Flash Windows Hider

Your desktop can only hold so many elements, and working with too many windows can easily overwhelm it. This can get frustrating, since you lose some time moving windows around. However, developers came out with various applications like Flash Windows Hider you can use to easily manage target windows using hotkeys.

The application mostly stays hidden in the system tray so it doesn’t take any precious desktop space, especially since it would have been against the purpose. However, you do get to work with a custom-made window where you get to configure general application settings, as well as the windows you want to manipulate.

Flash Windows Hider’s main window is equipped with two panes, one that shows all opened instances, and a couple of other areas, like desktop icons and the taskbar, while the other serves as the list of windows that get hidden. Moreover, you can set the application to run with Windows, so all of its functions become available when you start using the computer.

The way in which a window is hidden is through hotkeys. These are configured by default, and you’re free to change them, as long as no conflict is created with existing ones. The list is easy to manage, but you can’t fill it with programs that are not yet active, so they automatically get targeted when launched.

What’s more, you might encounter some compatibility issues, and there’s a high chance File Explorer gets affected when, for instance, you try to hide desktop options. Don’t worry, this is only a temporary thing, and it all gets back to normal when visibility is brought back.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Flash Windows Hider comes in handy for instantly freeing up your screen to be able to use the desktop. It can run with Windows for less effort, and is triggered with hotkeys, while the system tray serves as its home, deserving a try in the end.