How to record your screen on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook

Recording Your Screen:

Here’s how to record your screen on different operating systems:

Mac:

1. Keyboard Shortcut: Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the Screenshot tool.
2. Select Recording Option: Choose whether to record the entire screen, a selected portion, or a specific window.
3. Customize (Optional): Click the “Options” button to configure settings like audio source and save location.
4. Start Recording: Press Spacebar to begin recording.
5. Stop Recording: Click the stop button in the menu bar or press Command + Control + Esc.

Windows:

1. Game Bar: Press Windows + G to open the Game Bar. (If it doesn’t appear, search for “Game Bar settings” and activate it.)
2. Start Recording: Click the “Record” button or press Windows + Alt + R.
3. Stop Recording: Click the stop button in the Game Bar or press Windows + Alt + R again.

Chromebook:

1. Keyboard Shortcut: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows (search key).
2. Select Recording Option: Choose to record the full screen, a partial area, or a specific window.
3. Start Recording: Click “Screen record” and select your desired option.
4. Stop Recording: Click “Stop recording” in the bottom right corner.

Additional Tips:

• These are built-in methods, but various free and paid screen recording software options are available, offering more features and customization.
• Consider your recording needs (audio, video quality, editing options) when choosing a recording method.