Screen recording in Windows 10: This is how easy it is

If you want to record your screen under Windows 10, you can use the same screencast tools as under older Windows versions. We explain how you can also make a screencast in the new Windows version. With the right key combination, it’s super easy.

Windows 10: Screen capture without apps and tools

The easiest and fastest way to capture the screen in Windows 10 works without apps or tools – if you know which keys to press.

• To do this, press the key combination Win + G.

• A menu appears that offers various gaming functions. (see picture)

• Press the circle at the top left. Alternatively, you can also use the key combination “Windows key” + “Alt* + “R”.

Screencasts under Windows 10: With these tools it works

To create a screencast, you can also use one of many free tools.

• For example, use VLC Media Player or ActivePresenter to record your screen under Windows 10. You can find out how to create a screencast with ActivePresenter in the next section.

• Microsoft also offers its own software for screencasts, the Microsoft Expression Encoder.

• You can also film your screen with the CamStudio programme.

Screencast with ActivePresenter – how to film the screen

Install the ActivePresenter programme on your PC and start the software.

• Click on “New Capture”.

• Select “Record Movie/Streaming Video” at this point.

• Use the little pencil icon on the right to select the yellow light under “Cursor” to turn off your pointer.

• At this point you can also deactivate the pointer completely if you wish. To do this, remove the tick from “Show Mouse in Full Motion Recording Mode”. Save the changes via “Save”.

Then click on “OK” and then on the big red dot in the “Capture New Project” bar. The recording will now start.

• To stop the recording again, click on the small ActivePresenter icon in the menu bar and click on “Stop”.

• ActivePresenter now offers various functions at this point to professionally edit your screencast.