If you’ve recently switched from Windows to macOS, one of the first things you might look for is the Refresh key (usually F5 on a PC). On Windows, hitting F5 reloads your desktop, file explorer, or web browser. On a MacBook, however, things work differently.
Once you train your fingers to use , you won’t miss the Windows F5 key. And in many ways, macOS’s approach is cleaner — you refresh only what needs refreshing, not the entire desktop. Need to remember the shortcut? Bookmark this page or write “⌘ + R” on a sticky note. Your MacBook will thank you.
If you’ve recently switched from Windows to macOS, one of the first things you might look for is the Refresh key (usually F5 on a PC). On Windows, hitting F5 reloads your desktop, file explorer, or web browser. On a MacBook, however, things work differently.
Once you train your fingers to use , you won’t miss the Windows F5 key. And in many ways, macOS’s approach is cleaner — you refresh only what needs refreshing, not the entire desktop. Need to remember the shortcut? Bookmark this page or write “⌘ + R” on a sticky note. Your MacBook will thank you.