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You can record your screen in Windows without extra software.
Windows hides two easy tools for capturing anything on screen.
Editing and sharing your recordings is simpler than you think.
I often have to record screen activity in Windows for a tutorial, demonstration, or online class. If you're creating a presentation, devising a how-to video, or cooking up something for YouTube, you might want to record your screen activity in Windows as well.
A host of third-party tools can handle that job -- some free and some paid. But rather than download and install an external program, you can take advantage of a couple of features built directly into Windows.
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Available in Windows 10 and 11, the Game Bar video-capture tool is designed to record gameplay on your PC. But it's a versatile tool that will capture just about any other type of screen activity.
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