Screen recording on a Surface Go laptop is a simple process that can be accomplished using a variety of methods. This guide will walk you through the steps of using the built-in Xbox Game Bar tool, which is a feature that comes with all Windows 10 devices, including the Surface Go laptop. This tool is primarily designed for recording gameplay, but it can also be used to capture other activities on your screen.

To begin, you need to open the Xbox Game Bar. You can do this by pressing the Windows key and the G key at the same time. This will bring up the Xbox Game Bar overlay on your screen. If you have never used this feature before, you may need to enable it first. To do this, go to the settings menu, select the gaming section, and then turn on the Xbox Game Bar.

Once the Xbox Game Bar is open, you will see a variety of widgets. The one you are interested in is the one labeled "Capture." This widget has controls for screen recording. Before you start recording, you may want to adjust the settings to suit your needs. You can choose whether to record audio, and if so, whether to record all system sounds or just the sounds from a specific app. You can also choose the video quality and frame rate.

To start recording, simply click on the red record button in the Capture widget. You can also start recording by pressing the Windows key, the Alt key, and the R key at the same time. Once you start recording, you will see a small timer in the corner of your screen showing you how long you have been recording.

While you are recording, you can use your laptop as you normally would. The Xbox Game Bar will record everything that happens on your screen. If you want to stop recording, you can either click on the stop button in the Capture widget or press the Windows key, the Alt key, and the R key again.

After you stop recording, the video will be saved automatically. You can find it in the Captures folder, which is located in the Videos folder in your user directory. From there, you can view the video, edit it, or share it with others.

In conclusion, screen recording on a Surface Go laptop is a straightforward process thanks to the built-in Xbox Game Bar tool. With this tool, you can easily capture your screen activities and save them as video files. Whether you want to record a tutorial, a presentation, or a gaming session, the Xbox Game Bar has you covered.