60-Second App - Android

#46 / 2011-09-20 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.

If you're a dedicated news junkie, then you won't want to miss out on the

. This app gives you access to all of CNN's latest news from around the world, including stories with pictures and videos. There's even an option to get breaking news updates straight to your Android phone so that you're always among the first to know.

60-Second App - Android

NASA App for Android review

#45 / 2011-09-14 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.

Now that we're living in an era of space-age technology -- computers smaller than our hands, Internet everywhere -- why not use that technology to learn about space? The

NASA App for Android

is the perfect tool to do so as it gives you access to heaps of NASA content including news, pictures, videos and other updates, plus it's completely free.

Introducing the new Facebook Groups

Adding group posts and comments

#3 / 2011-08-03 10:00:00 / 1:18 min.

Facebook privacy

is important to most

Facebook users

so it's a good thing that

Facebook groups

allow for more privacy than ever before. In this episode, we show you

how to add posts

and

comment on other posts

that are made to your

group page

. Only members can comment, and no-one else can see the content unless the privacy is set to Open.

Lab Rats

Mastering iTunes Sync

#282 / 2011-07-25 17:00:00 / 26:13 min.

We're all amassing large

digital libraries

of files like

music, movies, photos, e-books

... more than will fit comfortably onto our mobile devices, in many cases.

Using iTunes Sync

is one way to make sure you get more of the items you want and less of the ones you don't want. Sean and Andy delve into the workings of iTunes Sync and show you a few tricks you need to know in order to make it work properly for you so you can

manage your media collection

.

60-Second App - Apple

The Weather Channel Max for iPad review

#96 / 2011-05-26 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.

In this episode of

60-Second App

, we show you a

free iPad application

that's bound to be a hit with

weather watchers

out there.

The Weather Channel Max for iPad

allows you to easily check the weather for your area, see

10 day weather forecasts

or even watch video features.

How do I use the HTC HD7

Taking photos and video with the HD7

#5 / 2011-04-15 10:00:00 / 3:58 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to use the HTC HD7

's camera to

take photos and video

. We'll also show you how to

adjust the settings

so that you can

change the photo or video resolution

,

add effects to your shots

, or

change the flash settings

.

60-Second App - Apple

HowStuffWorks for iPhone review

#82 / 2011-03-23 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.

If you've ever said to yourself, "I wish I knew how that worked," then you might want to check out the

free HowStuffWorks application for iPhone

. This handy app gives you access to all sorts of

content from HowStuffWorks.com

like

articles, podcasts and videos

. It's the perfect go-to app for curious personalities.

60-Second App - Android

Tumblr for Android review

#7 / 2011-03-22 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.

If you're a frequent

Facebook or Twitter user

, then you may be looking for an

Android application

that allows you to post to both at the same time. The

free Tumblr app for Android

allows you to do just that, letting you easily

post to Facebook and Twitter

and share things like

quotes, text, audio and video

.

Introducing the Boxee box

Controlling your Boxee with an iPhone app

#11 / 2011-03-11 10:01:00 / 2:16 min.

The Boxee remote is a handy way to

control the Boxee software

but iPhone users have another option in the

Boxee remote application

. This allows you to

control your Boxee from your iPhone

so long as they are on the same network, which is much easier than hooking up a

mouse and keyboard

. We'll show you

how to download and use the iPhone Boxee remote app

in this episode.

Introducing the Boxee box

Building your own Boxee device

#10 / 2011-03-11 10:00:00 / 1:43 min.

While the Boxee box is cool and has a unique shape, it might not be for everybody. If you'd rather

make your own Boxee box

so you can put one of your

old computers to good use

, you can do that too. Just download the appropriate Boxee software depending on whether you're using a Windows, Linux or Mac machine and follow along with this tutorial.

Accessing YouTube from your iPhone

Customizing shortcut buttons

#5 / 2011-03-11 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.

In our last episode of this series, we'll show you how to

customize your YouTube iPhone app

so that you always have access to the features you use most. The buttons at the bottom will act as

shortcuts to YouTube menus

but you can change these in your

application settings

so that you can

access whatever videos you want to watch

quickly and easily.

Introducing the Boxee box

Using the Boxee settings menu

#9 / 2011-03-10 10:00:00 / 3:23 min.

If you want to

change your Boxee settings

, you should know that it's as easy as selecting the cog wheel from the

Boxee menu

. From there, you can see

Boxee system information

,

change your media settings

, change the

general settings

of your Boxee device and more. You can also

lock out adult content

so that you keep that content from appearing on your Boxee.

