I can't find my Screenshots. Old Macs ALWAYS put them on Desktop. GRRR!

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I can't find my Screenshots. Old Macs ALWAYS put them on Desktop. GRRR!

I am so thoroughly disappointed with my new MacBook Air, purchased March 23, 2019. SO MANY GOOD THINGS about Mac are disappearing with each new design. BOOO!

Right now I'm nearly in tears of rage because I can't find my Screenshot. I don't have time or patience for this! How do I get my Screenshots, or for that matter, anything that used to be on my Desktop, back where I want them? I'd LOVE to grab the designers of the new Macs by the lapels and shake them. Why? Why? Why?

Apple, you used to be so easy and fun. Bit by bit you're turning into PCs. Stop it!

I doubt there's a single soul at Apple who cares a hoot about the customers anymore. Shame!

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 10, 2019 1:26 PM

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Ferd II

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Jun 10, 2019 3:51 PM in response to fr00tl00ps

How to take a screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support...

Press Shift-Command-5 on your keyboard to see the onscreen capture controls:

Click on "Options⌄"

Choose your desired "Save" location/"Remember Last Selection"

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babowa

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Jun 10, 2019 2:20 PM in response to fr00tl00ps

I have both a Macbook Pro and an Air and they are on Sierra and Mojave. BOTH automatically deposit screenshots on the desktop. So you either changed some setting or downloaded a third party app that allows you to change it.

You need to post some specific details.

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macjack

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Jun 10, 2019 3:54 PM in response to fr00tl00ps

Follow the steps here:

https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/change-where-mac-screenshots-saved-3682381/

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fr00tl00ps Author

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Jun 10, 2019 3:12 PM in response to babowa

Thanks for responding.

I wish it were true with me, but it isn’t. I haven’t changed settings. I’ve had computers since the early ‘90’s, all of them Macs, mostly iMacs, also MacBook Pro, five iPod Touches, iPhone, and now this. I certainly haven’t changed any settings.

When I put Screenshots in the search ‘magnifying glass,’ it says it’s unknown. Sooo...

i just don’t know. I’ve tried a few times, to be sure I took the shot, hear the click, etc., and then ... nothing.

So discouraging.

Is there anything else you (or anyone?) can think of that might do the trick? I’m just stymied. Thanks.

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TheLittles

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Jun 10, 2019 3:38 PM in response to fr00tl00ps

Turn Up the volume and see if you get the “snapshot” sound.

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I can't find my Screenshots. Old Macs ALWAYS put them on Desktop. GRRR!

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