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How to natively screen record on a Mac
If you have a relatively recent computer (like OS Mojave and newer), you can quickly initiate screen recording with a simple hotkey. Just press Command + Shift + 5 to launch the screen recording tool. From there, choose what part of your screen to record – it could be your entire screen, a specific window, or a particular section. By default, it captures your whole screen.
When you’re done, click “Stop” to finish the recording. The video will appear at the bottom right of your screen, allowing you to choose where to save it. Please note that this built-in feature doesn’t record sound, so if you need audio, consider alternative options.
How to use QuickTime to screen record on a Mac
QuickTime, a preloaded Mac application, enables screen recording with both internal and external sound. Here’s how:
- Launch QuickTime from your menu bar or the launchpad.
- Go to “File” and select “New Screen Recording” to access the recording feature.
- Begin recording by clicking the red “Record” button. To stop, click the same “Record” button once more.
- Remember to save your recording by clicking “File,” then “Save.” Choose a name and storage location.
How to screen record on a PC
To commence, navigate to the Game bar. You can do this by searching for “Game bar” in your start menu, or simply press the Windows key + “G” to activate the tool. Once the Game bar is up and running, click the “Record” button. Alternatively, if the Game bar is enabled, you can initiate recording by pressing the Windows key + “Alt” + “R.”
To conclude your recording, click on the red recording bar at the top of your screen. If it disappears during recording, press the Windows key + “G” to bring the Game bar back to your screen. All your recordings are automatically saved as MP4 files in the Videos > Capture folder. You can also access your recordings through the Game bar.
How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad
Creating a screen recording on your iPad or iPhone is a breeze. Here’s how:
- Enable the feature: Go to “Settings” > “Control Center” > “Customize Controls.” Then, tap the plus icon next to “Screen recording.”
- Once it’s enabled, swipe up from the bottom of your screen (or swipe down from the top-right corner for iPhone X and later) to open the Control Center.
- Tap the “Record” icon, depicted as a red dot within a square, to start your screen recording. A three-second countdown will initiate. Swipe back up or down to exit the Control Center and return to your home screen.
- To conclude the recording, tap the red “Recording” status bar at the top of your screen. Your recording will automatically be saved to your Photos app.
How to screen record on Android
Android provides a convenient built-in screen recording feature for Samsung and LG users. Here’s how to utilize it:
To initiate screen recording on your Samsung device, open your Quick Settings bar. Swipe down twice on your notifications panel to access it, and then tap “Screen Recorder.”
Once selected, the tool will start capturing your screen. Additionally, Samsung devices allow you to include a front-facing camera view in your footage. Simply tap the “Front Camera” icon, and a small window will display your front camera’s perspective.
To end the recording, tap the “Stop” button, and your recording will be automatically saved to your Photos.
Recording your screen on LG phones is quite akin to the process for Samsung devices. Simply swipe down on your notifications panel to open the Quick Settings bar.
Tap “Screen Recording” to initiate the tool. After a brief countdown, the screen capture will commence. To save your recording, click the “Stop” button. Your recording will be automatically stored in your Photos.
Please note that LG users might need to grant permissions to the recorder before launching it. If you try to use the tool with copyrighted material (like Netflix or Hulu), it will display as a black screen due to protective measures.
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