The latest articles on DEV Community by Fasakin (@henqsoftsolutions). https://dev.to/henqsoftsolutions https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1104547%2F85563b4c-5dc4-44a8-9f5f-add03bb511b1.jpeg https://dev.to/henqsoftsolutions en Fasakin Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:22:13 +0000 https://dev.to/henqsoftsolutions/how-to-take-screenshots-effectively-on-windows-11-2340 https://dev.to/henqsoftsolutions/how-to-take-screenshots-effectively-on-windows-11-2340 <p>Over the past years due to lack of money I have been stuck with a windows 7 Operating system in a crappy laptop and the experience has been great with regards to taking screenshots. As growth came and there was need for a change in operating system due to unending demands of new programming languages. I had to switch to the latest version of windows on a new laptop😊😊😊.</p> <p>The following are some of the methods or approach i took in taking snapshots of windows especially on windows 11.</p> <ol> <li><p>Using the [windows] key together with the [shift] key and letter "S". I literally mean [windows] + [shift] + [s]. The advantages if this is that you are rewarded with the opportunity of saving the image in your desired folder and not the clipboard.</p></li> <li><p>An alternative way to do the above if you don't really understand my shortcuts is by using the snipping tool directly. This is implemented by:</p></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Going to the Start menu and typing "snipping tool" in the search bar, and open the app.</li> <li>click the new button to get access to the screenshot overlay</li> </ul> <ol> <li><p>Pressing and holding the <strong>PrtSc</strong>. This literally captures your entire windows screen and saves it to your clipboard.</p></li> <li><p>Using the Xbox game bar to take screenshots. You can use this method by using the hotkey: <strong>[windows]</strong> + <strong>[G]</strong> and then navigate to the <em>capture area</em> which is located at the top-left corner and click the <em>Take screenshot</em> option.</p></li> <li><p>Making use of third-party apps. The app I recommend is the <strong>Bandicam</strong> App. It is not only lightweight but i allows you to take screen records and screenshots of windows screen in custom sizes.</p></li> <li><p>Taking a screenshot of the entire screen and saving it directly to the .\pictures/screenshots directory: <strong>[Windows]</strong> key + <strong>[Print]</strong> key.</p></li> </ol> <p>I basically make use of the first option as it is easy to use.<br> Follow me for more contents. You can also reach out to me on Twitter and Instagram(<strong>@henqsoft</strong>).👌❤️</p> windows screenshot tutorial beginners