How to shut down a computer with keyboard shortcuts

There’s more than one way to shut down a Windows PC. You don’t always have to use a mouse. You can use your keyboard instead. Plus, keyboard shortcuts are faster, easy to learn, and can even help you bypass certain problems if your mouse isn’t working. Here’s how to shut down your computer with shortcuts … Read more

I hate low-profile keyboards, but I love Asus’ latest one

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I’ve grown out of low-profile keyboards. After a stint with the Logitech G915, I was quickly swept up into the community of enthusiast mechanical keyboards, and I’ve winced at the sound of a low-profile mechanical keyboard ever since. Call me a snob, but it just hasn’t been my preference. So, … Read more

1st human has received Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant, billionaire says

The first human patient received an implant from Elon Musk’s computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend, the billionaire says. In a post Monday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Musk said that the patient received the implant the day prior and was “recovering well.” He added that “initial results show promising neuron … Read more

Mechanical keyboard switches: all types, explained

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends There’s one big question when buying your first mechanical keyboard: What switch should you use? Between more than a dozen brands, each with different switch models, it can be tough to know what switch is right for you. Each switch has a different feel and features, making the decision doubly … Read more

This is the strangest, most exciting keyboard at CES 2024

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I didn’t cover a ton of keyboards at CES 2024 because, frankly, they’re not too exciting for the most part. Hyte made me do a double take, though. Its new Keeb keyboard is, without a doubt, one of the strangest, most exciting keyboards I’ve ever seen. And I can’t wait … Read more

Microsoft is changing keyboards for first time in 30 years

Microsoft Microsoft clearly wants to make Copilot an absolute Windows staple, and to achieve that, it’s making a major change to upcoming laptops and standalone keyboards. Beginning in February, new keyboards will come with a dedicated Copilot key to make the AI easier to access. Copilot is Microsoft’s all-in-one AI solution that’s already available to … Read more

Microsoft to show off Copilot AI key for Windows keyboards at CES, in first change to layout since 1994

Microsoft is adding a button to the Windows keyboard to activate its AI Copilot service, with the first devices to sport the new key available this month. The Copilot key, which will sit to the right of the space bar, is the first change to the Windows keyboard layout since Microsoft added the Windows/Start key … Read more

Lofree Flow review: This low-profile keyboard changed me

“The Lofree Flow brings excellent typing experience in a low-profile footprint.” Pros Remarkable ‘thocky’ typing Hot-swappable Smooth POM switches Lightweight Cons Unsatisfying battery No customization software I am one of the folks who needs a mechanical keyboard to feel motivated to write. The click-clack interlaced with the beats of the music in the background helps me … Read more

Apple has a chance to fix its worst product next year

kaboompics / Pixabay Apple updated all of its Mac desktops in 2024, but left the worst part untouched: the accessories. In particular, we’re talking about the infamous Magic Mouse. The mouse has been dunked on for years at this point, often pointed to as an example of the worst of Apple’s design ethos. Despite all … Read more