We have now covered the most basic methods to take screenshots in Windows and on a Mac.

With both types of computers, there are two main ways to capture screenshots:

• Using keyboard shortcuts and
• Using a built-in utility/application

Because Windows and Mac are different, the keyboard shortcuts and utilities used are different. Although, the processes are very similar - from getting your screen ready and capturing the screen, to saving the resulting image.

In most instances, you would need to choose what method is best for you. Ask yourself:

• Do I need to capture the whole screen?
• Do I need to capture only a portion of my screen?
• Do I need to choose a specific file type?
• Where do I save the image to and what do I call it?

For me, a 'Windows 7 Professional' user, I usually follow these keyboard shortcuts to create a whole screen capture.

• 'PrtSc' (copy image into clipboard)
• Windows Button -> Type in 'Paint' and push Enter (to open Paint)
• Ctrl+V (to paste screenshot into Paint)
• Ctrl+S -> Type in file name -> Push Enter (to save the file)
• Alt+F4 (to close the Paint window/application)

If needed, I would edit the image in Paint before saving it. Although, this does require some mouse-action!

I am no screenshot professional but I hope this tutorial has helped you in some way. If you have any questions or other comments, please feel free to leave them below. If you have come across an error or would like to point out an inaccuracy, please let me know so that I can update the tutorial.

To your screenshot success - happy capturing!