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 ...

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 ...

In this section, we will look at three fixes that can help you if the F12 boot menu is not working in Windows 11/10: Again, you must keep pressing the F12 key as soon as you press the power button.

The function keys on a computer keyboard labelled F1 through F12, are keys that have a special function defined by a currently running program or by the operating system. They can be combined with the ...

Muting your computer can be a quick way to maintain focus or silence an unexpected noise. Using keyboard shortcuts, you can ...

Are those function keys basically occupying dead space on your keyboard? Tech guru Kim Komando (yep, that's her real name) tells us what they're useful for in Windows: These are also useful in other ...

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