When you’re writing a blog, you often need to use images. You might find the perfect image through a search, but then wonder how to actually get it into your blog post. This guide will walk you through the basics of how to take screenshots on your computer. There are many ways to capture your screen, but we’ll focus on two essential methods that are perfect for beginners. 1. Windows Key + Print Screen (PrtSc) (For laptops: Fn Key + Windows Key + PrtSc) Pressing the Windows key (the one with the Windows logo) and the Print Screen (PrtSc) key simultaneously will make your screen flash, indicating a full-screen screenshot has been taken. The image file is then saved to your Pictures > Screenshots folder. This method is handy for capturing multiple screenshots quickly, especially when you plan to edit them together later. If you’re new to computers, you might be wondering what these keys are. Let’s break them down: 2. Windows Key + Shift + S Pressing the Windows key, Shift key, and the letter S simultaneously will dim your screen and bring up a small toolbar at the top center of your screen with various screenshot options: For beginners, mastering these two methods will cover most of your screenshot needs. In fact, knowing just the Windows Key + Shift + S function is often enough, as its fourth option (Fullscreen Snip) essentially covers the functionality of the Windows Key + PrtSc method. We’ve explained the Windows, Fn, and Print Screen keys so you can better understand the underlying concepts and confidently use these powerful screenshot tools.