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 ...

In January, Microsoft introduced a new key to Windows PC keyboards for the first time in 30 years. The Copilot key, dedicated to launching Microsoft’s eponymous generative AI assistant, is already on ...

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I have a Toshiba laptop, about 3 years old. I had some work done on it and when I got it back, the function FN key which works with certain commands on the pf keys would not work. Now I cannot change ...

A function key found on PC keyboards. When pressed with no other key, the Windows key displays the Start menu/screen. When pressed in conjunction with another key, it provides shortcuts to several ...

Are some keys on your laptop or external keyboard unresponsive while the rest work fine? It's a frustrating problem, especially when you have important work to finish. The good news is, you don't ...

Is the F5 key not working correctly on your Windows 11/10 PC? The F5 key is typically used to refresh your desktop or Explorer or reload a web page. However, some of our readers reported that the F5 ...