Have you ever let out an audible groan when an app on your TV asks you to type something? It’s never fun having to navigate an on-screen keyboard using only the directional […]
Keyboard and mouse, or console gamepad? That question has plagued first-person-shooter enthusiasts since time immemorial–or at least, since consoles started supplanting the PC as a viable choice for first-person shooters. Since Counter-Strike: […]
Keyboard shortcuts are awesome-sauce. Anytime you can keep your hands on your keys instead of reaching for the mouse, you’re saving precious seconds. Of course, it takes time to learn those shortcuts, […]
If you type a lot, it’s pretty handy to be able to keep track of how many words you’ve typed, whether you’re filing a paper or any other document with a word […]
Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed that the Print Screen key’s function would be changing in Windows 11. This venerable artifact on modern keyboards will eventually open Windows 11’s Snipping tool by default, […]
The only constant in my life is learning how much I don’t know—but it can be a source of real delight. Take for example Windows shortcuts. So many exist that I’m still […]
How much easier and faster could you do your daily PC tasks if you could simply speak text, rather than typing it? Windows 11 offers a practical key combination for this very […]
If you’re a full-time goblin like me and do almost everything at your computer, chances are your peripherals could use a good cleaning. Not only do I regularly eat lunch at my […]
Gaming keyboards might seem like they’re for only gamers, especially if you’re not drawn to their rainbow lighting and bold coloring. But underneath their distinctive aesthetic lies a lot of utility—a gaming […]
While traveling this holiday season, security is probably the last thing on your mind—outside of keeping your laptop from being stolen. But snoops can be as much of a problem as thieves. […]