This Mac App Lets You Create As Many Virtual Desktops As You Need.
I like to use my computer desktop the same way I use my physical desk — somewhere to put documents and photos related to what I’m currently working on. The problem is that I’m usually working on multiple projects, which means my computer desktop is a clutter of unrelated things.
Let’s say I’m selling my old Macbook, but I’m also organizing important cat photos for my newsletter – all of that takes up a lot of space, and I don’t need to see all of those photos all the time. Wouldn’t it be nice if I could switch what’s displayed on my desktop depending on my current project?
That’s the idea behind Infinidesk , a standalone Mac app from developer Ben Shirt-Ediss that lets you create as many virtual desktops as you need and switch between them using the menu bar.
The idea behind Infinidesk is that you’ll create different desktops for different projects, allowing you to use your desktop as a workspace for each of them. It’s not like your Mac’s native Mission Control — it doesn’t affect the windows you have open. Instead, the focus is simply on the icons visible on your desktop. You can create as many different desktops as you like. When you create a new desktop, all your current icons will disappear, allowing you to add new ones. When you switch between desktops, all your icons will disappear and reappear accordingly.
It’s a simple concept, and it won’t be useful for everyone—only some of us still use our desktops to store files at this point, and you may already have your own system for keeping things organized. But if your desktop is getting out of hand, Infinidesk can help you stay organized without rendering it useless in the process—especially if you have one computer for both work and personal use.
Infinidesk offers a free version with a catch: you can only switch desktops 50 times. That should be enough to tell you if the app is useful to you. The full version costs $12.99 as a one-time payment.