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 ...

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of buttons that you can press on your computer to complete certain actions—like opening and closing files, copying and pasting text, and much more—that you would ...

A shortcut is a link to an item (such as a file, folder, or app) on your PC. You can create and assign a keyboard shortcut to open your favorite Website, to open a shortcut on your desktop, taskbar, ...

Today, I’d like to introduce you to a new friend. This is a friend who, though most likely unbeknownst to you, has always been there, a friend who has patiently waited a long, long time for you to ...

When it comes to keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 10, I admit to being a bit of a novice. I fall back on the menu system–or now that it’s available by default in Windows 10, I use the Cortana ...

Abbreviated "Ctrl" or "Ctl." A modifier key that is pressed with a letter or digit key to command the computer. The caret symbol is a common symbol for Control; for example, ^Y means Ctrl-Y. In most ...