To take a screenshot (ss) on a PC, here are several common methods:

1. Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key. This copies the entire screen to your clipboard. You can then paste (Ctrl + V) into an image editor like Paint and save it.
2. Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window. Paste it into an editor to save.
3. Press Windows key + PrtScn. This captures the entire screen and automatically saves the screenshot as a PNG file in the Pictures > Screenshots folder. The screen will briefly dim to indicate a capture.
4. Press Windows key + Shift + S. This opens the Snipping Tool overlay where you can select a rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snip. The screenshot is copied to clipboard, and a notification lets you open it for editing or saving.
5. Use the Snipping Tool app by searching for it via the Start menu. It provides options to capture, annotate, and save screenshots.
6. Use the Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows key + G , then clicking the camera icon in the Capture window.

If your keyboard requires it, you might need to press Fn + PrtScn instead of just PrtScn. These methods work on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs.