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

Typing on a keyboard has become second nature for many of us, with some masters able to do it with their eyes shut. But, if asked what the Scroll Lock function is or what the Menu button does, could ...

There seems to be some unhappiness about Apple removing the function keys on the next MacBook Pros in lieu of a touch screen strip. I wonder how many people use those function keys, though. If you use ...

Enable F1 through F12 as standard keys or use them for quick system controls Reviewed by Jessica Kormos The F1-F12 keys at the top of your Mac keyboard can adjust brightness, control music, and launch ...

Most people overlook the row of function keys at the top of their keyboard. They often ignore, misunderstand, or underuse them. If you work with Excel spreadsheets regularly, those F-keys can be your ...

My keyboard has several keys with what appears to be three functions. For example holding shift and the 4 key produces the US dollar sign. This key also has the Euro symbol, but I can’t see how to ...

The F1-F12 keys at the top of your Mac keyboard can adjust brightness, control music, and launch system views in a single tap. They can also act as traditional function keys (F1 sends 'F1') for apps ...

[url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=32141063#p32141063:3ux4i9zp said: Ray Sanders[/url]":3ux4i9zp]In all honesty, Function keys are seriously old. IIRC ...