Recording your computer screen is an increasingly requested feature, both for professional and personal reasons.
Whether it’s sharing a gaming session, creating tutorials or simply recording video calls, having an easy and accessible tool is essential. Fortunately, Windows 10 and Windows 11 users they already have everything they need at their disposal without having to install additional software.
Windows has made great strides in integrating useful features directly into the operating system, eliminating the need for users to search for and install third-party software. One of the features most appreciated by those who use the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems is the ability to Record your PC screen without any extra effort.
This native feature not only simplifies the process but also ensures that the audio is captured along with the videomaking recordings complete and effective.
Enabling Screen Recording
To access this feature built into Windows 11 (but also available on Windows 10), the user simply needs to simultaneously press the Win and G keys on the keyboard while on the desktop screen. This action will bring up the application Xbox Game Bardesigned specifically to support the needs of gamers but extremely useful for other purposes as well.
Once the Xbox Game Bar application has been activated using the Win+G key combination, users will be presented with a toolbar full of options. Among these we find:
- Various Widgets: For quick access to features such as audio captures or performance viewing.
- Audio Control: A dedicated window allows users to manage audio sources according to their needs.
- Acquisitions button: From here you can choose between taking a screenshot or start/stop screen recording.
- Performance Monitoring: Useful for monitoring parameters such as CPU or RAM usage in real time.
To actually start screen recording, after opening the Xbox Game Bar with Win+G, just click on “REC” button present in the acquisitions section or use the keyboard shortcut WIN+ALT+R. To stop recording, simply press the square that replaces the REC button during recording.
An important aspect to consider when recording your PC screen concerns the customizable settings through the gear button located in the toolbar of the Xbox Game Bar application. Here users can adjust various preferences based on their specific needs such as video/audio quality and much more.
Practical use and advice
Not only that by recording your computer screen without additional software you save time but also system resources which would otherwise be occupied by the execution of external programs. This integrated solution offers a fast and efficient way to capture important moments directly from your desktop.
It is important to note that this feature can be particularly valuable not only for eager gamers share their gameplay but also for professionals who need to create tutorials or detailed work presentations without technical complications.
Furthermore, thanks to the possibility of managing both audio sources and monitoring hardware performance during recording directly from the application, users have complete control over the overall experience thus ensuring optimal results every time.
