Screen recording is an incredibly useful tool for creating tutorials, presentations, and more. If you’re using a laptop running Windows 10, you may be wondering how to screen record with sound. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Open the Game Bar
The first step in screen recording on a Windows 10 laptop with sound is to open the Game Bar. To do this, press the Windows key + G on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can press the Xbox button on your controller if you have one connected.
Step 2: Check Your Settings
Before you start recording, you’ll want to make sure your settings are correct. Click the gear icon in the Game Bar to open the settings. Make sure the “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar” option is turned on, and check that your audio settings are correct.
Step 3: Start Recording
Once your settings are correct, you’re ready to start recording. Press the red record button in the Game Bar, or press Windows key + Alt + R on your keyboard.
Step 4: Stop Recording
When you’re finished recording, press the square stop button in the Game Bar or press Windows key + Alt + R again. Your video will be saved to your Videos folder by default.
Step 5: Edit Your Recording
If you need to edit your recording, Windows 10 comes with a built-in video editor. To access it, open the Photos app and select the video you want to edit. Click the “Edit & Create” button at the top, then choose “Create a video with text” or “Edit & trim”.
Step 6: Share Your Recording
When your recording is ready, you can easily share it with others. Click the “Share” button in the Photos app to upload it to YouTube, OneDrive, or other sharing platforms.
Other Screen Recording Options
If you need more advanced screen recording options, there are plenty of third-party software options available for Windows 10. Some popular choices include OBS Studio, Camtasia, and Bandicam.
Conclusion
Screen recording on a Windows 10 laptop with sound is easy to do using the built-in Game Bar. With just a few clicks, you can create high-quality videos for tutorials, presentations, and more. If you need more advanced options, there are plenty of third-party software options available as well.