Accessing YouTube from your iPhone

Finding the most recently uploaded videos on YouTube

#4 / 2011-03-10 09:00:00 / 1:15 min.

Even though there are so many

videos on YouTube

, you might find yourself watching the same ones over and over again. In this episode, we'll show you

how to find new YouTube videos

using the YouTube iPhone app

so you can find some original content. We'll also show you how to

view and manage your favorite videos

.

Introducing the Boxee box

Controlling and managing user accounts

#8 / 2011-03-09 10:00:00 / 2:15 min.

You may want to have more than one

user on your Boxee box

. In this episode, we'll show you

how to create more Boxee accounts

so that each Boxee user can have their own

settings, favorites and friends

. You can easily

switch Boxee users

whenever you want so that you can keep your favorite videos safe from prying eyes.

Accessing YouTube from your iPhone

Finding featured and most viewed videos

#3 / 2011-03-09 09:00:00 / 1:22 min.

Finding popular videos

using the

iPhone YouTube application

is easy. You can either select Featured to see some of the

featured YouTube videos

that are currently playing or you can tap Most Viewed. The Most Viewed section will allow you to sort

videos by most viewed of all time

, of the week or of the day.

Introducing the Boxee box

Getting and using Boxee apps

#7 / 2011-03-08 10:00:00 / 3:14 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to add apps to your Boxee

unit so that you can

access more video content

. This includes

adding more repositories

from which you can access content. We'll show you

how to add repositories

and

manage your current apps

in this episode so you can get access to the most videos.

Accessing YouTube from your iPhone

Adding videos to a playlist and subscribing to videos

#2 / 2011-03-08 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

Much like you can on the YouTube website, you can easily

create video playlists

or

subscribe to video channels

using the

YouTube iPhone application

. This way, if the user posts a video, you'll always know when a new one goes up. We'll show you how it works in this episode.

Introducing the Boxee box

Playing video files from an external or network drive

#6 / 2011-03-07 09:00:00 / 4:25 min.

The

Boxee box

gives you the ability to

play videos from the web

but also to

run files off of an external drive

. One way to do this is to use the SD card slot to plug in your SD card or to use the USB ports on the back to attach an

external hard drive

or other device. You can also

connect to a network with your Boxee

and we'll show you how in this episode.

Accessing YouTube from your iPhone

Searching for and viewing a video

#1 / 2011-03-07 09:00:00 / 1:13 min.

If you've got the

YouTube iPhone app

, then you're going to want to know how to

find your favorite YouTube videos

. We'll show you

how to search for videos

and how to

bookmark or share videos

that you want to watch later or

share with friends

. You can even use the app to

rate or comment on videos

.

Introducing the Boxee box

Using the Watch Later function

#5 / 2011-03-04 10:00:00 / 3:22 min.

The

Watch Later feature on the Boxee

box is a great way that you can

store video content

that you don't have time to watch right now in an easy to access list. That way when you go to the

Watch Later page

, you'll see all of the videos that you

flagged to Watch Later

. There's even a way to

add videos to your Watch Later

list from within your web browser.

Using the Flickr app for iPhone

Uploading a new photo to Flickr

#5 / 2011-03-04 09:00:00 / 1:48 min.

In our last episode on

using Flickr on your iPhone

, we'll show you

how to add a new photo or video to Flickr

. You can choose to

upload a photo or video

from your iPhone's memory or take a new one and upload it on the spot. While uploading, you can also choose to

add a title and description, add tags

, a location and more.

Introducing the Boxee box

Playing back shows and movies on Boxee

#4 / 2011-03-03 10:00:00 / 3:22 min.

Boxee makes it easy for you to

find television shows and movies

whenever you want. Now there are a number of different ways to find

movies and television shows to watch on Boxee

so we'll show you how to sort the various

lists of video titles

in this episode. We'll also tell you what to expect when

watching a movie

and show you how to

control video playback

.

Introducing the Boxee box

Navigating the Boxee Home screen

#3 / 2011-03-02 10:00:00 / 4:16 min.

The

Boxee Home screen

is where you choose what you want to do with your Boxee. You'll know you're at the Home screen if you can see the word Home in the top-left with your username below. Below that, you'll see a row of

different Boxee functions

:

Friends, Watch Later, Shows, Movies, Apps and Files

. We'll show you how to use each of your Boxee functions in this episode.

