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.

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 ...

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 ...

Keyboard shortcut keys let you allow commands to run after users press a key combination. You use the VB.NET "keydown" event handler to detect that a key was pressed by a user, and create your ...

Before troubleshooting the problem, make sure the issue isn't hardware-related. Keys may stop working if they're stuck, physically damaged (such as after a drop), or if the keyboard connection is ...