The Num Lock key is included on some computer keyboards to change the functionality of the number keys, enabling more functions and shortcuts to be built into the keyboard. In the same way that Caps ...

I never use num lock intensionally, but sometimes in the middle of an intense game I'll hit it -- and then of course the game is screwed up until I suss whats going on. I managed to hit it twice this ...

While it's possible to contrive a semi-passable degree symbol through superscript lettering, there's an even quicker, though less obvious, way to do it. When you need to convey temperature or angles - ...

Q: I have a Dell Inspiron laptop running Windows 7 with Outlook 10, also use Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. Strangely, the characters I type are converted to random numbers instead of letters, ...

Q: I use the 10-key pad on my computer quite a bit but am constantly forgetting to activate the Num Lock to enable it. Is there a way make the computer activate the key on startup? A: Many of the ...