Introducing the Boxee box

Defining the Boxee box

#1 / 2011-02-28 10:00:00 / 3:43 min.

Here, we introduce you to the

Boxee box

and tell you what the Boxee unit is capable of and tell you a little bit about

how to use the Boxee box

. Although it is fairly easy to use, the Boxee box has some eccentricities that separate it from other

media units

. The shape is unique and the Boxee box has its own unique remote. We'll tell you

how to use the Boxee

in this episode.

Introducing the Boxee box

How Do I Use the Boxee Box complete series

#12 / 2011-02-28 10:00:00 / 33:31 min.

In this series, we show you how to use the Boxee box to stream video throughout your home. We'll show you how to install the Boxee unit and how to hook up your Boxee to your television. We'll also show you the best ways to find videos and media content through your Boxee unit so you can enjoy all kinds of video whenever you want.

Tutorials

Activating parental restrictions on an iPhone

#886 / 2011-02-25 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.

If you need to set the

parental restrictions and controls on an iPhone

, then you can access them

using your iPhone Settings

. Once in the

parental restrictions

menu, you'll be able to

restrict access to the camera

or choose to

restrict TV shows, movies and even apps

. We'll show you how in this tutorial.

Customizing your Tumblr account

Customizing your theme on Tumblr

#1 / 2011-02-21 09:00:00 / 1:40 min.

If you have a

Tumblr account

, then you might be interested in finding some ways to spruce up your

Tumblr page

. Fortunately, Tumblr has many themes available and you can customize each Tumblr theme to your liking. We'll show you how to

change your Tumblr theme

and

customize your theme's appearance

in this episode.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Managing your Hulu queue

#1 / 2011-02-14 09:00:00 / 2:27 min.

If you're a

Hulu user

who likes to keep up with all the

latest television shows

, then you'll want to know

how to manage your video queue

and

subscribe to videos

. While you can

watch videos for free on Hulu

without an account, it's recommended that you

create a Hulu account

so that you can effectively

manage your subscriptions

and your video queue.

Using your Windows Phone 7

Taking photos and videos

#7 / 2010-12-21 10:00:00 / 5:37 min.

In this episode, we show you how to use the camera on a

Windows Phone 7 device

. We'll demonstrate how to

take photos and videos

using the LG Optimus Quantum

, how to

change your camera settings

and more. We also show you how to

manage your photo library

and change background images.

60-Second App - Apple

VLC Media Player for iPad review

#57 / 2010-12-01 12:00:00 / 1:06 min.

If you own an iPad, then you've probably noticed its flaws when it comes to

video playback

. Fortunately, there is now a free app for that provided by the VLC team.

VLC Media Player

allows you to

play videos, music

and almost any type of media file with ease and can be easily found through iTunes.

Tracking Diet and Fitness for Health

Finding workout DVDs

#10 / 2010-11-26 09:00:00 / 1:55 min.

In this last episode we show you how to

find workout DVDs online

using

Collage Video

. This site makes it easy to find a video with a

workout routine

that suits your needs. You can also

see customer reviews

and compare videos so you get the workout DVD that you want.

Top Secrets: YouTube Video Editor

Merging and transitioning between videos

#3 / 2010-11-17 09:00:00 / 1:45 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to splice videos together

using YouTube's Video Editor

. Any video that you've uploaded to your

YouTube account

can be cut and combined with another. We'll also be showing you

how to add transitions

between your video clips.

Top Secrets: YouTube Video Editor

Editing your first video

#2 / 2010-11-16 09:00:00 / 1:20 min.

Here, we show you how to use the

YouTube Video Editor

to edit your first video. We'll teach you how to

add videos to the storyboard

and cut your videos to your liking. You can do this with multiple videos so that you can eventually

create a custom video

using

multiple video clips

.

Top Secrets: YouTube Video Editor

Introducing YouTube's Video Editor

#1 / 2010-11-15 09:00:00 / 1:05 min.

In this episode, we introduce you to the

YouTube TestTube

. That's where you can go to

edit your YouTube videos

using the Video Editor once you log in to your

YouTube account

. Over the following episodes, we'll show you

how to use the Video Editor

and its various features.

How Do I use AppleTV

Using YouTube through AppleTV

#7 / 2010-11-09 10:00:00 / 3:42 min.

In this episode, we show you how to

access YouTube through AppleTV

. Although the layout is different, you can

watch videos on YouTube

through your AppleTV the same way as you would using your computer. You can also

log in to YouTube

and see your Favorites and your subscriptions. We walk you through it in this episode.

