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 ...

For a business employee, a laptop offers distinctive advantages over a desktop PC. Your laptop gives you access to your files and software while you travel, allows you to work from any room in the ...

The Function Keys (F1 to F12) on the Windows keyboard have specifically assigned roles. For example, F1 opens the help page of any application you’re currently on. This is useful in many situations.

Microsoft Corp. has a message for Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 users: If you browse the Interwebs with Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8, take care to ignore any prompts that ask you to hit the F1 key ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...

Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008. One of his passions is troubleshooting Mac problems and making the best use of Macs ...

The unusual warning comes after a Polish security researcher revealed a `logic flaw' in the Windows XP kernel that can – under certain circumstances – allow a hacker to 'call' a malware infected piece ...

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