How can I merge four workspaces into one? Ubuntu on OS X using Virtual Box

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I have installed Virtual Box on Mac OS X Yosemite version 10.10.1. Then installed Ubuntu Desktop version 14.04.1. The problem is that I found the Ubuntu's desktop split into 4 workspaces which I have to switch between. Each workspace is not enough to display a whole application window. for example, when I open system settings; the window is bigger than the upper left workspace.

Is there a way to see the entire desktop without being split into workspaces?

Install VirtualBox Guest Additions and then try changing the resolution of your Ubuntu VM. — Alaa Ali, Dec 05 '14 at 01:01

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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Yes, you can configure Ubuntu to only have one workspace by going to System settings - Appearance - Behaviour - Enable Workspaces.

Yes, you can configure the screen resolution of your virtual box by following this thread: Screen Resolution Problem with Ubuntu 14.04 and VirtualBox

No, you cannot have your cake and eat it too! ;-)

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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answered Dec 05 '14 at 00:23

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