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Category: Peripherals

The hardware on and around the desk: keyboards, monitors, docks, cables and batteries. Why keyboard layouts and function keys ended up the way they did, how to keep equipment working longer, and what to check when a device that should just work does not.

Keyboard Layout History and the Role of Function Keys

The keyboard we use every day without a second thought. While we take typing for granted, haven’t you ever wondered, “Why are the keys arranged this way?” or “What are the F1 to F12 keys for?” or “What exactly is the Fn key?” This time, let’s explore how the keyboard layout evolved into its current form and delve into the roles of the function keys and the Fn key.

Peripheralsby: YMReading Time: 6 min