Generally speaking, the key that serves a role similar to the Alt key on Windows is the Option (⌥) key. It's located right next to the Command (⌘) key, which replaces Ctrl on the Windows keyboard.

The Command key - aka Apple key or Cmd key - gets a lot of use. Here's where it is on a Mac and PC keyboard, and what you can do with it.

BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive ...

Press and hold the Option key as soon as your machine restarts. Release when the Startup Manager window opens (or when you’re asked to put in your firmware password). ... On a Windows PC.

If someone else set up your PC for you, the key could be tied to their account instead. Or if you’re a Windows 11 Pro user, BitLocker might not have been enabled via a Microsoft account.

There are two different ways to screenshot on Windows. The first option is the Print Screen button: to capture your entire screen, press the Windows key and the PrtScn key simultaneously. If your ...