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Calculated Shard: 139 (from laksa127)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa139.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/take-screenshot-on-mac\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/take-screenshot-on-mac\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/how-to\/take-screenshot-on-mac","crawl_time":1774782828,"first_indexed_time":1583413527,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,tomshardware!www,\/how-to\/take-screenshot-on-mac s443","src_root_hash":"14957725849104319939","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac | Tom's Hardware","meta_descriptions":["Screenshots are easy to take on a Mac with just a few different keyboard shortcuts or the built-in app. Here’s how to take a screenshot on a Mac."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"When you want to share something on your Mac with others, one of the best ways to do so is by taking a screenshot, which produces an image of what you see on screen. It’s also a way to save what you’re looking at to check out later.\nHere is how to take a screenshot on a Mac:\nTake a Mac Screenshot With Keyboard Shortcuts\nIf you learn a few keyboard shortcuts, it becomes easy to take screenshots almost instantly:\nTo screenshot the entire screen\n: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 \nArticle continues below\nTo screenshot a specific window or menu:\nCommand (⌘) +  Shift + 4 + spacebar. This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen.\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\nTo screenshot a custom portion of the screen:\n press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot.\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\nTo screenshot the Touch Bar:\nCommand (⌘),  + Shift + 6.\nAll of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard,\npress Control\nalong with the rest of the keyboard shortcut.\nGet Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.\nUsing the Mac Screenshot app\nFor those who prefer an app to take screenshots, macOS has one built in (if you have macOS Mojave or later). You can find it by going to\nApplications > Utilities > Screenshot,\nsearching for “Screenshot” in Spotlight search or\npressing Command (⌘), Shift and 5.\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\nFrom there, a rectangle will appear on screen. You can drag the edges to select more of the screen. A menu pops up that allows you to  choose between a selection, full screen or specific window, or to record video. 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[Laptops](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/laptops)\n2. [Macbooks](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/laptops\/macbooks)\n# How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac\n[News](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/news)\n\nBy [Andrew E. Freedman](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/author\/andrew-e-freedman)\n\npublished\n\n5 March 2020\n\nScreenshots on a Mac are easy to take.\n\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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It’s also a way to save what you’re looking at to check out later.\n\nHere is how to take a screenshot on a Mac:\n\n## Take a Mac Screenshot With Keyboard Shortcuts\nIf you learn a few keyboard shortcuts, it becomes easy to take screenshots almost instantly:   \n   \n **To screenshot the entire screen**: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3\n\nArticle continues below\n\nYou may like\n\n- [![Steve Jobs and Macintosh computer, January 1984](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k4m6fBn6bu3Z2V5onaia8E.jpg) The Apple Mac turned 42 this weekend](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/software\/macos\/the-apple-mac-turned-42-this-weekend-we-are-still-using-the-wimp-gui-wysiwyg-computing-paradigm-in-2026)\n- [![MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2XTCM25t6LkG7amUhhJA.jpg) Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Max) review: Blazing-fast super cores](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/laptops\/macbooks\/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-max-2026-review)\n- [![MacBook Pro](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D9QymvS27hidZZPk57dw2T.jpg) MacBook Pro with OLED touch screen arriving in the fall, claims leaker](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/laptops\/macbooks\/macbook-pro-with-oled-touch-screen-arriving-in-the-fall-claims-leaker-new-laptops-to-feature-dynamic-island-and-revamped-ui-optimized-for-both-fingers-and-cursors)\n\n**To screenshot a specific window or menu:** Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 + spacebar. This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gRPPu7revzYY4RuqJKkzZC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\n**To screenshot a custom portion of the screen:**  press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RRcE7RzZHNVLdpaUCfUsVC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\n**To screenshot the Touch Bar:** Command (⌘), + Shift + 6.\n\nAll of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard, **press Control** along with the rest of the keyboard shortcut.\n\nStay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter\n\nGet Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n## Using the Mac Screenshot app\nFor those who prefer an app to take screenshots, macOS has one built in (if you have macOS Mojave or later). You can find it by going to **Applications \\> Utilities \\> Screenshot,** searching for “Screenshot” in Spotlight search or **pressing Command (⌘), Shift and 5.