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A screencast is a video of a computer screen, and can be a useful tool for demonstrating software, teaching or training. I’ve used Camtasia<\/a> for years, but it is expensive. I’ve also heard great things about Jing<\/a>, which is available in both a free and a pro version. To learn more, Lifehacker Jason Fitzpatrick lists Five Best Screencasting Tools in his article of the same title<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A screencast is a video of a computer screen, and can be a useful tool for demonstrating software, teaching or training. I’ve used Camtasia for years, but it is expensive. 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