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Esc Updated:  10/07/2019  by  Computer  support 19 Esc  may refer to any of the following: 1.  Short for  Escape ,  Esc  is a  key  found on the top-left corner of a computer  keyboard  and allows the user to  abort  or  cancel  an operation. For example, if a  web page  was loading slow on an Internet  browser , pressing the Escape key stops the  download . The picture what the Esc key looks like on a computer keyboard. Where is the Escape key on the keyboard? Below is an overview of a computer keyboard with the Esc key highlighted in blue. Note Apple Macbooks with the  Touch Bar  do not have a physical Esc key. Why and where is the Esc key used? An Escape key is used in a program when you want to abort, cancel or change what is currently being displayed on the screen. Below are some difference places the Escape key is commonly used. Stop a browser from loading web page if it is taking too long. Close a dialog box, popup window, or menu. Close or resize a f

How to enter the BIOS or CMOS setup Updated:  12/30/2019  by  Computer support 19 Because of the wide variety of computer and BIOS manufacturers over the evolution of computers, there are numerous ways to enter the  BIOS  or  CMOS  setup. Below is a listing of most of these methods, as well as other recommendations for entering the BIOS setup. Note Apple (Mac) computers don't have a BIOS and instead utilize an  EFI , which does not need to modify based on the hardware in the computer, like a BIOS. The EFI provides better integration between hardware and software for Apple computers, virtually eliminating the need for a BIOS. Note This document does not help if you  cannot enter the CMOS setup because it is password-protected . New computers Computers manufactured in the last few years allow you to enter the BIOS setup using one of the five keys shown below during the  boot  process. F1 F2 * F10 ** Del Esc Note F1, F2, and F10 are all  function keys  o

Download or remove Chrome themes Personalize Chrome on your computer with a fun theme. The theme appears around the border of the browser and as the background when you open a new tab. Your Chrome themes are stored in your Google Account, so when you sign in to Chrome on any computer, you see the same theme. Download and add a Chrome theme On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More     Settings. Under "Appearance," click Themes. You can also go to the gallery by visiting  Chrome Web Store /Themes . Click the thumbnails to preview different themes. When you find a theme you'd like to use, click Add to Chrome. The theme will be applied immediately. If you change your mind, at the top, click Undo. Remove a Chrome theme On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More     Settings. Under "Appearance," click Reset to default. You'll see the classic Google Chrome theme again. If these steps don't work, y