Think you know your keyboard? Think again. Unlock the secret power of your function keys with these 12 clever laptop hacks and shortcuts.

The function keys, or F keys, on a computer keyboard serve as a line of shortcut keys that invoke various actions and commands in software applications. Located across the top of the keyboard, labeled ...

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 ...

Quick. Answer the following question without looking at your computer: What keys are at the very top of your computer keyboard? Did you answer “the number keys?” Or perhaps “Q and W and E …?” Or maybe ...

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 ...

The "Fn" key on a Dell toggles the multimedia keys on and off. On some models, you must press "Fn" to activate these multimedia keys, but the keyboard operation can be changed on the Dell PC so that ...

A set of keyboard keys from F1 to F12 that are programmed by the operating system or application to perform some task. The function key can be used alone or in combination with Shift, Control and Alt ...

Running Windows on your MacBook isn’t uncommon, but running it on a new Touch Bar MacBook Pro has its own set of challenges thanks to the removal of the function keys. Luckily, a trip through your ...

A set of input keys on a personal computer or computer terminal. Along with the standard letter keys on a typewriter, computer keyboards have keys for cursor movement and entering commands as outlined ...

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There are different ways to change the screen brightness, but the easiest way is to use the function keys. PCs of different brands have different function keys to control screen brightness. In this ...