If you’ve ever wondered how to use the “print screen” button on your keyboard, this tip is for you. Whenever you press this button, it takes a screenshot of whatever is on you display at the time and places it on your clipboard. To view this picture, just open an image viewing program (such as paint; Microsoft Word works too!), paste it, and if you like it, save it. This helps a lot when you have a problem with your computer and want to put up a picture online showing an error message or other issue. Now you can go tell your friends about a practical use for the “print screen” button.

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