Windicator

Thanks to the increasingly higher amount of horsepower that modern computers ship with, users benefit from an unprecedented degree of multitasking, which allows them to get more things done in a faster manner. However, the more ongoing operations one has to monitor, the harder it is to stay organized and navigate through them efficiently, which is where Windows’ virtual desktop feature comes into play, allowing you to set custom app layouts and switch between them with ease.

As such, one useful program known as Windicator may come in handy for staying aware of which of the virtual desktops you interact with.

While many apps tend to bundle more features to fit as many users’ preferences as possible, this particular piece of software’s low profile illustrated by its lightweight memory footprint and incredibly small file size make it more palatable for those with lower performant devices who actively seek to limit the number of services running at a time.

When launched, the program starts its background process meant to listen for changes in terms of virtual desktop switching and adjusts the icon to match its number accordingly, thus removing the need to consult Windows’ Task View when navigating through them via hotkey combinations. One minor detail to note is that the app can not display double-digit virtual desktop numbers, stopping at number 9.

Moreover, given its portable format, the program can be easily added to on-the-go USB flash drive-powered setups for those who tend to switch between their work and personal devices without having to worry about synchronizing specific application settings over the cloud. Finally, since its source code is openly available, those with programming experience can make suggestions or fork the repository to create custom versions featuring changes that fit their preferences.

If you tend to switch between numerous virtual desktops, and you wish to avoid losing tracks of which one you are currently using at any given time, Windicator may be the right tool for you, given its ease of use and lightweight memory footprint.