Capture entire page in one go

Hey everyone! Can you please guide me how to take screenshot of entire page in one go using any shortcut keys or something else?

https://redd.it/1lktmk4
@r_Windows

windows age better or Mac?

ok so I want a pc in budget under $700-800 and from various chatbots they do support that Mac usually ages better than windows. do you second this? I personally use a MacBook Air m1 and it pretty much worked awesomely for the last 4yrs it was with me. but windows I am not sure as I only had one PC before which did lag a lot and gave many performance issues after 5-6 yrs of use but that was during the windows 7 to 8 and 10 switch so maybe today the world is different? anyone used windows for more than 5-6 yrs and it was still pretty awesome(PC in budget only of course PC costing supreme money will last better)?

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@r_Windows

Add file under "Create new" window

When you right click and select "create new", is there a way to add a file type to pop up there? i did a little research, but cant find anything and AI isnt helping at all. This might be the wrong sub, any idea what to do?

https://redd.it/1llgz0p
@r_Windows

Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black
https://apnews.com/article/bsod-black-screen-windows-error-page-9711e0e60d3b7e70d3285b7969506d86?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=share

https://redd.it/1llg1wx
@r_Windows

Microsoft replaces iconic Blue Screen of Death with new Black Screen of Death
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-windows-bsod-removed-replaced-black-screen

https://redd.it/1llbfvi
@r_Windows

If i copy EVERY single file on my hard drive to another drive (using a file manager in linux or something else) then will EVERYTHING be intact? (Desktop, working windows install)

Im just doing this just in case because it houses important data.

https://redd.it/1llcnot
@r_Windows

Windows 11 KB5060829 finally adds smaller taskbar icons
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/06/27/windows-11-kb5060829-adds-taskbar-features-privacy-features-on-24h2/

https://redd.it/1llfc22
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I made a MSDOS (has windows versions) Virtual Machine website thing i guess

https://redd.it/1llp7vo
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Heads up: New setting in Microsoft Store personalizes your experience by default

Just noticed a new toggle in the Microsoft Store called “Personalised experiences” — and it’s turned on by default. It customizes your experience with recommendations and featured content based on your usage.

https://preview.redd.it/dlmqumoemf9f1.png?width=1007&format=png&auto=webp&s=78be623d4ddfcf5161fe0063cd4c41075ec8dc0a

Anyone else noticed this? Thoughts?

https://redd.it/1llov9k
@r_Windows

If there is an existing right click context menu button when I right click ON a folder, is it possible to duplicate this so that it also appears when I right click in an open area within that folder?

I have an image browser that I use, and I can right click a folder and hit open with image viewer, which is fine, but if it's possible I wanna duplicate this so that when I'm inside that folder I can right click in an open area and it will have the same button, so that I can open that folder in my image browser without having to back out of it just to get to the icon of the folder.

https://redd.it/1llvhs3
@r_Windows

What is the best screen recording software for Windows 11?

TL;DR:

For high-quality + lightweight usage: Bandicam
For quick recordings: Windows Game Bar
For full control + pro features: OBS
For automation + advanced workflows: ShareX
For recording + editing in one tool: Camtasia

Hey folks, just wanted to share something that might help everyone here. I’ve been testing different screen recorders on Windows 11 for the past 4 months. Tried a 20+ recording software over the past few months, and figured I’d post what I learned in case someone else is looking for a solution.

I've tested these screen recorders on:

Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Specs: Intel Core i5-3320M, 8 GB DDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000
OS: Windows 11 Home
Testing tools: Task Manager (CPU, RAM), stopwatch, and file size stats
Use cases tested: screen tutorials, browser walkthroughs, app switch behavior, audio sync, region capture, webcam overlay

# 1. Bandicam

Tested with: Region recording, desktop walkthrough, YouTube playback

Results:

CPU: \~6-9 % at 1080p/30 fps. (lowest impact of all options tested)
File size: 1.5GB MP4 for 60-minute desktop recording (best compression I saw)
Zero crashes in 3 weeks of daily use (recorded 40+ sessions)
Audio stayed perfectly synced even on 2+ hour recordings
Maintained consistent 30fps throughout all test sessions
Memory usage stayed under 400MB even during long recordings

Pros:

Recording region selector is clean and accurate. No flicker or offset.
Super simple UI. I figured out how to record a selected region in under 2 minutes.
Records directly to MP4 with customizable bitrate (used CBR @ 10Mbps).
Useful little features like mouse click effects, live drawing, auto-stop recording.
File compression is excellent - 1-hour video was way smaller than OBS at similar quality

Cons:

Free version adds tiny watermark.
10-minute limit per recording on free-version. (Full version costs around $40)
No built-in editor.

