I Hate (Most) Keyboard 'Fn' Keys
A user expresses frustration with modern keyboard designs that repurpose F-keys for special functions, often requiring a 'function lock' that resets unexpectedly. The author highlights the inconvenience of these design choices when using older hardware for media center tasks.
Why it matters
Highlights common user experience frustrations with hardware design and the lack of standardization in peripheral functionality.
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This is a personal opinion piece on hardware design, which does not carry political or social bias.
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