60-Second App - Android

#48 / 2011-09-28 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.

If you have a natural curiosity about the world around then perhaps you should try

HowStuffWorks for Android

. This free app makes it easy for you to find articles, podcasts and facts on topics of your choice. With more than 30,000 unique pieces of content, this app can teach you a lot.

Tutorials

Transferring files between your PC and Android phone

#962 / 2011-09-23 09:30:00 / 2:27 min.

Android phones offer either internal USB storage or expandable storage via microSD cards. This storage space is user accessible and can be used to hold your music, videos, pictures or just about anything else. We'll show you how to manage that space and

transfer files from PC to Android phone

in this tutorial.

60-Second App - Apple

iTV for iPhone review

#120 / 2011-09-15 12:00:00 / 1:32 min.

If you're tired of flipping through boring old TV guides, then you might want to try the iTV app for iPhone. It's not only a good guide, but a great way to research new and interesting programs. You can even use it to program your home DVR to record shows or notify you when your favorite shows are set to air and keep you informed of all of the latest entertainment news.

Lab Rats

Thunderbolt demystified

#286 / 2011-08-29 17:00:00 / 20:56 min.

Thunderbolt is an interface for connecting devices with. While the most obvious example might be a hard drive, the technology does allow for more variety. For instance, the spec requires HDMI video pass-through, meaning a display with a Thunderbolt port can receive video.

Lab Rats

Multimedia streaming boxes...ready to be the new TV?

#277 / 2011-06-13 17:00:00 / 28:37 min.

Cable and satellite? That's so 1996! These days people are starting to get a lot of their entertainment over the Internet, and there's a whole new generation of hardware designed to help you get your Internet-based content directly onto your TV. Sean and Andy take a look at the newest version of the AppleTV, as well as the Roku XDS and the Boxee Box.

Gadget TV

DXG Luxe Ultra Slim DXG-5COV HD video review

#245 / 2011-06-13 12:00:00 / 5:52 min.

DXG is making inroads with inexpensive, high-spec cameras that fill a market gap since the demise of the Flip. The Luxe line (DXG-5COV HD) is a hand-held slim cam capable of recording in full 1080p HD. At $250, it's more reasonable to compare the Luxe to Sony's Bloggie or Sanyo's Xacti; it compares quite favorably.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

Using the BlackBerry PlayBook's cameras

#4 / 2011-05-26 12:00:00 / 2:54 min.

The

BlackBerry PlayBook

comes equipped with two cameras, one front-facing 3MP camera primarily for

video calls and video conferencing

and another rear-facing 5MP camera for taking higher-quality

photos and video

. We'll show you

how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook's cameras

and change their settings in this episode.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

#10 / 2011-05-23 12:00:00 / 24:00 min.

In this series we'll show you

how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook

. The long-awaited

tablet from Research in Motion

is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from other

tablets like the iPad

. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.

How do I use the new iPad 2

Finding accessories for the iPad 2

#4 / 2011-05-19 12:00:00 / 2:58 min.

With the iPad 2's new smaller form factor,

accessories for the original iPad

may not fit the newer model. In this episode, we'll show you some of the new

accessories available for the iPad 2

and explain what they do and how they can help to

protect your iPad 2

or

improve your iPad experience

.

How do I use the new iPad 2

Using iMovie on the iPad 2

#3 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 3:05 min.

The

new iPad 2

comes equipped with two cameras, allowing you to

shoot video

wherever you go. If you purchase and install the

iMovie video editing software

, you'll also be able to

edit your videos

and

share your projects with friends

. We'll show you how to do all that in this episode.

How do I use the new iPad 2

Using cameras and FaceTime with the iPad 2

#2 / 2011-05-17 12:00:00 / 3:22 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to use the cameras

on the

new Apple iPad 2

to either

take photos or shoot video

. We'll also show you

how to use the FaceTime application

, which allows you to video call other FaceTime users who own either an iPhone or an iPad 2.

What is the Roku

The Roku settings menu

#5 / 2011-03-25 10:00:00 / 5:15 min.

