Acer Gridvista

Working with multiple monitors and desktops is not unusual these days and applications that act like extenders for the screen are quite sought after. Such a tool that can split the screen into several workspaces is Acer Gridvista.

Fast installation and unobtrusive running mode

The software program installs in a jiffy and becomes available via the system tray where it keeps its icon while running. Operating this utility is pretty straightforward and doesn't require advanced knowledge or complex customizations.

Different types of grids

You can easily choose a grid configuration for any of the connected monitors and extend the desktop to an external screen, if one is available. Acer Gridvista supports single, double, triple and even quad grids, so you can divide the available space in up to 4 views.
It's worth mentioning that the 'Double' setting is only for vertical layouts, while the triple grid positioning allows you to specify where the primary display is placed, at left or at right.

Additional features to play with

Moving windows among the different spaces you created is as easy as drag and drop. You simply grab the application's main frame and put it in the desired spot.
Acer Gridvista adds three buttons on top of each window in order to provide supplemental controls and functions. Thus, you can make the entire app transparent, move it to any position on the grid, set it to be always on top and even lock its position.

Configuration settings

A rather useful feature you can activate from the 'Options' menu is the one allowing you to save the grid configuration and have it automatically loaded the next time the program is launched.
You can also set the software app to re-arrange windows in two ways: either restore them to the original position or minimize them to taskbar.

An efficient and reliable OS enhancement

All in all, Acer Gridvista can certainly bring a plus or two on any computer it is installed on. With a good set of features and ease of use, this application deserves a spot among the best tools in its category.