Windows 10 brought aton of newandawesome features.

One of the best features is the new Xbox app.

Even if you dont have an Xbox, this app is useful for everyone.

you might use it to record games, create clips from any app, and even stream console games.

Adding a game recorder to Windows 10 was the natural next step for Microsoft.

While a few applications can exempt themselves, most have not.

If not, start the app and login.

hit the red circle to start recording.

When youre done, press Win+G again and hit the red circle to end the recording.

Once youve finished recording, youll get a notification in the Action Center (Win+A).

Its unclear exactly which apps can and cannot be recorded.

The Game Bar wont record Skype for Desktop, for example.

However, the Xbox app can recorditself.

However, there are times where you do somethingtotally badassand no one was around to see it.

Record that works by constantly recording whatever youre playing, but only keeping the last thirty seconds.

This allows you to retroactively decide to start recording after something cool happens.

poke the Game DVR tab.

fire up the toggle under Record that.

kick off the game or app you want to record.

Click Yes, this is a game if it asks.

you’re able to initiate the Game Bar to activate Record that or just press Win+Alt+G.

With Windows 10, Microsoft is also making it possible to stream your Xbox One games to your PC.

This can be handy for a number of reasons.

For starters, it allows you to play console exclusives on a PC.

you could also keep playing games if someone else in your home is using your living room television.

To start streaming your games, youll need to set up both your Xbox and your PC.

Heres how to get started on the Xbox:

Open configs on your Xbox One.

Enable Allow game streaming to other devices.

Under Smartglass Connections, enable either From any SmartGlass rig or Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox.

Once your Xbox is set up, youll need to configure your PC.

Launch the Xbox app on your PC.

In the left-side panel, click Connect.

After the app scans for available Xboxes, choose yours from the list.

Once it connects, select your Xbox.