Utilizing workspaces

So, what do you do when you have too many applications open? One of the most popular elements of most Linux desktops is the concept of workspaces. When your screen becomes full of applications, it can become hard to manage. Thankfully, you can separate applications into different workspaces, which are essentially additional Cinnamon screens that you can work with.

By default, Cinnamon has two workspaces available. To see this concept in action, simply move your mouse to the upper-left corner of your screen. This activates Expo Mode, which allows you to view and switch between your workspaces. At first, you should see two workspaces. The first is the one that you've been using all along; however, you'll also see a blank Cinnamon ...

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