Win-M++

The Win+M key combination can be used to quickly hide all active windows on your desktop, but there is no way to only hide items on a single display, which can be an issue for those who have multiple monitors setups.

Win-M++ is a small, open-source application that changes the behavior of the Win+M hotkey to make it more suitable for users who work with two or more displays. It enables you to hide items only on the monitor where a window is in focus, and it runs quietly in the background.

While the application is running and enabled, using the Win+M key combination minimizes every window on the monitor that is is being used, more specifically the monitor where a window is in focus.

Windows on other displays will not be affected, but you still have the option of minimizing windows on all monitors by using the Win+Shift+M hotkey.

Since the program does not need to be installed on your PC, it is remarkably simple to deploy. Once you have unpacked the archive, simply run the executable file and you will find the application in the system tray. The new hotkey can be enabled or disabled at any time, and you can also have the utility run at system startup.

What’s more, the exceptions file in the application folder contains a list of all window titles that will never be minimized. You can add additional entries if you wish to prevent various windows from being affected.

If you find yourself using the Win+M shortcut often, and you would like to minimize windows only on a single display, this application is just what you need.