Almost every computer keyboard has a row of function keys at the top, but it seems like almost nobody knows what they do. They’re incredibly handy, however, and can be an invaluable part of your daily ...

Function keys, or F-keys, are special-purpose keys on a keyboard that allow you to perform certain actions on your computer quickly. These keys comprise the top row of keyboards and are labeled F1 ...

Chances are good you’ve noticed the row of numbered keys across the top of your computer keyboard that all have an “F” in front of them, but they may not get much use. If you’re using a laptop, they ...

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You may have never realized it, but you don’t necessarily have to settle for the keyboard defaults that you get on your laptop out of the box: If you want different keys to trigger different actions ...

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