Good enough for: Regular recording work, user-friendly interface, reliable daily use

Verdict: Very stable and lightweight. If OBS is too much and Game Bar is too little, this lands right in the middle. I personally liked it, just had to trim recordings separately.

# 2. Windows Game Bar

How to access: Press Win + G.

Tested on: Chrome, Discord, Valorant, PowerPoint, Desktop

Results:

CPU: \~10–15 % (Task Manager).
File size: 350 MB MP4. (25-minute PowerPoint recording)
Works only if the app is “recognized” as a game or a supported app.
I had issues with audio levels. You can’t adjust mic vs system volume separately.
On Valorant, I got frame drops (tested on Ryzen 5 3600 + GTX 1660 Super) if recording at 1080p.
Recording got corrupted once when I tabbed out mid-session.

Pros: No downloads needed; overlays nicely on most games and apps. Very low CPU overhead (\~8–10% in-game on my rig).

Cons:

Cannot record desktop or File Explorer AT ALL.
Basic settings only (30 FPS max, fixed audio sources).
No pause button.
Can’t adjust mic vs. system levels separately; one slider only.
Occasional performance hits in heavy-load games.
Had weird issues where it randomly stopped recording without warning. Not reliable for longer sessions.

Good enough for: Very basic stuff, like short gameplay or browser captures.

Wouldn’t use for: Anything that requires switching between windows or showing desktop actions.

Verdict: Good for basic tasks, but not dependable for long, serious projects. If you don't care about quality and just need a quick clip, it works best.

# 3. OBS Studio

Tested with: Dual-monitor scenes, webcam overlay, zoom call + browser + game capture, NVENC vs x264 encoding.

Results:

CPU: Spiked to \~20 % at 720p/30 fps with NVENC encoder. So better if you have a dedicated GPU.
File size: 1.8GB MP4 for 45-minute desktop recording at 1080p/30fps
Crashed twice during long recordings (both over 90 minutes)
Memory usage climbed

What is the best screen recording software for Windows 11?

**TL;DR:**

* **For high-quality + lightweight usage:** Bandicam
* **For quick recordings:** Windows Game Bar
* **For full control + pro features:** OBS
* **For automation + advanced workflows:** ShareX
* **For recording + editing in one tool:** Camtasia

Hey folks, just wanted to share something that might help everyone here. I’ve been testing different screen recorders on Windows 11 for the past 4 months. Tried a 20+ recording software over the past few months, and figured I’d post what I learned in case someone else is looking for a solution.

I've tested these screen recorders on:

* **Laptop:** Lenovo ThinkPad T430
* **Specs:** Intel Core i5-3320M, 8 GB DDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000
* **OS:** Windows 11 Home
* **Testing tools:** Task Manager (CPU, RAM), stopwatch, and file size stats
* **Use cases tested:** screen tutorials, browser walkthroughs, app switch behavior, audio sync, region capture, webcam overlay

# 1. Bandicam

**Tested with:** Region recording, desktop walkthrough, YouTube playback

**Results:**

* CPU: \~6-9 % at 1080p/30 fps. (lowest impact of all options tested)
* File size: 1.5GB MP4 for 60-minute desktop recording (best compression I saw)
* Zero crashes in 3 weeks of daily use (recorded 40+ sessions)
* Audio stayed perfectly synced even on 2+ hour recordings
* Maintained consistent 30fps throughout all test sessions
* Memory usage stayed under 400MB even during long recordings

**Pros:**

* Recording region selector is clean and accurate. No flicker or offset.
* Super simple UI. I figured out how to record a selected region in under 2 minutes.
* Records directly to MP4 with customizable bitrate (used CBR @ 10Mbps).
* Useful little features like mouse click effects, live drawing, auto-stop recording.
* File compression is excellent - 1-hour video was way smaller than OBS at similar quality

**Cons:**

* Free version adds tiny watermark.
* 10-minute limit per recording on free-version. (Full version costs around $40)
* No built-in editor.

