MDReplacer

The standard method of switching between virtual desktops in Windows 10 is using the Ctrl + Win + Arrow key combination, which isn’t very convenient and is ill-suited for users who need to perform this action frequently.

MDReplacer offers a great alternative, as it makes it possible to cycle between virtual desktops by just pressing the Shift key and moving the mouse wheel. It can help you work more efficiently, and it only runs in the background or system tray.

Even though it is a very simple app, it can prove to be invaluable if you often move between desktops while completing your daily tasks. You no longer have to take your hand off the mouse in order to reach the arrow keys, although the old key combination still works.

It might have helped if there were some other shortcuts to choose from, but the Shift + mouse wheel combination is very convenient and should work for most users.

Once it has been installed, you have the option to add the application to the startup list, so that you will never have to launch it manually in the future.

By default, MDReplacer is minimized to the system tray, so it is unlikely to interfere with your work. However, it is possible to hide the app’s tray icon and leave it running only in the background, although you will need to use the Task Manager to shut it down in this case.

If you find that the default Windows hotkey for switching between desktops is not exactly convenient, this utility may be exactly what you need. It allows you to perform this action by holding down Shift and moving the mouse wheel, and it runs in the background without getting in your way.