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The keyboard is one of the most important devices of your computer, allowing you to give commands for the different operations you want to perform. Most keyboards these days come with 104 alphanumeric ...

I'm a Microsoft MVP, which among other things means I get to spend some money each year at the company web store. Since it also comes with free software, it's really down to Microsoft input devices or ...

The $69.99 Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard is the quintessential office peripheral's natural evolution. It’s incredibly compact and thin, exuding that sleek minimalist vibe coveted in professional ...

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard is a solid choice for anyone looking for a keyboard with Windows 8 hotkeys or who'd benefit from a dual-function spacebar. For everyone else, though, it's a ...

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 ...

Microsoft's use of open standards such as USB means that its peripherals will work with products from almost all computer manufacturers, including Apple. However, Apple's own keyboards and Mac OS X ...

On macOS, the command button functions like the CTRL key on Windows – when you want to copy-paste, you have to press command + c / v, while in Windows 10, you have to press CTRL + c / v – this command ...