Screen recording on an Origin PC laptop is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using various methods. This guide will walk you through the steps of using the built-in Windows 10 Xbox Game Bar and a third-party software called OBS Studio.
Firstly, let's discuss the built-in method using the Xbox Game Bar. This feature is available on all Windows 10 laptops, including Origin PC laptops. To start, press the Windows key + G on your keyboard simultaneously. This command will open the Xbox Game Bar. If you're using this feature for the first time, you might need to enable it in the settings. To do this, go to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar, and toggle the switch to On.
Once the Xbox Game Bar is open, you'll see a variety of widgets. The one you're interested in is the Capture widget. If it's not visible, click on the Widget Menu, represented by two overlapping squares, and select Capture from the dropdown menu. In the Capture widget, you'll see a circular record button. Clicking this will start the screen recording. To stop the recording, you can either press the stop button in the Capture widget or use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Alt + R.
The Xbox Game Bar is a convenient tool for quick screen recordings, but it has its limitations. For more advanced features, you might want to consider using a third-party software like OBS Studio. OBS Studio is a free and open-source software that offers a wide range of recording and streaming options.
To use OBS Studio, you'll first need to download and install it from the official website. Once installed, open the software and you'll see a blank scene. To add your screen to the scene, right-click in the Sources box and select Add > Display Capture. A new window will open where you can select which display to capture if you have multiple monitors. Click OK to add the display to your scene.
Before you start recording, you might want to adjust the recording settings. To do this, go to File > Settings > Output. Here you can change the video quality, format, and other settings. Once you're happy with the settings, click OK to close the window.
To start recording, simply click the Start Recording button in the lower-right corner of the OBS Studio window. To stop the recording, click the Stop Recording button in the same location. Your recordings will be saved in the location specified in the Output settings.
In conclusion, screen recording on an Origin PC laptop can be done using either the built-in Xbox Game Bar or a third-party software like OBS Studio. The Xbox Game Bar is suitable for quick and simple recordings, while OBS Studio offers more advanced features for professional-quality recordings.
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