How to Record a Computer Screen

Have you ever imagined recording a tutorial on your computer? It’s pretty easy to do. The steps might change a little depending on your type of computer and the software you use.

Software Applications:

Software applications are user friendly and easy to install and use. There are a lot of screen recording software applications available. This can be possible through screen recording software. Isn’t it amazing!

CamStudio:

There is another good screen recording tool called CamStudio. This software can be downloaded free from the website. After installing it you can start using it to record the entire computer screen or even just a portion of it.

AVI:

The recorded file is AVI format most of the time. This file is extremely big and is not easy to attach or send through email. For e.g. if I record a 5 minute video and saved it, it shows 7mb for 5 minutes recording. I will have to save it in SWF option, but won’t be able to play it back because the file size of SWF is too big. You can use screen recording software that is compatible with your computer and also enable you to save and send any file format. You should use software that gives you a free trial offer so that you personally get to know the features and installation of it.

This screen recording software is very important and beneficial because sometimes if your screen gives you problems in displaying the data or hangs up again and again shoring an unreadable language and you are unable to explain your technician on phone about it, then you can record the screen and send it to the technician via mail. He will have a look at it and guide you about solving this problem.

Another importance of this screen recording is that it can save your time. It is efficient. Better to teach and explain things that you can do verbally with a visual for others.

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Originally posted 2010-04-19 03:36:10.

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