The Control or Ctrl key is normally found in the bottom left and right corners of any keyboard in a Windows computer. When used in combination with other keys, it can perform many useful functions.

Keyboard shortcuts can improve productivity in your workplace by cutting down reliance on the mouse. Microsoft introduced a number of new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 8. Add these new shortcuts to ...

When it comes to using your computer, it's keyboard shortcuts that get things done the fastest. And for every version of Windows, Microsoft add a few useful new ones to the old standbys. Here are our ...

Lewis and Clark discovered the Pacific Ocean. I discovered what a four-finger swipe does on my Macbook. The discoveries will not go down the same in history, but I have to admit: I was pretty stoked ...

Stuck in an unresponsive application? Anyone using Windows knows the keyboard shortcut to escape is Ctrl + Alt + Delete or on a Mac, Command + Option + Esc. Programs become unresponsive often when you ...

The great thing about computers is that they can work much faster than you can. But telling them what to do is often a slow process. Well, there's a fix. I'm talking about keyboard shortcuts. To ...

Question: I’ve been a Mac user for a long time, but have to use Windows for my new job, which makes it confusing when I try to use shortcuts. Answer: Operating on both the Windows and Mac platforms on ...

Mastering all the keyboard shortcuts that Windows has to offer isn't just about working more efficiently—it's about making your entire computer experience more effortless and streamlined. Admittedly, ...

Many people don't realize that rather than installing dozens of applications, you can control nearly any aspect of your computer with simple shortcuts that don't take up any resources. You can even ...

The mouse and graphical user interface are still arguably two of the greatest innovations in computing. They make computers easy to use, but that does not always mean slinging a cursor around is the ...

Keyboard shortcuts fall into two main categories on a PC. First are the standard, Windows-based keyboard shortcuts, like "Ctrl-C" and "Ctrl-V" for copy and paste; second are manufacturer-specific ...