Do you want to capture everything happening on your computer screen clearly and completely but don’t know how? Don’t worry, this article will guide you on how to easily and quickly record your computer screen without using any software.
Summary of keyboard shortcuts for screen recording
For Windows
- Windows + G: Open Xbox Game Bar to start screen recording.
- Windows + Alt + R: Start or stop video recording (wait 1-2 seconds after pressing).
- Windows + Alt + M: Turn the microphone on or off during recording.
For MacBook
- Shift + Command + 5: Open the screen recording tool.
- Shift + Command + 5 + Enter: Start or stop full-screen recording.
- Shift + Command + 5 + M: Turn the microphone on or off while recording the screen.
How to record your Windows computer screen without software
Screen recording on Windows 10/11
- Open the workspace you want to record and press the key combination Windows + G.
- Click the circle in the Capture window to start recording the video.
- When finished, click the Stop button (square) to end the recording.
- To review the video, go to File Explorer > Videos > Captures.
Screen recording on Windows 7/8
- Type “problem step recorder” into the search bar and select “Record steps to reproduce a problem.”
- Click the Start Record button to begin recording.
- Click Stop Record to finish.
- Name the file and click Save to save it.
- To open the recorded video, extract the created file and access the extracted folder.
Record screen video using PowerPoint
- Open PowerPoint > Select Insert > Click Screen Recording.
- Choose the area you want to record and click the Record button to start.
How to record screen video on MacBook without software
Use QuickTime Player
- Open QuickTime Player > Select File > New Screen Recording.
- Check Internal Microphone if you need to record audio.
- Click on the screen to record the entire screen or drag to select the area you want to record.
- When finished, click Stop on the menu bar to end the recording.
Use keyboard shortcuts
- Press the key combination Shift + Command + 5 to activate the video recording feature and select the recording mode.
The best screen recording software
Currently, there are many useful software options for screen recording on both Windows and macOS, including:
- OBS Studio
- Bandicam
- VLC
- Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder
- TinyTake
These software options are easy to use, stable, and support high-quality video recording, along with many additional features. I hope this article helps you master the process of recording your computer screen effectively and quickly!