{"id":20790,"date":"2026-09-08T10:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=20790"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:55:11","slug":"how-to-screenshot-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Screenshot on Windows Using 7 Methods","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshots are important; they just are! You see something funny, important, or interesting on your screen, and you want to save it. It could be a viral meme, an error message for tech support, or a design for inspiration; knowing how to screenshot on Windows is important to know. This is especially true if your keyboard or mouse aren\u2019t working. Having alternate methods is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most users assume there\u2019s only one way to do this, but Windows offers a surprising number of built-in tools. Some are classic, some are modern, and some are hidden gems that make your life much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide walks you through eight reliable methods to capture your screen, so you can choose the one that fits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>TIP &#8211;<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you frequently visit unknown websites or work with sensitive information, consider using <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a trusted VPN<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to encrypt your connection and protect your privacy while browsing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Quick_List_%E2%80%93_7_Ways_to_Screenshot_on_Windows\" >Quick List &#8211; 7 Ways to Screenshot on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#How_to_Screenshot_on_Windows_Complete_Tutorials\" >How to Screenshot on Windows (Complete Tutorials)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_1_%E2%80%93_The_PrtScn_Key_Classic_Way\" >Method 1 &#8211; The PrtScn Key (Classic Way)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_2_%E2%80%93_Auto-Save_Full_Screen\" >Method 2 &#8211; Auto-Save Full Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_3_%E2%80%93_Capture_Only_the_Active_Window\" >Method 3 &#8211; Capture Only the Active Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_4_%E2%80%93_The_Snipping_Tool_Bar_Windows_Shift_S\" >Method 4 &#8211; The Snipping Tool Bar (Windows + Shift + S)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_5_%E2%80%93_Use_the_Snipping_Tool_App\" >Method 5 &#8211; Use the Snipping Tool App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_6_%E2%80%93_OneDrive_Auto-Upload\" >Method 6 &#8211; OneDrive Auto-Upload<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Method_7_%E2%80%93_Via_Xbox_Game_Bar\" >Method 7 &#8211; Via Xbox Game Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#In_a_Nutshell\" >In a Nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-screenshot-on-windows\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_List_%E2%80%93_7_Ways_to_Screenshot_on_Windows\"><\/span>Quick List &#8211; 7 Ways to Screenshot on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short on time? Here\u2019s a quick glance at how to screenshot on <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/windows-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Print Screen (PrtScn)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick full-screen capture to paste elsewhere.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PrtScn<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Auto-Save Full Screen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instantly save a full-screen screenshot as a file.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows + PrtScn<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Capture Active Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshotting only the window you&#8217;re using.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alt + PrtScn<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Snipping Tool Bar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible, everyday use with selection options.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows + Shift + S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Snipping Tool App<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full control with editing and timer features.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search &#8220;Snipping Tool&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. OneDrive Auto-Upload<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic cloud backup of your screenshots.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up via OneDrive settings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Xbox Game Bar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capturing games or apps that block Print Screen.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows + G<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more details and tutorials on each, head to the complete guides below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Screenshot_on_Windows_Complete_Tutorials\"><\/span>How to Screenshot on Windows (Complete Tutorials)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_%E2%80%93_The_PrtScn_Key_Classic_Way\"><\/span>Method 1 &#8211; The PrtScn Key (Classic Way)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the oldest and most original method, around since the early days of Windows. It&#8217;s simple, direct, and still works perfectly. Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the PrtScn (Print Screen) key on your keyboard. It&#8217;s typically near the top-right corner, next to F12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the key once, and your screen is now copied to the clipboard. However, you won\u2019t see any visual confirmation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, open the program that accepts pasted images, for instance, Paint, Word, Google Docs, or even an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cCtrl + V\u201d to paste the screenshot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your file if you want to keep it permanently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><b>NOTE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0For laptop users, you may need to hold the Fn (Function) key while pressing PrtScn.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_%E2%80%93_Auto-Save_Full_Screen\"><\/span>Method 2 &#8211; Auto-Save Full Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is a little like the Print Screen key method, but instead, it automatically saves your screenshot as a file. No need to paste it manually into another program. Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201dWindows + PrtScn\u201d simultaneously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your screen will dim briefly. That blip in the screen light confirms that the screenshot was taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open \u201cFile Explorer\u201d and navigate to:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This \u201cPC\u201d &gt; \u201cPictures\u201d &gt; \u201cScreenshots.