keyboard customization

  1. KDE Frameworks 6.18 Enables Copilot Key Remapping, Reclaiming Keyboard Control

    Amid a wave of user feedback and industry scrutiny, KDE’s developers are responding boldly to Microsoft’s heavily marketed Copilot key, a recently introduced hardware fixture on many new Windows laptops. Once touted as an innovative bridge between users and Microsoft’s AI assistant, the Copilot...
  2. How to Keep Num Lock On Permanently in Windows 10 & 11

    Few things are more aggravating than sitting down at your Windows PC, ready to crunch numbers or enter data, only to find your numeric keypad stubbornly unresponsive because Num Lock is off—again. While Microsoft’s Windows 11 and Windows 10 are both mature, user-friendly operating systems, this...
  3. Master Windows Productivity: Essential Tricks, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Automation Tips

    Mastering Windows goes far beyond simply learning how to navigate the Start Menu or manage open windows; true power users leverage a combination of keyboard shortcuts, automation tools, and innovative features to vastly increase both productivity and the enjoyment of daily computing. While most...
  4. Windows 11 Keyboard Settings Migration: How Microsoft is Modernizing Control Panel Options

    Microsoft is continuing its gradual but deliberate shift of longtime Control Panel elements into the more modern and user-friendly Settings app in Windows 11, a process that highlights the company's vision for a unified settings experience across all devices and use cases. The latest Windows 11...
  5. The Future of Windows: Transitioning from Control Panel to Modern Settings App

    Microsoft's gradual retirement of the classic Control Panel has become one of the hottest topics among Windows enthusiasts. For decades, the Control Panel has been at the heart of system configuration, but recent trends indicate that Microsoft is set on a future where its modern Settings app...
  6. How to Set Up Indic Phonetic Keyboards on Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Below is a comprehensive guide that explains how to set up and use Indic Phonetic keyboards on your Windows system. If you’ve ever wondered how to effortlessly type in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and others without having to memorize an entirely new keyboard layout, then read on. This...
  7. Microsoft's Copilot Key: A Possible Comeback for the Menu Key

    In a surprising twist that could reignite some nostalgia among longtime Windows users, Microsoft appears to be bending its rules once again by giving the beleaguered Menu key a comeback role—albeit in part—thanks to the newly emphasized Copilot key remapping. As fallout from earlier backlash...
  8. Customize Your Windows 11 Copilot Button: A Step-by-Step Guide

    So, you've finally purchased that sleek new Windows laptop in 2024, equipped with all the AI bells and whistles, including an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). But there it is—that shiny, tempting Copilot button glaring at you from the keyboard. It practically screams that it wants to revolutionize...
  9. Customize Your Keyboard: Remap the Copilot Key in Windows 11

    In a notable move, Microsoft has introduced a new way to customize your keyboard experience in Windows 11 by allowing users to remap the recently introduced Copilot key to launch any application of their choice. Whether you’re in the heat of a gaming session or just jamming through your daily...