How to take screenshot in computer and laptop?

Taking a screenshot on a computer or laptop depends on the operating system you are using. Here are instructions for some common operating systems:

Windows:

1. Capture the Entire Screen:

• Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key. This will copy the screenshot to the clipboard.
• To save the screenshot, open an image editor (like Paint) and paste (Ctrl + V), then save the image.

2. Capture the Active Window:

• Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window.
• Paste and save as described above.

3. Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10):

• Search for “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the Start menu.
• Open the tool, choose the type of snip you want, and save the screenshot.

4. Snip & Sketch Shortcut (Windows 10):

• Press Win + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool for quick snips.

macOS:

1. Capture the Entire Screen:

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3.
• The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

2. Capture a Selected Portion:

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
• Drag to select the area you want to capture.

3. Capture a Specific Window:

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar.
• Click on the window you want to capture.

4. Capture the Touch Bar (on MacBook Pro models with a Touch Bar):

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 6.

Linux (GNOME Desktop):

1. Capture the Entire Screen:

• Press PrtScn.
• The screenshot will be saved to the “Pictures” folder.

2. Capture a Selected Area:

• Press Shift + PrtScn.
• Click and drag to select the area.

3. Capture the Current Window:

• Press Alt + PrtScn.

Additional Tools:

• Snagit: A third-party tool available for Windows and macOS with additional features.
• Lightshot: A free tool available for Windows and macOS for capturing and annotating screenshots.

These methods should cover the basic screenshot functionality on most systems. Keep in mind that keyboard shortcuts and tools may vary based on your specific operating system and any third-party applications you have installed.