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To record computer screen, game, webcam, streaming videos, it is better to use a desktop recorder than a screen recorder online.

A browser-based recorder usually comes with less features and is not suitable to record gameplay while a desktop recorder is often more advanced and packed with various useful features.

For example, FonePaw Screen Recorder, the desktop recording software we introduce here, is full-featured desktop screen & audio recorder for Windows 10/8/7 and Mac.

Apart from the ability to record full screen, windows, certain areas, games, live streaming videos, webcam, audio (system sound & microphone voice) that average screen recorders can do, the FonePaw desktop recorder stands out with many advanced features.

• Record screen videos in high definitionat 60 fps;

• Enablehardware acceleration so that the computer runs more smoothly in recording gameplay or other processor-heavy screen activities;

• Save screen capture in various formats: PNG, GIF or videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, TS, etc.);

• Offer scheduled recordings to automatically record game, streaming videos;

• Add annotations in screen recording videos;

• Customizable hotkeysto control screen capture;Highlight mouse cursor in screen videos;

• Hide desktop icons during recording;

• Show countdown before filming computer screen.

Better than that, FonePaw Screen Recorder is now free to download. And unlike other free screen recorders which applies a watermark to your screen recording footage, this recorder won't add watermark to your videos.

Get this desktop recorder on Windows PC or Mac.

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With a simple interface, the desktop recorder is also quite easy-to-use. The followings are how to record desktop screen and audio with FonePaw Screen Recorder.

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How to Record Desktop Screen

When you open FonePaw Screen Recorder, you'll find 3 tools in the desktop recorder: screen recorder, audio recorder, snapshot. To take a video of a computer screen, click Video Reorderto start screen video capture.

Step 1 Select Area to Record

Toggle on the button for Display. Then click the arrow down button to select the recording region: full screen, customized area, preset frame (1080p, 720p, etc.). You can allow the recording region to move following the mouse cursor.

Step 2 Enable Webcam (Optional)

If you need to record facecam in picture-in-picture mode, turn on the button for Webcam.

Step 3 Adjust Audio Settings for Desktop Screen Capture

Turn on the buttons for System Sound and Microphone to enable the desktop recorder to record audio from computer and microphone. Drag the slider to adjust volume.

Step 4 Customize Recording Settings

Click More Settings, which will open Preference panel that give you many options. For example, you can add mouse cursors effects with different colors; allow to move the recording region during recording; select the format for the screen videos.

Step 5 Record Computer Screen

When you have set up all parameters, click REC. The screen recording will begin. You can add annotations or schedule a recording with the options in the floating panel.

When you are done, click Stop button. You can then view the screencast and if you are satisfactory, save the video on your PC.

NOTE: When FonePaw Screen Recorder is running, you can also use keyboard shortcuts to activate and stop screen video recording. The default hotkeys to start a screen video capture is Ctrl + Alt + R. The hotkeys to end a recording is Ctrl + Alt + R. You can customize the hotkeys in Settings.

How to Record Desktop Audio

FonePaw Screen Recorder can not only be a desktop screen recorder but also a desktop audio recorder to record audio from a computer in MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC.

The followings are how to record audio on Windows and Mac.

Step 1 Open Desktop Audio Recorder

When FonePaw Screen Recorder is running, click Audio Recorder.

Step 2 Adjust Audio Settings

To record internal audiofrom computer, enable System Sound. If you want to add voiceover, toggle on Microphone. You can adjust the volume now by dragging the slider or you can volume up or down later during the recording.

Tip: Click More Settings and go to Audio sections, you'll choose to save the recorded audio in what format and decide the quality of the recording.

Step 3 Record Audio on Computer

When you are ready, click REC Epson scan software with mac 10.13.6. to start recording audio. A window will appear, allowing you to pause, stop the recording, enter the duration of the recording to schedule a recording or adjust the volumes.

Step 4 Save the Recorded Audio

To stop recording, click Stop and desktop recorder will save the recorded audio file on your computer.

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