How to Set Up the Windows + Shift + S Screenshot Shortcut on Ubuntu

Sávio Eduardo Silva — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:08 +0000

If you’ve recently migrated from Windows to Ubuntu, you probably miss the Win + Shift + S shortcut for quick area captures. In modern Ubuntu (GNOME 42+), the best way to achieve this is by reassigning native shortcuts instead of creating custom ones.

Why Reassign Instead of Creating New?

The GNOME Shell has a built-in interactive capture tool. By remapping the native settings, you avoid priority conflicts with the Super (Windows) key and ensure that your captures are sent to both the clipboard and your Pictures/Screenshots folder simultaneously.

Step-by-Step Configuration

Open Settings > Keyboard.
Click on View and Customize Shortcuts > Screenshots.
Reassign the options to match the following workflow:

Optimized Workflow Configuration

System Action	Shortcut Key	Description
Take a screenshot interactively	`Super + Shift + S`	Opens the area selector (Just like Windows).
Record a screencast interactively	`Print`	Uses the physical Print key to start screen recording.
Take a screenshot	`Shift + Print`	Instantly captures the entire screen.
Take a screenshot of a window	`Alt + Print`	Captures only the currently focused window.

Note: When you set Super + Shift + S, the system might show a conflict warning. Simply click Replace or Reassign to confirm the new mapping.

The Result

With this setup, you get the best of both worlds:

Productivity: Your muscle memory from Win + Shift + S stays intact for quick snips.
Convenience: The isolated PrintScreen key becomes a quick trigger for recording videos (Screencasts), which is great for tutorials or bug reporting.
Native Stability: No need to install third-party apps that might fail or lag on the Wayland protocol.

Your screenshots will be automatically saved in Pictures/Screenshots and will also be ready to paste anywhere with Ctrl + V.

Fixing VS Code Installation Error on Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute) via Terminal

Sávio Eduardo Silva — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:03:52 +0000

The Problem: `apt-key` is Deprecated and Repository is Unsigned

When trying to install Visual Studio Code on the new Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute) using old tutorial methods, you will likely hit two roadblocks:

sudo: 'apt-key': command not found (The tool has been removed for security reasons).
The following signatures couldn't be verified... NO_PUBKEY EB3E94ADBE1229CF (Public key error).

This happens because Ubuntu now requires GPG keys (digital signatures) to be stored in standalone files within the /etc/apt/keyrings/ directory to ensure system integrity.

The Solution: Manual Repository Configuration

Follow these steps to correctly configure the Microsoft GPG key and repository.

1. Add the GPG Key


bash
# Download the official Microsoft key and convert it to .gpg format
wget -qO- [https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc](https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc) | gpg --dearmor > packages.microsoft.gpg

# Move the key to the system's secure keyring folder
sudo install -D -o root -g root -m 644 packages.microsoft.gpg /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.microsoft.gpg

# Remove the temporary file
rm -f packages.microsoft.gpg

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