You can easily record your screen activity using the built-in tools available in Windows.
Windows includes a feature, often accessed through the Xbox Game Bar, that allows you to record your screen without needing third-party software. This is particularly useful for capturing gameplay, application steps, or presentations.
Using Windows Keyboard Shortcuts for Screen Recording
Windows provides convenient keyboard shortcuts to quickly start and stop screen recordings or capture recent activity. Based on information as of 21-Aug-2024, some primary shortcuts for screen recording include:
- Windows key + Alt + R: This is the primary shortcut to start or stop a screen recording. Pressing it once will begin recording your active window or screen area (depending on your Game Bar settings), and pressing it again will end the recording.
- Windows key + Alt + G: Use this shortcut to record the last 30 seconds of screen activity. This is perfect for capturing unexpected moments or actions that just happened.
While the reference also mentions other useful shortcuts related to screen activity, they are not direct screen recording commands:
- Windows key + Alt + B: Turns HDR (High Dynamic Range) on or off.
- Windows key + Alt + PrtScn: Takes a static screenshot of your screen activity.
Using these simple keyboard combinations allows you to quickly capture video of your screen whenever you need to. The recordings are typically saved automatically to a designated Videos folder under a "Captures" subfolder.
