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Can you record a video playing on your imac screen?

Is there a way to record video right from the iMac screen? I want to some instructions for my mom on how to do some simple stuff on her computer.

iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 9, 2019 7:29 AM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2019 10:47 AM

Have a look here https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208721

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Can you record a video playing on your imac screen?

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