**\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y8GmZHVEEXB6BadjL2aokC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\nFrom there, a rectangle will appear on screen. You can drag the edges to select more of the screen. A menu pops up that allows you to choose between a selection, full screen or specific window, or to record video. Either way, **press Capture** when you’re done.\n\n## How to change where you save Mac screenshots\nIn the Mac Screenshot app, **click on Options** and choose a location from under \"**Save to.**\"You can also use these settings\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHpyyPn3muR9NHHbwyCRQC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\nTOPICS\n\n[MacBook Pro](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/tag\/macbook-pro)   [iMac](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/tag\/imac)   [mac](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/tag\/mac)   [Hardware](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/tag\/hardware)\n\n[See all comments (1)](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/how-to\/take-screenshot-on-mac#xenforo-comments-3579118)\n\n![Andrew E. Freedman](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MTveuGNKPqpzrLttEA9ebb.jpg)\n\n[Andrew E. Freedman](https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/uk\/author\/andrew-e-freedman)\n\nSocial Links Navigation\n\nAndrew E. 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This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gRPPu7revzYY4RuqJKkzZC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\n**To screenshot a custom portion of the screen:**  press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RRcE7RzZHNVLdpaUCfUsVC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\n**To screenshot the Touch Bar:** Command (⌘), + Shift + 6.\n\nAll of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard, **press Control** along with the rest of the keyboard shortcut.\n\nGet Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.\n\n## Using the Mac Screenshot app\nFor those who prefer an app to take screenshots, macOS has one built in (if you have macOS Mojave or later). You can find it by going to **Applications \\> Utilities \\> Screenshot,** searching for “Screenshot” in Spotlight search or **pressing Command (⌘), Shift and 5.**\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y8GmZHVEEXB6BadjL2aokC.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple \/ Tom's Hardware)\n\nFrom there, a rectangle will appear on screen. You can drag the edges to select more of the screen. A menu pops up that allows you to choose between a selection, full screen or specific window, or to record video. 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Boilerpipe Text	When you want to share something on your Mac with others, one of the best ways to do so is by taking a screenshot, which produces an image of what you see on screen. It’s also a way to save what you’re looking at to check out later. Here is how to take a screenshot on a Mac: Take a Mac Screenshot With Keyboard Shortcuts If you learn a few keyboard shortcuts, it becomes easy to take screenshots almost instantly: To screenshot the entire screen : Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 Article continues below To screenshot a specific window or menu: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 + spacebar. This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen. (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot a custom portion of the screen: press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot. (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot the Touch Bar: Command (⌘), + Shift + 6. All of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard, press Control along with the rest of the keyboard shortcut. Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Using the Mac Screenshot app For those who prefer an app to take screenshots, macOS has one built in (if you have macOS Mojave or later). You can find it by going to Applications > Utilities > Screenshot, searching for “Screenshot” in Spotlight search or pressing Command (⌘), Shift and 5. (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) From there, a rectangle will appear on screen. You can drag the edges to select more of the screen. A menu pops up that allows you to choose between a selection, full screen or specific window, or to record video. Either way, press Capture when you’re done. How to change where you save Mac screenshots In the Mac Screenshot app, click on Options and choose a location from under " Save to. " You can also use these settings (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) Andrew E. Freedman is a senior editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming. He also keeps up with the latest news. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, Kotaku, PCMag and Complex, among others. Follow him on Threads @FreedmanAE and BlueSky @andrewfreedman.net . You can send him tips on Signal: andrewfreedman.01
