To record your screen on a laptop, here are some straightforward methods depending on your operating system:

For Windows 10 or 11

Using the Xbox Game Bar:

• Press Win + G to open the Game Bar.
• Click the Record button to start capturing your screen.
• Press Win + G again and click the stop button to finish.
• The video is saved to the Videos > Captures folder

Using the Snipping Tool (Windows 11):

• Open the Snipping Tool from the Start menu or press Win + Shift + R.
• Click the video camera icon, then click New.
• Select the screen area to record and press Start.
• Use the toolbar to pause, resume, or stop recording.
• Save the recording as an MP4 file or share it directly

For macOS

• Open QuickTime Player.
• Go to File > New Screen Recording.
• Click the record button to start and stop when done.
• Save the recording to your desired location

Additional Tools

• OBS Studio (Windows, macOS, Linux): A free, powerful program that records screen, microphone, and system audio. It allows advanced settings and live streaming but has a steeper learning curve

• Free Cam (Windows): Simple screen recorder that saves videos as WMV files and offers basic editing

Summary

• Windows 11 users can use the built-in Snipping Tool for quick screen recording.
• Windows 10 users can use Xbox Game Bar (Win + G).
• Mac users can use QuickTime Player.
• For more features or cross-platform use, OBS Studio is recommended.
• Recordings can be saved as MP4 files and edited with free tools like Clipchamp on Windows

This covers easy, no-download methods as well as more advanced options for recording your laptop screen