[Shorel]

The same applies to Linux.

I remember the 2x2 grid in Ubuntu 12 being the best desktop UI I had ever used.

The current Gnome workspaces with a single row are a huge step backwards in terms of productivity. It must be easier for beginners, but it frustrates me every single day.

[kuschku]

If you're attached to Gnome, this won't be a solution, but if you're willing to consider other options, KDE allows configuring the number of virtual desktops and their arrangement.