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your screenshot will be there, automatically named &#8220;Screenshot (1).png&#8221; (or a higher number if you already have images saved).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><b>NOTE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a tablet user, press the Windows button and the Volume Down button at the same time.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_%E2%80%93_Capture_Only_the_Active_Window\"><\/span>Method 3 &#8211; Capture Only the Active Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t need to capture your entire screen? This method focuses only on the window you&#8217;re currently using. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the window you want to capture to make it the active window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cAlt + PrtScn.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open an image editing program like Paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cCtrl + V\u201d to paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the image to your preferred location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_%E2%80%93_The_Snipping_Tool_Bar_Windows_Shift_S\"><\/span>Method 4 &#8211; The Snipping Tool Bar (Windows + Shift + S)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method for taking a screenshot on Windows is one of the most flexible and convenient built-in methods. Introduced in Windows 10 and refined in Windows 11, it lets you select exactly what you want to capture. Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cWindows + Shift + S.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your screen will now dim slightly, and a small toolbar will appear at the top with four capture modes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Rectangle Snip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Draw a box around any area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Freeform Snip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Draw any shape with your mouse or stylus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Window Snip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Click on any open window to capture it entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fullscreen Snip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Capture the entire screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your preferred mode and make your selection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll see a notification in the bottom-right corner saying &#8220;Screenshot saved.&#8221; Click this notification to open the Snipping Tool editor. Here you can draw, highlight, and crop before saving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t click the notification, the screenshot is saved to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering where screenshots are saved, clicking the notification and selecting \u201cSave\u201d saves them to your \u201cPictures\u201d folder. Otherwise, they remain only on your clipboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_%E2%80%93_Use_the_Snipping_Tool_App\"><\/span>Method 5 &#8211; Use the Snipping Tool App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method involves using the full, dedicated app, which gives you even more control. However, it also depends on your Windows version. You might find it as &#8220;Snipping Tool&#8221; or &#8220;Snip &amp; Sketch.&#8221; Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type &#8220;Snipping Tool&#8221; in the Windows search bar and open the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;New&#8221; to start a new capture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from one of the four modes (Rectangle, Freeform, Window, Fullscreen).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After capturing, the image opens in the editor, where you can evaluate, highlight, and save.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6_%E2%80%93_OneDrive_Auto-Upload\"><\/span>Method 6 &#8211; OneDrive Auto-Upload<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use Microsoft OneDrive, you can set it up to automatically save your screenshots to the cloud. This is perfect for accessing captures from any device. Here\u2019s what to do:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click the white or blue \u201cOneDrive cloud icon\u201d on your taskbar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Settings.&#8221; If you\u2019re using another model, click on &#8220;Help &amp; Settings&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Settings&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the &#8220;Backup&#8221; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the box that says &#8220;Save screenshots I capture to OneDrive.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save your settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7_%E2%80%93_Via_Xbox_Game_Bar\"><\/span>Method 7 &#8211; Via Xbox Game Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Xbox Game Bar, though originally being designed for gamers, works for any program on your PC. It&#8217;s especially useful for capturing games or apps that block the Print Screen key. Here\u2019s how to screenshot on Windows using this method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cWindows + G\u201d to open the Game Bar overlay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the \u201cCapture\u201d widget and look for the camera icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the camera icon to take a screenshot. (There are also other options to screen record, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, use the shortcut Windows + Alt + PrtScn to take a screenshot without opening the Game Bar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve taken the screenshot, here\u2019s how to find it: <\/span><b>File Explorer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; <\/span><b>This PC <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; <\/span><b>Videos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Captures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_Nutshell\"><\/span>In a Nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, there is no single &#8220;right&#8221; way to take a screenshot on Windows, which is why this guide offers seven methods to choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best method for you depends entirely on what fits your workflow and feels most natural to you. Most Windows users eventually go towards \u201cWindows + Shift + S\u201d because it offers the perfect balance of speed and flexibility. However, there are others who prefer the full Snipping Tool app for its editing features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to settle on one; always keep experimenting with a few methods and pick the one that is simpler and occurs naturally to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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