A set of keyboard keys from F1 to F12 that are programmed by the operating system or application to perform some task. The function key can be used alone or in combination with Shift, Control and Alt ...

New and updated Apple Knowledge Base articles include: 106464: Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a Startup Issue is an updated version of this article that provides steps to follow if your computer ...

When Apple first introduced the Touch Bar on its Macs in 2016, the company touted the adaptive app-specific features of the OLED strip and framed it as an improvement over the traditional function ...

The F12 key: a follow-up Regarding whether holding down the F12 key still causes the CD tray to eject (as covered yesterday), several readers found that it does still do this. However, you now have to ...

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.