merbex
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:28 PM
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How does someone take a "screen shot"? |
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I am technically challenged unless I get simple directions :)
Also, I remember reading here on DU how important they were during election night
I'd appreciate any help
Thanks
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Katherine Brengle
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:29 PM
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1. i've been wondering this too--when i was digging into the jeff gannon |
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story last year i had a really tough time finding screenshots taken by other people to use for info--i wish i could have taken them myself.
while we're at it, what the hell is "kicking" a post? i have been wondering this for weeks lol.
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:32 PM
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5. See my other post re: screen shots, "kick" just means adding to a thread |
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to help move it up to the top of the page. :-)
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:33 PM
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would look like what I just typed in the subject line although usually just the word kicked n/t (for no text) and it is done so that other people will read the post because you consider it important and it goes back to the top of the page
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:31 PM
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2. I'd like to know, too. |
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:31 PM
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3. Do you mean an image on your computer, or from a TV? |
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The first is fairly easy, the 2nd requires a video capture card in the puter. ;-)
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Wed Feb-15-06 04:28 PM
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24. I have a good joke I would like to share, how do I do it, I have it pasted |
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in paint but can't get it here on DU. HELP
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:32 PM
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4. whatever window you want to screen shot |
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Edited on Wed Feb-15-06 02:37 PM by Caoimhe
make sure its on top, highlight the top bar if you must then hold down ALT and press PrtScrn (Print screen) which is usually above or near your num keypad. This takes the entire window and puts it on your clipboard. You won't see anything happen, but it's there. Then open your favorite paint or photo editing program (even Microsoft Paint works) and hit Ctrl-V to paste it. THen you can save it as whatever you want.
Sorry I didn't clarify, this is for MS Windows, which I use. My brother taught me that little trick years ago and I love it. Can do a screen shot of anything, but haven't been able to get it to work on streaming video!
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:37 PM
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13. Thank you! I had wondered about that, too. nt |
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:45 PM
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... from this 'technically challenged' person... I didn't know it was this easy! :blush:
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Wed Feb-15-06 03:35 PM
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I always wondered how to do that....thank you SO much for the explanation!
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You learn something new everyday!
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:33 PM
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6. Depends on your 'puter |
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Macintosh: command + shift + 3. PC: F13
And kicking a post simply means that you're putting thread on top of the page to ensure maximum exposure.
:headbang: rocknation
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:33 PM
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you use the Print Screen (prt sc) button then paste in MS Paint of whatever.
I know there are a few apps out there too but I just stick with plain 'ol Print Screen.
You can also hit "ALT" + Print Screen to copy the current active window.
Hope this helps!:hi:
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:33 PM
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9. From one 'technically challenged' person to another, try... |
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http://www.screenshot-utility.com/It's easy to use (even for me :) ), free for a trial period, then $19.95 for a license.
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:34 PM
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You just hold down the "shift," "command (apple)," and "3" keys and it will take a picture of your whole screen, depositing it on your desktop as a .png file named "Picture XX"
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:37 PM
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...shift, apple 4, which gets you a scalable window! One more reason why I love Macs (that and printing to a PDF whenever I want! Oh, and the zero viruses thing, too!)
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Wed Feb-15-06 03:24 PM
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17. Thanks for the Mac instructions for a screen shot- yes, I love my mac n/t |
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Wed Feb-15-06 03:25 PM
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18. Yeah, I love my Mac so much, |
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Wed Feb-15-06 04:33 PM
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25. Yeah, but how would you |
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consummate the relationship?
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Wed Feb-15-06 04:46 PM
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but I already sleep with my laptop ;-)
In our own way, Mac and I "Do It" every day
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:47 PM
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15. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL !!! |
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Wed Feb-15-06 02:56 PM
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16. Dang! I just tried, and |
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destroyed a monitor . . .
:evilgrin:
Guess you meant another type of "screen shot" . . .
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Wed Feb-15-06 04:33 PM
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26. You were only supposed to pepper it |
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if you had been 30 yards away, it would have been just fine.
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Wed Feb-15-06 03:56 PM
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23. On Windows, d'load IrfanView. Hit PrtScn button and paste into IrfanView |
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