{"id":2493,"date":"2019-04-26T04:31:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T04:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/99techpost.com\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2019-04-29T04:23:20","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T04:23:20","slug":"why-you-should-get-a-screen-recorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99techpost.com\/why-you-should-get-a-screen-recorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Get a Screen Recorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you already have a screen recorder installed on your computer? If you do not you should definitely think about getting one \u2013 as it has more advantages than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>In fact if you\u2019re running macOS Mojave you will have one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/screenshot-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">built into the screen capture tool<\/a>. Similarly if you\u2019re on Windows 10 you can technically use its Game DVR feature as a screen recorder too.<\/p>\n<p>But before you try to use either of the built-in screen recorders or go out and find one \u2013 you should know what a screen recorder does, and why having one can be useful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is a Screen Recorder?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As you can guess a screen recorder is a tool that is designed to allow you to record video footage directly from your screen. The videos that are recorded from your screen are known as screencasts, which is why screen recorders are also sometimes referred to as screencast software.<\/p>\n<p>Typically screen recorders can also record the system audio from your computer, i.e. the audio from your speakers. Some may have other features as well to record audio from external devices, video from a webcam, or record the screen of other connected devices \u2013 such as mobile phones or tablets.<\/p>\n<p>Ways in Which a Screen Recorder Can Be Used<\/p>\n<p>The reason why you should get a screen recorder is because it can be used in a variety of different ways. Some of the ways that you may find that it comes in handy are to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Report errors or issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you encounter an error or technical issue, you could record a video that \u2018shows\u2019 what the problem is. That way you don\u2019t need to try to put it into words when you explain it to technical support or to your more tech-savvy friends and family who you may ask to help.<\/p>\n<p>If you want you could even upload the video to YouTube and then post a link to it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/top-10-resources-for-computer-troubleshooting-advice-remote-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">tech support forums<\/a>. Alternatively you could publish it on social media to get the help you need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create instructional videos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No other option is as good as creating instructional videos that show people how to perform tasks involving any digital product or platform. With a screen recorder you can record footage that shows each step clearly \u2013 and possibly include a voiceover to explain it further.<\/p>\n<p>Odds are you\u2019ll have seen many video tutorials created using screen recording \u2013 due to how popular it is.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Record video calls<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because it can record anything that is on your screen, you can use a screen recorder to record video calls on platforms such as Google Hangouts or Skype. That will give you a way to save important calls that are business related, or memorable conversations with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that this option can also be used to create content \u2013 such as expert interviews, Q&amp;A sessions, or discussion panels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Save online streaming videos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ever since screen recording started to become more accessible it has often been used as a tool to save online streaming videos. Instead of \u2018downloading\u2019 the videos directly it will let you record and save them while they play on your screen.<\/p>\n<p>In this way you can save any type of online streaming video, whether it is live, within an app, or ephemeral content.<\/p>\n<p>All in all you should be able to see the diverse range of ways in which screen recording can be used \u2013 and that\u2019s really just the tip of the iceberg. Simply put it is the single most effective way to save any content from your screen.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have a screen recorder you should give Movavi Screen Recorder a try. To start recording a video using it you just need to follow the instructions at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movavi.com\/support\/how-to\/how-to-convert-swf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.movavi.com\/support\/how-to\/how-to-convert-swf.html<\/a> It is truly user-friendly, and its features will let you set up the recording parameters such as the capture frame, frame rate, audio source, volume levels, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake having a screen recorder installed on your computer can make a world of difference. It will definitely expand your options significantly, and allow you to do things that you may not have even considered in the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you already have a screen recorder installed on your computer? 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