How to keep your Facebook account private and secure

Changing your photo tagging settings in Facebook

#8 / 2010-08-04 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.

There are lots of unflattering

pictures of people

out there, and chances are you don't want to be in one of them. That's why, when you're

using Facebook

, it's important that you

check your security settings

for

photo and video tagging

. This keeps too many people from

tagging your photos

or viewing photos you have been tagged in.

Tutorials

How to use the Skyfire Browser on your Android phone?

#766 / 2010-07-29 09:30:00 / 3:12 min.

If you're looking for a

new browser for your Android

, you might want to try

Skyfire

. You can

download Skyfire for free

and it's a fun little browser that allows you to easily

access video

,

explore online content

and

share what you like

with your friends through

Facebook

and

Twitter

.

60-Second App - Apple

ESPN SportsCenter XL review

#18 / 2010-07-22 10:00:00 / 1:05 min.

If your native language is sports then you'll probably want to download

ESPN SportsCenter XL

for the iPad. It's the perfect

application for sports fans

who want to banter about baseball, bicker about basketball, or just generally

stay informed about sports

, period.

Tutorials

How to browse photos on your Android phone

#679 / 2010-04-29 09:30:00 / 1:59 min.

One benefit of having lots of storage on your Android phone is that you can take lots of data with you. If you have photos on your device you can browse through them with

Android's handy, built-in, Gallery application

.

Maximizing your business with Google Local Business Center

Adding photos and videos to your LBC homepage

#8 / 2010-04-28 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.

So you know how to send messages to customers and make coupons to lure them to your business. Want to make your page even more appealing? We'll show you how to add photos and videos that will really make your page pop with personality. Google Local Business Center makes it easy to

offer your own online coupons

to potential customers.

Tutorials

Using iTunes alternative doubleTwist to sync music, movies and more

#651 / 2010-04-09 09:30:00 / 1:47 min.

If you're looking for a different program for

managing music, photos

, and more, then take a look at doubleTwist. This free

iTunes alternative

makes it easy to manage your media collection and

sync music to an Android phone

or other media device.

Tutorials

How to use Cooliris image and video search on your iPhone

#455 / 2009-10-26 09:31:00 / 1:51 min.

Cooliris is a fantastic way to interact with photos and video on your desktop. Now, a similar Cooliris experience is available to mobile users with the Cooliris application for iPhone. Perhaps best of all, Cooliris is a free download from the App Store.

Tutorials

Take a new view with Cooliris

#454 / 2009-10-26 09:30:00 / 2:50 min.

If you like a visual perspective then Cooliris is something you need to try. You can use it to see videos, news, pictures from around the world and so much more.

BlackBerry Basics

Using media on your BlackBerry

#8 / 2009-05-06 09:00:00 / 2:44 min.

Your BlackBerry is not just a phone, email and web device. All recent models of BlackBerry also include media functions. You can watch videos, listen to music, view pictures and more, right on your BlackBerry's screen. Who said the BlackBerry was all business?

Rocking with Winamp

Internet radio in Winamp

#6 / 2009-03-16 09:00:00 / 1:41 min.

There are times when all of us want to listen to something different. Something we haven't planned or put in a playlist. Enter Winamp Media Player and all of the available online radio stations. There's a wealth of music available out there and it's easy to find and listen to with Winamp.

The A-List

The A-List does the leg work, trolling hours of YouTube footage, email forwards and silly sites to find the best soon-to-be viral videos, Internet memes and bizarre online trends. Don't wait to stumble upon these hilarious vids; grab The A-List to get the benefit of the butterscotch.com team: We're wasting time online so you don't have to.

Using the new and improved Twitter

In this series we'll show you how the new and improved Twitter is better than ever before and show you

how to use the new Twitter

. We'll show you how to

navigate the new Twitter interface

and show you how to

get more information out of tweets

, including how the new Twitter allows for pictures and

YouTube videos in tweets

.

Introducing the Boxee box

In this series we show you how to use the Boxee box to stream video throughout your home. We'll show you how to install the Boxee unit and how to hook up your Boxee to your television. We'll also show you the best ways to find videos and media content through your Boxee unit so you can enjoy all kinds of video whenever you want.

Introducing the new Facebook Groups

If you are a Facebook user then you may already be aware of Facebook groups. However, there are some new features that we'll be showing you in our five-part series on Facebook groups. We show you how to create and manage Facebook groups as well as how to communicate with your group members, make posts and more.