RecBeamBlog
Guides for recording, reporting and sharing
Practical how-tos from the RecBeam team, grouped by topic. Each guide links to the full overview page for its subject.
Screen recording in Chrome
How to screen record in Chrome, with audioThree ways to screen record in Chrome with sound: your computer's built-in recorder, a Chrome extension, and a checklist for when audio goes missing.Read the guideScreen recorder extension not working? How to fix itA Chrome screen recorder that will not start, shows a black screen, has no sound or will not upload: the checks that fix it, in the order to try them.Read the guideHow to screen record on a Chromebook, with audioTwo ways to record your Chromebook screen: the built-in Screen capture tool and a Chrome extension that gives you a share link. Steps, audio and fixes.Read the guideHow to record internal audio in ChromeRecord the sound your computer plays, not just your microphone: tab audio, system audio on Windows, and what to do on a Mac. Steps and fixes.Read the guidePillar page: Screen recording in Chrome
Bug reporting
How to write a bug report: template and exampleWhat a bug report developers can act on contains: the seven parts, a copy-and-paste template, a good and a bad example, and how a recording replaces guesswork.Read the guideBug report examples: good, bad and by typeBug report examples you can copy: a visual bug, a functional bug, a performance bug and an intermittent crash, with what makes each one easy to fix.Read the guideHow to record a bug report videoRecord a bug so a developer can fix it without asking questions: how to prepare, what to say, how long to record and how to link the exact moment it breaks.Read the guideBug severity vs priority: how to set bothSeverity is how much a bug hurts; priority is how soon it gets fixed. Learn the difference, with a simple matrix, examples and who should decide each.Read the guidePillar page: Bug reporting
Screenshots
How to annotate a screenshot on Mac, Windows and ChromeMark up a screenshot with arrows, text, highlights and blur: the built-in tools on Mac and Windows, and a Chrome extension that also gives you a share link.Read the guideHow to take a full-page screenshot in ChromeCapture an entire web page, not just the part on screen, using Chrome's built-in DevTools. Steps for Windows and Mac, plus when a regular capture is better.Read the guideHow to blur sensitive information in a screenshotHide names, emails, numbers and keys before you share a screenshot: when to blur, when to cover completely, and how to do it in Chrome.Read the guidePillar page: Screenshots
Async video
Async vs sync communication: when to use eachAsync communication does not need everyone online at once; sync does. See the difference, when each wins and how video messages make async work.Read the guideHow to run an async standup with videoReplace the daily standup meeting with short recorded updates: a simple format, a schedule, where to post them, and how to keep the team aligned.Read the guideHow to send a video message with a share linkRecord your screen and your voice in Chrome and send a link instead of a long email. Steps, a simple script and tips to keep it short and clear.Read the guidePillar page: Async video
Free tools
WebM vs MP4: which to use, and how to convertWebM or MP4? Compare compatibility, quality and file size, see when each one wins, and convert between them free in your browser with no upload.Read the guideJPG vs PNG vs WebP: which image format to usePhotos, screenshots, logos or web pages: which of JPG, PNG and WebP to pick, with a simple comparison and free converters that run in your browser.Read the guideHow to merge PDF files for free, without uploadingCombine several PDFs into one in your browser: choose the files, reorder them and download. No upload, no sign-up, plus how to split and rotate afterwards.Read the guideHow to edit a PDF online without signing upAdd text, draw, highlight, cover text and sign a PDF in your browser. No account, no watermark, and your file is never uploaded. Steps and tips.Read the guidePillar page: Free tools