Posts tagged ‘video’

CamStudio: Free Computer Screen Recording

By Joel Rivera, January 19, 2009

If you’re like me that is passionate with technology and like to teach others with simple tutorials then this program is for you. CamStudio es a free open source screen recording software that lets you record the movements of your computer screen to share with others. This is a great tool for video tutorials.

software CamStudio: Free Computer Screen Recording

With this software you can record any activity you do in your computer screen while the REC button is on, once the REC button is stopped the file will be saved in .avi format.

CamStudio Features:

  • You can use it to create demonstration videos for any software program
  • Or how about creating a set of videos answering your most frequently asked questions?
  • You can create video tutorials for school or college class
  • You can use it to record a recurring problem with your computer so you can show technical support people
  • You can use it to create video-based information products you can sell
  • You can even use it to record new tricks and techniques you discover on your favorite software program, before you forget them

Download  this free screen recording software

5 tips to buy your next computer!

By Joel Rivera, January 3, 2009

Are you planning to replace your current computer and buy a new one? Well if that is the case let me help you with these basic tips. Choosing a new computer is not difficult at all  if you know what you’re looking for, but if you don’t know what type of computer you want you will have problems.

pclogo assembled 5 tips to buy your next computer!

Here some basic tips that will help you choose your best computer:

Question yourself: What will be the purpose of the computer, lets say if you’re a gamer you know you need a powerful computer which means you will pay a lot more than a regular PC, also if you are using your computer for daily computing then a regular computer should work.

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Getting your PC to a computer repair shop!

By Joel Rivera, December 31, 2008

Not knowing computers might be a BIG disadvantage to any computer user, not knowing the real cause of the computer can get you to pay a lot of money to the computer repair shop. I found two interesting videos on how a computer repair shop falsely misdiagnosed the computer problem and removed an expensive hardware to put cheap one.

House of Horror – Video 1

House of Horror – Video 2

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Convert Videos Online

By Joel Rivera, December 30, 2008

catchvideo Convert Videos Online

If you are looking for a way to convert videos online I got the solution for you, I found a Website which lets you convert any video to .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mpg, .mp3, etc…. you only have to write the link of the video location and viola! This Website is called CatchVideo the best of this website is that you can convert videos for free.

To get started get the video you want to download and convert it in CatchVideo.net

Prepare for Windows 7 (seven)

By Joel Rivera, December 29, 2008

Maybe you know already but in case you don’t Microsoft  is designing the successor of Windows Vista to clean its image, this new operating system will offers a lot of news features like Touch, Better Speech Recognition Software, Clear Text Tuner, Display Color Calibration Wizard, Gadgets, Infrared, Recovery, Troubleshooting, Workspaces Center, Location and Other .Sensors, Credential Manager, Biometric Devices, System Icons, Action Center, and Display.Windows Security Center has been renamed the Windows Action Center (Windows Health Center and Windows Solution Center in earlier builds) which encompasses both security and maintenance of the computer.

Here is a video showing the new Windows 7 version in action!

Are you ready for Windows 7? Also I would like to point out if you are planning to upgrade to Windows Vista hold your horses for now because soon Windows 7 will replace Windows Vista.

Install a Motherboard [Video]

By Joel Rivera, December 22, 2008

Are you planning to install a new motherboard? Well if yes I will show you this very good video that will guide you through all the steps on installing a motherboard. Remember to follow all the steps to prevent damaging the motherboard. If you get stuck for some reason get a person with more knowledge to finish the job.

Video from TigerTV

At this point you have to configure the motherboard and install the internal components like Video Card, Modem, Sound Card, etc….

Did you find this video helpful? This is not all you can find more how to here.

Download YouTube Videos without any software!

By Joel Rivera, December 22, 2008

Have you ever wondered if there is a way to download YouTube Videos? If yes I have good news for you, yes there is a way to do it. kickYouTube offers this option, the only thing you have to do is add the word “Kick” on front of the video you want to download and the download options will appear. Here is a video how it works.

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Hacking Windows Vista! Watch Out!

By Joel Rivera, December 20, 2008

Did you know Windows Vista can be hacked very easy? Well if you don’t now you know. So to avoid this make sure your computer is always secured. Below you will see a video showing the vulnerabilities in Windows Vista.

Tell us what you think, is your computer secured?

Fixing your own PC links

By Joel Rivera, December 13, 2008

Are you tired of paying to fix your computer? I would if I had to pay everytime my computer screws up. Well to resolve this problem why you don’t fix it yourself? Fixing a computer is not a science instead is a knowledge thing.

Most people think you need to have a diploma or certification to fix computers, let me tell you this diploma’s nor certificates fix computers is the person behind the certificates.

To demonstrate you can do it I will include useful “How to’s“ so you can fix your own computer.

  1. Troubleshoot your computer Power Supply
  2. Replace Computer Power Supply
  3. Troubleshoot your Laser Printer
  4. Install or configure a netword card
  5. Remove a computer virus
  6. Reset motherboard (CMOS) Bios
  7. Setup a Wireless Network
  8. Install a Video Card
  9. Troubleshoot Boot Process
  10. Install CD or DVD-ROM
  11. Install a 56K Internal Modem
  12. Build your own computer
  13. Format a Hard Drive
  14. Install a Printer
  15. Replace a Power Supply
  16. Install Windows XP
  17. Install more computer memory
  18. Disable Onboard Video Card

These “How to” articles will help you fix your own computer, remember this is at your own risk knowledge is the key here. Don’t rush to fix any part take the necessary time to fix it and make sure you don’t have static in your hands or you will damage the internal hardware parts.

How to remove statics in explained on every article, make sure to follow the guidelines.

Collection of uselful PC repair links

By Joel Rivera, December 3, 2008

If you’re in the PC Repair business or have a lot of computer experiences capable of fixing your own computer, then you know how it’s important having some software tools to diagnose and fix common software problems.

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