**Good enough for:** Regular recording work, user-friendly interface, reliable daily use

**Verdict:** Very stable and lightweight. If OBS is too much and Game Bar is too little, this lands right in the middle. I personally liked it, just had to trim recordings separately.

# 2. Windows Game Bar

**How to access:** Press Win + G.

**Tested on:** Chrome, Discord, Valorant, PowerPoint, Desktop

**Results:**

* CPU: \~10–15 % (Task Manager).
* File size: 350 MB MP4. (25-minute PowerPoint recording)
* Works only if the app is “recognized” as a game or a supported app.
* I had issues with audio levels. You can’t adjust mic vs system volume separately.
* On Valorant, I got frame drops (tested on Ryzen 5 3600 + GTX 1660 Super) if recording at 1080p.
* Recording got corrupted once when I tabbed out mid-session.

**Pros:** No downloads needed; overlays nicely on most games and apps. Very low CPU overhead (\~8–10% in-game on my rig).

**Cons:**

* Cannot record desktop or File Explorer AT ALL.
* Basic settings only (30 FPS max, fixed audio sources).
* No pause button.
* Can’t adjust mic vs. system levels separately; one slider only.
* Occasional performance hits in heavy-load games.
* Had weird issues where it randomly stopped recording without warning. Not reliable for longer sessions.

**Good enough for:** Very basic stuff, like short gameplay or browser captures.

**Wouldn’t use for:** Anything that requires switching between windows or showing desktop actions.

**Verdict:** Good for basic tasks, but not dependable for long, serious projects. If you don't care about quality and just need a quick clip, it works best.

# 3. OBS Studio

**Tested with:** Dual-monitor scenes, webcam overlay, zoom call + browser + game capture, NVENC vs x264 encoding.

**Results:**

* CPU: Spiked to \~20 % at 720p/30 fps with NVENC encoder. So better if you have a dedicated GPU.
* File size: 1.8GB MP4 for 45-minute desktop recording at 1080p/30fps
* Crashed twice during long recordings (both over 90 minutes)
* Memory usage climbed

to 2.3GB during recording sessions more than 60 minutes
* The audio sync was perfect, but you need to route the system + mic properly.

**Pros:**

* Free with no watermarks or limits
* Records everything: desktop, multiple windows, webcam, different audio sources
* Quality is genuinely good (compared side-by-side with Game Bar, much sharper)
* GPU encoding (NVENC) makes it smooth if your system supports it
* Saved separate audio tracks (mic/system) for editing later - huge plus.
* Live preview to adjust mic gain visually in real-time.

**Cons:**

* CPU peaked at \~30% during full screen + webcam recording.
* Crashed twice during important 2-hour recordings, lost everything both times
* Took nearly 1 hour of YouTube tutorials + trial-error to configure properly.

**Good enough for:** Streamers, YouTubers, long-form recording with scene switching and overlays

**Wouldn’t use for:** Quick one-click recording or users unfamiliar with video/audio tech

**Verdict:** Once it’s set up, it’s amazing. But unless you’re ready to learn, it’ll frustrate you.

# 4. ShareX

**Tested with:** Partial screen + GIF recording + Imgur auto-upload

**Results:**

* CPU: \~8-12% (lightest of all options tested)
* File size: 950MB MP4 for 30-minute recording (larger than expected for the quality)
* Started dropping frames after 22 minutes in my longest test
* Audio was out of sync by 3 seconds on recordings over 25 minutes
* Couldn't get my USB headset working properly - only captured system audio
* Recording quality noticeably worse than other options at same settings

**Pros:**

* Super lightweight, barely noticed it running
* Free and open source
* Good for screenshots and short videos
* Quick upload options to various services
* Decent for capturing specific screen regions

