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You can take screenshots and screen recordings on a Mac using built in commands. 

Visit the MacOS user guide here to check the specific directions for your operating system. 

  • In general: to bring up the screenshot/screen recording menu, press Shift-Command-5 or use the Launchpad.
  • Select the type of screenshot or recording you want to create from the menu that appears. 
  • Click Record. Click the circular stop recording button when you are finished.

To create a screenshot, press Shift-Command-4

If you are not running Windows 11, check for instructions specific to your operating system. 

For Windows 11, follow the directions here on Microsoft's webpage.

  • Search for and open the Snipping Tool, which allows you to make both screenshots and screen recordings.
  • Press the Record button, press New, select the area of the screen you want to record.
  • Press Start; be sure to wait during the 3-second countdown.
  • Press Stop and save your video somewhere you will be able to find it.

Screen recording in Zoom is one good way to create video presentations. This tutorial demonstrates how to create a presentation that incorporates slides, video, and voiceover. 

How to Use ScreenRec: 

  • Download ScreenRec here.
  • Once Installed, open ScreenRec (you will know the app is open when you see the buttons on right side of screen, as shown in screenshot):

ScreenRec menu

How to Record Screen:
  • Press the second button on the ScreenRec layout to start recording.

ScreenRec record button

  • Once you press this button, it should tell you to click and drag what you want recorded on the screen. This way you are able to choose exactly what you want to be recorded and the dimensions in which it will record.
  • Once you do that, it will give you a 3-second countdown and then it will start recording.
  • Make sure that you hit the square "stop" button when you are finished recording (below, far left button).

ScreenRec stop button

  • Finally, after the recording has stopped, press the save recording button as shown below (highlighted in red). Once that is pressed, you can save the recording anywhere on your computer (make sure that you can find it easily). 

ScreenRect download button

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