If you need two 20" computer screens to work, a 15-inch screen of a new laptop just isn't enough when you're working away from the office. If you're in that kind of dilemma, then Richard Wareham's Desktop Manager might be good news to you.

The virtual desktop manager makes use of the OS X's built-in motion. Use any number of virtual 'screens' and transition to different screens by touching the sides of the laptop. It looks pretty but I find that there's something unappealing about having to move your fingers away from the keyboard to view a different screen. I'd still rather turn my head from one screen to another while keeping my fingers glued to the keys, typing away whatever project or article I'm working on. But if you don't find the monitor-tapping distracting and would want to know how this was achieved, just click the 'Read' button below for the Desktop Manager patch.

Here are the Desktop Manager's features straight from Richard Wareham:

• Have any number of named virtual 'screens' (up to available memory) to arrange your programs on. Have one screen to keep your mail programs, one for web-browsing, one for work. The possibilities are almost endless.
• Exciting switch transitions to make all your Windows/Linux using friends green with envy.
• Control switching via fully configurable 'hotkeys'.
• Get an instant overview of your desktops via a status-bar based 'pager'.
• Move windows around in desktops via a desktop-based 'pager'.
• Desktop pager compatible with CodeTek VirtualDesktop skins.
• Move windows between desktops easily via status-bar menu or Exposé-like 'Operations Menu'.
• Sticky window support - have one window on all desktops.
• Active edge support - switch desktop when the mouse moves past the edge of the screen.
• Desktop notification bezel - pops up on desktop switch to help you orient yourself.
• Current desktop name available on desktop background to help you keep track.Small, unobtrusive app - can be made to be totally invisible if you want. Designed to get out of your way and act like a part of the OS.