screen recording

The Xbox Game Bar is the quickest way to capture gameplay or app activity on a Windows 11 PC without installing extra software, and the basics — from opening the overlay to saving MP4 clips in Videos\Captures — are straightforward and reliable for most users. Background Windows 11 ships with two...

Windows 10 ships with simple, no‑cost options to capture your screen—but knowing which built‑in tool to use, when to reach for a free third‑party utility, and how to avoid common pitfalls will save time and headaches for everyone from educators and IT pros to gamers and casual users. Background...

Microsoft’s humble Print Screen (PrtSc) workflow in Windows is quietly changing again: the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 Canary builds is being tested with a window‑pick recording mode and an early annotation (draw-on-screen) panel, moving the built-in utility closer to a one‑stop capture...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool for Windows 11 is getting a practical — if incremental — upgrade: a new window mode for screen recording that lets you pick a single application window as the recording region instead of drawing a freeform rectangle around the desktop. The change is shipping to Windows...

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool can now pick and record a specific application window — accessible via the familiar Win + Shift + R shortcut — thanks to a new window mode introduced in Snipping Tool version 11.2507.14.0, currently rolling to Insiders in the Canary (and some Dev) channel builds...

Microsoft’s Canary-channel update to Windows 11 has quietly upgraded the Snipping Tool from a convenient screenshot utility into a more capable, app-aware recorder — the Snipping Tool can now capture a specific application window as the recording region, removing one of the most persistent...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool for Windows 11 has taken another small step toward being a genuine, all‑in‑one capture utility: a test build of the app now lets you pick a program window when starting a video recording, rather than forcing a free‑draw rectangle. That improvement — arriving in Snipping...

Windows 11 already includes a small arsenal of productivity tools that, when used together, can shave hours off your weekly workload — and you don’t need to install a single third‑party utility to get started. The Pocket‑lint piece that inspired this roundup highlights five built‑in tools the...

Everyone who uses a PC eventually needs to capture what’s on their screen, from sharing an error message with tech support, to creating step-by-step guides, or preserving a memorable moment from a favorite video. Whether you’re on Windows 10 or 11, the operating system offers a wide variety of...

Windows 11 has introduced a plethora of features designed to enhance user experience, productivity, and accessibility. While some have garnered significant attention, others remain under the radar, yet they offer substantial benefits. This article delves into these overlooked features, providing...

In November 2024, Microsoft announced the unification of its video services, Stream and Clipchamp, under the Clipchamp brand. This strategic move aims to streamline video creation, management, and sharing within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. As of July 2025, significant progress has been made in...

The sudden arrival of the screen recording feature in the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 marked a much-awaited step toward giving users robust yet accessible video-capture functionality, right within the operating system. For many, this change promised the dispensation of clunky third-party...

As Microsoft moves toward ending official support for Windows 10, users around the globe are reflecting on what they'll gain or lose when transitioning to Windows 11. While much of the media spotlight falls on hardware requirements, security, or productivity tools, one specific and...

Recording your screen as a GIF has never been more accessible for Windows 11 users, thanks to continuous improvements to the Snipping Tool. Microsoft's classic screenshot companion has evolved into a versatile instrument that not only captures static images but also allows for quick, efficient...

Microsoft has introduced a significant update to the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, enabling users to create animated GIFs directly from screen recordings. This enhancement simplifies the process of capturing and sharing dynamic content without the need for third-party applications. Key Features...

The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Snipping Tool represents a turning point in screen capture workflows for Windows 11 users, as it now supports exporting screen recordings as animated GIFs. Historically, screenshots captured using the Snipping Tool were restricted to static image formats like...

Windows Insiders participating in the Canary and Dev Channels recently received a major productivity upgrade with the rollout of Snipping Tool version 11.2505.21.0—a release that notably introduces GIF export capabilities for screen recordings. As Microsoft continues to emphasize native...

Microsoft's Snipping Tool has long been a staple for Windows users seeking a straightforward method to capture and annotate screenshots. Over the years, it has evolved, incorporating features like screen recording and basic editing tools. The latest enhancement, the ability to export screen...

Microsoft's Snipping Tool, a staple utility for capturing screenshots in Windows, has received a significant upgrade in its latest iteration for Windows 11 Insiders. Starting with version 11.2505.21.0, the tool now supports exporting screen recordings as animated GIFs, a feature long requested...

Recording your screen as a GIF on Windows 11 is a feature that has long been requested by users seeking a lightweight and easily shareable alternative to traditional video screen captures. As GIFs remain popular for tutorials, quick bug reporting, and social media, Windows 11 has taken...