To screen record on a laptop, the method depends on your operating system, but here are the most common and easy ways:
For Windows 10 or Windows 11
Using Snipping Tool (Windows 11 and some Windows 10 versions):
- Press Windows + Shift + R to open the Snipping Tool's screen recording feature.
- Select the area of the screen you want to record or choose the entire screen.
- You can enable or disable microphone and system audio recording.
- Click the Start button to begin recording.
- Use the pause and stop buttons as needed.
- After stopping, save the recording as an MP4 file or edit it in Clipchamp, a free Microsoft video editor
Using Xbox Game Bar (Windows 10 and 11):
- Press Win + G to open Xbox Game Bar.
- Click the record button or press Win + Alt + R to start recording your screen.
- When done, press the same shortcut to stop.
- The video is saved in the Videos > Captures folder
Using PowerPoint (Windows 10):
- Open PowerPoint, start a blank presentation.
- Go to Insert > Screen Recording.
- Select the screen area to record and start recording
For macOS laptops
- Use QuickTime Player: Open QuickTime, select File > New Screen Recording, then click the record button to start and stop when finished
Additional Notes
- Some laptops come with pre-installed apps like Clipchamp for editing recordings.
- No extra software is needed for basic screen recording on Windows or Mac with these built-in tools
This covers the easiest and most accessible ways to screen record on a laptop depending on your OS.
