Keyboard
The latest Keyboard coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Raycast for Windows v0.41: The Ultimate Win+R Replacement for Power Users
Raycast for Windows has taken a significant leap forward with version 0.41, introducing a properly modern replacement for the aging Windows Run dialog that has remained largely unchanged since...
HP's CES 2026 Vision: Copilot+ PCs, AI-Powered Fleet Management & the Future of Windows Hardware
At CES 2026, HP made a decisive push into the Copilot+ era with a comprehensive hardware refresh that integrates on-device AI, advanced fleet manageability, printer intelligence, and new consumer...
HP EliteBoard G1a packs Snapdragon X Elite PC into a keyboard at CES 2026
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a device that could fundamentally change how we think about workplace computing: the EliteBoard G1a. This isn't just another keyboard—it's an entire Copilot+ AI PC...
Raycast Windows Beta Review: A Keyboard-First Productivity Powerhouse
The quest for faster, more efficient computing has led many Windows users to explore alternatives to the built-in search functionality, and Raycast's recent Windows beta release has generated...
PowerToys Command Palette Review: The Keyboard-First Launcher That Beats Windows Search
Microsoft's PowerToys has quietly delivered one of the most persuasive arguments yet that the traditional Start menu and Windows Search are overdue for a rethink. The new Command Palette, introduced...
Hall Effect precision meets split ergonomics in ASUS ROG Falcata review
The ASUS ROG Falcata represents a bold experiment in gaming peripheral design, attempting to merge the precision-focused world of competitive gaming with the ergonomic benefits of split keyboard...
Master Any Windows Shutdown with These 6 Keyboard-Only Shortcuts
Mastering keyboard-only shutdown techniques in Windows 10 and 11 represents a crucial skill set that can save unsaved work, rescue you from frozen input devices, and provide immediate control when...
Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 Review: Hall Effect Meets 96% Compact Gaming Keyboard
Corsair has entered the competitive compact keyboard market with the Vanguard Pro 96, a feature-packed peripheral that combines a 96% layout with cutting-edge MGX Hall Effect switches and a vibrant...
Microsoft lets you repurpose the Copilot key — but only for a handful of apps
Microsoft has started letting Windows 11 users remap the dedicated Copilot key on newer keyboards. The long-awaited toggle, first spotted in an Insider build last year, gives you a way to point that...
Forget Windows 11 Search: 6 Keyboard-First Alternatives That Actually Work
Microsoft’s own PowerToys utility now includes a keyboard-first launcher called Command Palette, just one of several alternatives aiming to replace Windows 11’s sluggish search, as highlighted in...
Raycast's Windows Beta Transforms the Clipboard and Emoji Picker from Afterthoughts into Superpowers
Raycast, the beloved macOS productivity launcher, has opened a private beta for Windows, and its first two big features — a revamped emoji picker and a smarter clipboard history — already fix the...
Google's Alt+Space Overlay Brings Lens, AI Search to Windows. Here's How It Works and What to Watch For.
What’s New Google has released an experimental Windows app that places a compact, floating search bar at your fingertips. The tool, hosted in Google’s Search Labs, can be summoned anytime by...