Need to make an em dash — you know, those long dashes — or shut down your computer and ensure it doesn't restart? Windows has made it easier.

The Windows logo key, which is common on most keyboards these days, can be a powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts. Here's an updated list to speed your work. Explore Get the web's best ...

I spend a considerable part of my day behind a keyboard writing news stories, and over the past few years, I've adopted many different writing styles — the most recent of which integrates em dashes.