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Why on websites like Google, MUO, forums and so on are Mac screenshots preferred over Windows or Linux? I'm noticing this more and more, and I don't like it.

RaMaN
2012-10-16 16:56:46
This question is not resolved yet but seems like there's no perfect answer. I liked that by Calle "Apple paid for it" : ) but most probably that is wrong.
Hesham Shaarawy
2012-10-16 16:11:44
because mac screenshots have more preferences such as size
2012-10-13 20:49:43
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Maybe apple paid for it? I do not really know why :/
RaMaN
2012-10-14 07:05:04
yes, that's the point :) < and I don't like this graphical smiley. text form is best.
Dr.Sunil Vaswani
2012-10-13 19:12:54
Is there option of adding screen shots in makeuse of comments?
susendeep dutta
2012-10-15 06:58:42
No,you need to upload the screenshot to a cloud storage and paste the link in the comments.Make sure that the uploaded screenshot has public visibility mode.
susendeep dutta
2012-10-13 16:04:19
Apps and softwares designed for Mac have a good look and pleasing UI due to strict guidelines of Apple's software approval.So,they are preferred.Minimalism is also another factor.But they are not used everywhere.
Muo TechGuy
2012-10-13 09:56:35
Screenshots are easier to make on a Mac, for a start. No extra ultilities needed.
Sachin Kanchan
2012-10-13 22:35:28
but in windows all we need to do is to press the PrintScreen (prtSc) button, in some devices : function key+PrintScreen (fn+prtsc)
RaMaN
2012-10-13 07:34:36
I still want an actual answer.
Deekshith Allamaneni
2012-10-14 17:34:40
I personally use Linux screenshots for my blog. I agree that a few popular websites prefer Mac Screnshots. It could be their personal interest for bloggers on MUO. Google's reason could be: It wants to keep far away from Microsoft products and may feel that Linux(desktop) is unfamiliar to users as it has a little market share. So, they are left with MAC.
Dimal Chandrasiri
2012-10-13 04:55:59
Most of the people use linux based systems if they are really into computers and tech stuff. Mac OS is a linux version and is versatile, easy and safe. so they use it.
Edwin Williams
2012-10-13 03:37:51
Might be a preference of more and more people as Apple's popularity soars.