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Whether you need to capture your entire screen for a presentation, grab a specific window for a bug report, select a precise region for a design review, or even take a scrolling screenshot of an entire webpage, macOS Tahoe has a built-in tool for the job. After years of working with Mac screenshots daily -- from documenting workflows to creating tutorials -- I can tell you that most people only scratch the surface of what is possible. 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