**Cons:**

* Video recording feels basic compared to Bandicam or OBS
* Interface looks dated
* Had audio issues with my headset setup
* Started dropping frames on recordings over 20 minutes
* Documentation is basically non-existent
* Good enough for: Quick bug reports, screenshots, very basic recording needs
* Wouldn't use for: Professional content, longer recordings, complex audio setups
* Verdict: Great utility but not a main recording solution

**Good enough for:** Quick bug reports, screenshots, very basic recording needs

**Wouldn't use for:** Professional content, longer recordings, complex audio setups

**Verdict:** Great utility but not a main recording solution

# 5. Camtasia

**Tested with:** Full desktop recording + editing transitions

**Results:**

* CPU: \~15-20% during recording, 60-80% during editing on work laptop
* File size: 2.1GB MP4 for 45-minute recording
* Never crashed during recording phase
* Editing caused my laptop to overheat twice (fan at 100%)
* Export took 35 minutes for a 45-minute video on my hardware
* RAM usage spiked to 4.2GB during complex editing tasks

**Pros:**

* Recording and editing in one place - saves tons of workflow time
* UI is super polished
* Built-in assets and effects to make videos look way more professional
* Export presets for different platforms worked perfectly

**Cons:**

* Price is insane - like $180 last I checked
* Made my laptop struggle during editing (fan going crazy)
* Complete overkill if you just need basic recording
* Constant "upgrade to pro" notifications during trial
* Most features require additional subscriptions

**Good enough for:** Full video production workflow, corporate training, polished content

**Wouldn't use for:** Casual recording, budget users, simple screen grabs

**Verdict:** Excellent software but only worth it if you're doing this professionally

# My Current Setup

After all this testing, here's my real setup:

* **Quick demos:** Game Bar when it works (single window stuff)
* **Regular work:** Bandicam (bought it after trial, use it almost daily now)
* **Complex projects:** OBS when I need multiple sources

https://redd.it/1lluo50
@r_Windows

(26100.4484) Pressing Shift + F10 during OOBE does not bring up CMD on first boot

THIS IS NOT A TECH SUPPORT

This feature is currently only available to those who add LCU (Latest Cumulative Update) to their ISO.

This was first discovered in Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel), and at the time, it was thought to be a bug. However, it's now present in Public Release build 26100 (also known as 24H2), and I believe it's not a bug but a feature.

https://redd.it/1lls9sz
@r_Windows

How do I download windows onto my pc using a usb

I suspect that my pc has malware affecting its windows functions, so I was going to factory reset it and download windows from a different computer onto a usb but I don’t know how to do this. When trying to reset it only gives me two options local or cloud. Which one should I pick for usb or do I not even need a usb and I can just use cloud instal to remove possible malware.

https://redd.it/1lm1n1t
@r_Windows

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 for the Dev Channel
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/06/27/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26200-5670-dev-channel/

https://redd.it/1lm287i
@r_Windows

How to move my downloads folder

I was moving some file locations from my C: drive to my D: drive and while moving the download's i accidentally moved that to D: only instead of actual folder, now it tells me that it cant move a parent file into a child one, is there no hope or is there a solution im not aware of?

https://redd.it/1lm2ma1
@r_Windows

Windows 8.1 still receiving definition updates in 2025?

Hello!

I installed a Windows 8.1 Pro VM today and decided to try and update it. Normal Windows Update errors out, but Windows Defender finds and sucessfully updates the virus-definition. It even says that the virus-definition was created at the 27.06.2025 at 11:02. Now the fact that the virus-definition was created just a couple houres before I started the update is a bit suspicious so maybe it is just an old version with the wrong date? Or is windows 8.1 still receiving updates?

Yes I do know about windows server 2012 but this is regular windows.


Best regards

Key_Canary_4199

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@r_Windows

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-version-25h2-official-announcement

https://redd.it/1lm4tu8
@r_Windows

How do you customize the taskbar?

I just got a new laptop and it’s win10, while I have used win10 before I have mainly used win11 and every time I try to mess with the taskbar it just takes me to a website, anyone know how to actually customize it?

https://redd.it/1lm352g
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