I usually press CMD+Shift and then just tap the number 5 key.

On your Mac's keyboard, press CMD-Shift-5 at the same time. For me, the keyboard shortcut is the easiest, but I'll show you both methods so you can decide for yourself. If you're more comfortable opening QuickTime Player, there's nothing wrong with that. That same app also has every tool you'll need to record your screen. It's the video player that opens up when you're watching a video you've downloaded or synced from your phone to your Mac. We all have that one time when a screen recording would have come in handy.Įvery Mac comes with QuickTime Player preinstalled. In fact, it's so easy to use, if you know how to take a screenshot on your Mac, you're already well on your way to being a pro at screen recordings.īelow I'll walk you through how to record your Mac's screen and adjust its settings to fit your needs.

MacOS comes with all of the tools you'll need to create a video recording of your Mac's screen, complete with audio. Whether you're recording a presentation for school, showing a loved one how to set up an app or documenting your fastest run in your favorite Apple Arcade game, screen recording can help.ĭon't let the idea of capturing your screen intimidate you, though. Capturing the screen of your MacBook Air or iMac can be useful in so many ways.

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