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Here is how to take a screenshot on a Mac: ## Take a Mac Screenshot With Keyboard Shortcuts If you learn a few keyboard shortcuts, it becomes easy to take screenshots almost instantly: To screenshot the entire screen: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 Article continues below You may like - [![Steve Jobs and Macintosh computer, January 1984](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k4m6fBn6bu3Z2V5onaia8E.jpg) The Apple Mac turned 42 this weekend](https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/the-apple-mac-turned-42-this-weekend-we-are-still-using-the-wimp-gui-wysiwyg-computing-paradigm-in-2026) - [![MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6f2XTCM25t6LkG7amUhhJA.jpg) Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Max) review: Blazing-fast super cores](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-max-2026-review) - [![MacBook Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D9QymvS27hidZZPk57dw2T.jpg) MacBook Pro with OLED touch screen arriving in the fall, claims leaker](https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/macbook-pro-with-oled-touch-screen-arriving-in-the-fall-claims-leaker-new-laptops-to-feature-dynamic-island-and-revamped-ui-optimized-for-both-fingers-and-cursors) To screenshot a specific window or menu: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 + spacebar. This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gRPPu7revzYY4RuqJKkzZC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot a custom portion of the screen: press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RRcE7RzZHNVLdpaUCfUsVC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot the Touch Bar: Command (⌘), + Shift + 6. All of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard, press Control along with the rest of the keyboard shortcut. Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. 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Either way, press Capture when you’re done. ## How to change where you save Mac screenshots In the Mac Screenshot app, click on Options and choose a location from under "Save to."You can also use these settings ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SHpyyPn3muR9NHHbwyCRQC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) TOPICS [MacBook Pro](https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/tag/macbook-pro) [iMac](https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/tag/imac) [mac](https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/tag/mac) [Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/tag/hardware) [See all comments (1)](https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/take-screenshot-on-mac#xenforo-comments-3579118) ![Andrew E. Freedman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MTveuGNKPqpzrLttEA9ebb.jpg) [Andrew E. Freedman](https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/author/andrew-e-freedman) Social Links Navigation Andrew E. Freedman is a senior editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming. He also keeps up with the latest news. 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Readable Markdown	When you want to share something on your Mac with others, one of the best ways to do so is by taking a screenshot, which produces an image of what you see on screen. It’s also a way to save what you’re looking at to check out later. Here is how to take a screenshot on a Mac: ## Take a Mac Screenshot With Keyboard Shortcuts If you learn a few keyboard shortcuts, it becomes easy to take screenshots almost instantly: To screenshot the entire screen: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 Article continues below To screenshot a specific window or menu: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 + spacebar. This will turn the mouse into a small camera, which you can use to click on a window, menu, the dock your wallpaper or other elements on screen. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gRPPu7revzYY4RuqJKkzZC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot a custom portion of the screen: press Command (⌘) +Shift + 4, which will turn the pointer into a crosshair. Then click and drag to select the area to capture, and it will show the size in pixels next to the crosshair. Release to take the screenshot. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RRcE7RzZHNVLdpaUCfUsVC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) To screenshot the Touch Bar: Command (⌘), + Shift + 6. All of these will save to your desktop by default. If you want them to save to your clipboard, press Control along with the rest of the keyboard shortcut. Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. ## Using the Mac Screenshot app For those who prefer an app to take screenshots, macOS has one built in (if you have macOS Mojave or later). You can find it by going to Applications \> Utilities \> Screenshot, searching for “Screenshot” in Spotlight search or pressing Command (⌘), Shift and 5. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y8GmZHVEEXB6BadjL2aokC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) From there, a rectangle will appear on screen. You can drag the edges to select more of the screen. A menu pops up that allows you to choose between a selection, full screen or specific window, or to record video. Either way, press Capture when you’re done. ## How to change where you save Mac screenshots In the Mac Screenshot app, click on Options and choose a location from under "Save to."You can also use these settings ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SHpyyPn3muR9NHHbwyCRQC.png) (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Hardware) Andrew E. Freedman is a senior editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming. He also keeps up with the latest news. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, Kotaku, PCMag and Complex, among others. Follow him on Threads [@FreedmanAE](https://www.threads.net/@freedmanae) and BlueSky [@andrewfreedman.net](https://bsky.app/profile/andrewfreedman.net).You can send him tips on Signal: andrewfreedman.01
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