Whether you prefer to use a Mac or a Windows PC, you might think you know all your computer’s secrets. After all, you use it every day, and modern technology is supposed to be so intuitive that you ...

I've always found those symbols rather counter-intuitive, and now even more because (at least on modern Apple keyboards) these symbols aren't printed on the keyboard (except the Command symbol).

Windows 7 and Microsoft Word allow you to insert symbols above letters without using ribbon commands. For example, work with a Windows PC keyboard to apply keyboard combinations that insert accented ...

Q I’m beginning to handle international business, which means I need to be able to use foreign currency symbols in both Word and Excel. How do I create a shortcut for various symbols? In Excel, it’s a ...

If you often insert Emoji in a Word document or Outlook email, you might have to go through a lot of steps. Instead of doing such time-consuming tasks, you can create a keyboard shortcut for emoji in ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

A keyboard is an essential accessory in a computer system, be it a laptop or a desktop. It’s almost impossible to operate a system without a keyboard, which explains its importance. Moreover, a ...

Learn how to create, navigate and manage email in Gmail with a tap of one or two keys. Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic If you access Gmail in a browser on a device with a physical keyboard, you might ...

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 ...