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How to Screen Record on a Dell Laptop with Windows 10/11 OS
I won't use the built-in screen recording tool as it only has some basic functions. You need advanced features for recording professional videos. I am using this one and works great on my Windows 11 PC:
https://www.pcfixtips.com/record-windows-11-screen-with-audio
It supports lossless 8K/4K image quality and comes with a handy editing tool. So you can make some editing for the recorded videos.
The Xbox Game Bar is a built-in screen recording tool in Windows 10 and 11, making it convenient for basic screen recording tasks on a Dell laptop.
How to Screen Record on a Dell Laptop Free:
- Go to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar.
- Open the app or window you want to record. Press Windows + G to open the Game Bar overlay.
- Click the Record button (🔴) or press Windows + Alt + R to start recording. A small recording bar will appear, showing the recording time.
- To stop, press Windows + Alt + R again or click the Stop button (⏹) in the floating bar. Your recording will be saved in Videos > Captures folder.
- Go to Settings > Gaming > Captures to tweak settings like recording quality, audio input, and background recording.
Pros:
✅ Built-in and free – No need to install third-party software.
✅ Easy to use – Shortcut keys make it quick to access.
✅ Records system audio and microphone – Ideal for voiceovers.
✅ Good for gameplay and single-app recording – Works well for capturing specific apps.
Cons:
❌ Cannot record the entire desktop or File Explorer – Only works for active application windows.
❌ Limited customization – No advanced settings for frame rates, resolution, or format.
❌ No built-in editing tools – You’ll need another program for editing.