Screen recording on a Dell Inspiron laptop can be a useful tool for a variety of reasons. Whether you're creating a tutorial, capturing gameplay, or recording a video call, the ability to record your screen can come in handy. This guide will walk you through the process of screen recording on a Dell Inspiron laptop.
Before you start, it's important to note that while some Dell Inspiron laptops may come with built-in screen recording software, many do not. If your laptop doesn't have this software, you'll need to download a screen recording program. There are many free and paid options available online, such as OBS Studio, Camtasia, and Bandicam. For the purpose of this guide, we'll use OBS Studio as it is free and widely used.
First, download OBS Studio from the official website. Make sure to choose the version that matches your operating system. Once the download is complete, open the installer and follow the prompts to install the software on your laptop. After the installation is complete, launch OBS Studio.
Upon launching OBS Studio, you'll see a black screen with various options at the bottom. To start recording your screen, you'll first need to create a new 'Scene'. Click on the '+' button under the 'Scenes' box at the bottom left of the screen. Name the scene whatever you like, for example, 'Screen Recording'.
Next, you'll need to add a 'Source' to your scene. The source is what OBS Studio will record. In this case, you want to record your entire screen. Click on the '+' button under the 'Sources' box (next to the 'Scenes' box). From the dropdown menu, select 'Display Capture'. Name the source and click 'OK'. A new window will pop up showing your entire screen. Click 'OK' again.
Now, you're almost ready to start recording. Before you do, you should adjust your recording settings. Click on 'Settings' in the bottom right corner of the screen. Here, you can adjust the quality of your recording, the format of the output file, and where the recording will be saved on your laptop. Once you've adjusted your settings to your liking, click 'OK'.
Finally, to start recording, click on 'Start Recording' in the bottom right corner of the screen. Everything that happens on your screen will now be recorded. To stop recording, click on 'Stop Recording'. Your recording will be automatically saved to the location you specified in the settings.
In conclusion, screen recording on a Dell Inspiron laptop involves downloading a screen recording program, setting up a scene and source, adjusting your recording settings, and starting and stopping the recording. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to easily record your screen for any purpose.
Recording.new by Tella
Tella's Recording.new offers a complimentary screen capturing tool. With it, you have the option to capture your screen, webcam, or both simultaneously using your browser. If you're using a Samsung laptop, here's your guide:
Open a new tab and head to recording.new
Grant permission for the tool to use your camera and mic
Select "Share screen" and decide which screen you'd like to capture
Initiate the recording
Once you've captured what you need, hit the stop icon
You'll then land on the video's dedicated page to review and distribute its link
To store, modify, or fetch the video, registration with Tella is required.
For a live demo of Recording.new by Tella, check out the video below.