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How to record gameplay on Mac

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When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options -- including EaseUS RecExperts.
When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options — including EaseUS RecExperts.
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If you’re a big fan of playing video games, chances are you might need to record your gameplay sooner or later. Luckily, recording gameplay on a Mac is easy. And posting your results online is a great way to flex your gaming skills or learn from mistakes.

In this post, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to recording games using a free game recorder for Mac.

How to make Mac screen recordings

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Old toilet seat iBook
Some Macs may be too old for screen recording, but not many.
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As a Mac user, you already know how to take a quick screenshot with the ⌘⇧3 and ⌘⇧4 shortcuts. But did you know that you can also capture a video recording of your screen? If you’re running macOS Mojave, making a Mac screen recording proves as easy as hitting a shortcut, just like grabbing a screenshot. Older Macs can do it, too, albeit with a little more futzing.

Record Your Mac’s Screen For Free With QuickTime Player [OS X Tips]

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Make a Mac screen recording the quick, easy and free way with QuickTime Player.
Make a Mac screen recording the quick, easy and free way.
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Yesterday, we showed you how to record your iPhone or iPad’s screen using Reflector, an app that runs on your Mac and records the iOS device’s screen via a little AirPlay magic.

Today, let’s talk about recording your Mac’s screen. I was surprised to find out that QuickTime Player (which is already on your Mac) will do this for free. Here’s how to make the magic happen.