Screen recording workflow
Clean up your Mac before recording a screen video.
Screen recordings are reused, paused, zoomed in, clipped, and shared. That makes small app-name reveals more visible than they feel in the moment.
For: Creators, founders, teachers, and support teams recording a Mac screen
Recordings make small details permanent
A personal app in the Dock might be harmless during a live call, but in a tutorial video it becomes part of the asset. Cleaning your Mac before recording protects the polish of the video and the privacy of your workspace.
Use a repeatable recording setup
PrivyDock lets you prepare the same private app list before every recording. Pair it with Focus mode, a clean desktop, and a dedicated browser profile for a more professional capture.
Keep the product in focus
When personal apps are out of the way, viewers pay attention to the demo instead of scanning your Dock. That makes tutorials, launch videos, and support clips feel more intentional.
Checklist
A practical workflow before your Mac becomes visible.
FAQ
Short answers for this use case.
Why hide apps before recording?
Does PrivyDock edit my video?
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