The Function Keys (F1 to F12) on the Windows keyboard have specifically assigned roles. For example, F1 opens the help page of any application you’re currently on. This is useful in many situations.

Virtual assistants are very common, and every phone manufacturer seems to have their own version. For Samsung phones, the assistant is Bixby. Samsung even has a special button to call up Bixby.

Despite Microsoft Office’s evolution toward menu-driven shortcuts, it’s worth remembering those funky Fn keys still serve a purpose. As part of key combos in Word, Excel, and Outlook, they make it ...