One of the defining features of the Mac platform is the Command key, which originated from the Open Apple key on earlier Apple computer systems and joins the Shift, Control, Option, and Fn keys as ...

The first time you looked at a Mac's keyboard, you probably noticed a few weird symbols — the modifier keys. They include the Command, Control, Option, Caps Lock, and Globe key, and you'll ...

Apple rarely mentions keyboard shortcuts, you're just somehow expected to find them. So here are ten AppleInsider favorites, each one of which is guaranteed to speed up working on your Mac.

The Command key is arguably the most important key on a Mac, and it’s required for just about every major keyboard shortcut. But what was the original purpose of this key that is unique to Macs and, ...

3. Command-Tab to switch apps You can use the Dock to switch apps, but your Mac also has an app switcher. Hit Command-Tab to open the app switcher. While continuing to hold down the Command key ...

Command (or CMD) – ⌘ Option – ⌥ Shift – ⇧ Control – ^ Function (or Fn) Now that you know how to work with modifier keys let’s dive in and explore the best keyboard shortcuts for Mac.

Wondering which keyboard shortcut to use? We run through the various key combinations using Option, Control, Command, Fn and other keys on your Mac keyboard. Including some key combinations that ...

The untold story of why the Command key replaced the Apple key on your Mac 33,685 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?33,685 people played the daily ...

The Command key is sometimes used like the Control key in Windows; for example, Command-P and Control-P print a document. However, the Mac's Option key is also used for Windows Control key functions.

If your Mac is having problems, macOS has multiple keyboard combinations that you can hold to recover your system, start in safe mode, run diagnostics, and more. Here's how to use them.