When it comes time to purchase laptops for employees, many businesses turn to Dell, both because of their aggressive business pricing platform and the durability of their computers. If you're ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...