To record your screen on a laptop, here are some straightforward methods depending on your operating system:
For Windows 10 or 11
Using the Xbox Game Bar:
- Press Win + G to open the Game Bar.
- Click the Record button to start capturing your screen.
- Press Win + G again and click the stop button to finish.
- The video is saved to the Videos > Captures folder
Using the Snipping Tool (Windows 11):
- Open the Snipping Tool from the Start menu or press Win + Shift + R.
- Click the video camera icon, then click New.
- Select the screen area to record and press Start.
- Use the toolbar to pause, resume, or stop recording.
- Save the recording as an MP4 file or share it directly
For macOS
- Open QuickTime Player.
- Go to File > New Screen Recording.
- Click the record button to start and stop when done.
- Save the recording to your desired location
Additional Tools
- OBS Studio (Windows, macOS, Linux): A free, powerful program that records screen, microphone, and system audio. It allows advanced settings and live streaming but has a steeper learning curve
- Free Cam (Windows): Simple screen recorder that saves videos as WMV files and offers basic editing
Summary
- Windows 11 users can use the built-in Snipping Tool for quick screen recording.
- Windows 10 users can use Xbox Game Bar (Win + G).
- Mac users can use QuickTime Player.
- For more features or cross-platform use, OBS Studio is recommended.
- Recordings can be saved as MP4 files and edited with free tools like Clipchamp on Windows
This covers easy, no-download methods as well as more advanced options for recording your laptop screen
