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