How to Share Screenshots Quickly With TinyGrab

TinyGrab is an application that lets you share a screenshot or screen grab instantly using Twitter or IM. It is downloaded and installed on your computer for fast and easy screen captures. Here is how to use it.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• TinyGrab account and software

1. Go to tinygrab.com and register to download the software to your computer. You'll also find a control panel at the TinyGrab site.

2. How TinyGrab Works

   When the software is installed, it is accessed through a set of control keys, or you can click the icon to use it. In Windows you'll find the TinyGrab icon in your system tray. You can use its functions with a right-click. On Mac the icon is located in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

3. When you are ready to grab a screenshot, use the preferences to indicate whether you want a full screen, a specific area of the screen or the active window.

4. The screen capture is saved to your clipboard. You can immediately upload the image to an IM, on Twitter or to the control panel you access at tinygrab.com.

5. TinyGrab offers a free account, which allows you to create 10 screenshots a day. For a $10 premium account you have unlimited access, plus the ability to organize and search among your screenshots in the online control panel. This gives you the ability to find your screen captures if you need to use them again.

6. TinyGrab will also upload photos from your computer to Twitter or IM.

Tips & Warnings

• TinyGrab works with Mac OS X (10.5 and 10.6) and Windows XP SP 2/3, Vista or 7 (requires .NET Framework 2 or higher).

Resources

• TinyGrab