The

Roku settings menu

is where you go if you want to

change your Roku device settings

. You can also go here to

search for updates

or do a

factory reset of your Roku

. Of course, it's also where you go if you want to

change video and audio settings

,

set up a new network

,

change your screensaver settings

and more.

What is the Roku

Playing content from an external drive

#4 / 2011-03-24 10:00:00 / 3:13 min.

In this episode, we'll show you how to

play files off of an external hard drive

using the

Roku XDS model

. The XDS has a

USB port

for plugging in

USB keys or hard drives

so you can

view your videos and pictures

or even

play music

. But first, you'll need to get the

Roku USB Media Player

from the

channel store

.

What is the Roku

Adding and using channels on Roku

#3 / 2011-03-23 10:00:00 / 6:02 min.

Roku is a

channel-based service

, so in this episode, we'll show you

how to add channels to your Roku

. There are many choices available ranging from

free channels

to

premium channels

and ones that act as

screensavers or games

. We'll also show you how to navigate the

Roku channel store

and use the remote to

control video playback

.

What is the Roku

How Do I Use the Roku

#6 / 2011-03-23 00:14:13 / 20:12 min.

The latest Roku products are devices that let you stream video to your television at home. We'll be using the premium Roku XDS model to show you how to set up a Roku and get started watching videos. We'll also show you how to add channels and navigate between them and demonstrate how to play content off of an external drive.

What is the Roku

Setting up the Roku player

#2 / 2011-03-22 09:00:00 / 3:08 min.

Setting up your Roku player

is a fairly easy process that involves unpacking the Roku device, placing it next to your TV and

plugging in your input and output cables

. You'll also need do go through some basic steps in the software to

set the time and date

,

sync your Roku account

and, of course,

connect to the Internet

.

What is the Roku

How do I use the Roku player

#1 / 2011-03-21 09:00:00 / 6:00 min.

In our first episode on

video streaming with Roku

, we'll explain

how the Roku works

and what to expect from the various

Roku channels

. We'll also tell you what

features the Roku models

offer and explain how they differ from one another. Throughout this series, we'll be using the premium Roku XDS model which offers the most features out of the three units available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gadget TV

Roku XD|S Video Review

#217 / 2011-03-04 12:00:00 / 4:27 min.

Roku gained some popularity for being a cheap and easy way to get Netflix off the computer and onto the TV. Now with increased competitiveness from the likes of Apple TV, Boxee and even video game consoles in the living room, Roku is stepping up its game with the XD|S.

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.

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

Setting up your Boxee box

#2 / 2011-03-01 10:00:00 / 3:18 min.

Here, we show you

how to set up your Boxee unit

. We'll show you

how to get your hardware set up

so that you can easily

stream your favorite videos through your Boxee box

. There are a number of ways to

set up your Boxee unit

and we'll show you how best to

hook up your Boxee to your TV

and how to connect it to the Internet.

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.

How do I - Shoot better videos

Improving your video shooting technique

#4 / 2011-02-24 10:00:00 / 4:17 min.

While owning a

high-quality video camera

and knowing

how to shoot video

are an important part of

improving the quality of your videos

, technique also plays a large part.

Proper video shooting technique

can greatly

enhance your video quality

without forcing you to spend lots of money on equipment. We'll give you some

tips on shooting video

in this episode.

How do I - Shoot better videos

Increasing the quality of your videos

#3 / 2011-02-23 10:00:00 / 7:31 min.

Besides simply improving the quality of your

audio and video recording equipment

, there are several other things that you can do to

enhance the quality of your videos

. Often, you can

change settings on your video recorder

to

adjust the white balance

,

increase the brightness of your videos

or

switch to manual zoom

. You can also

improve video stability by using a tripod

.

How do I - Shoot better videos

Improving audio quality in your video

#2 / 2011-02-22 10:00:00 / 5:45 min.

While this series is about

shooting better quality video

, a large part of your video's quality comes from its audio.

Poor audio quality

can be a distraction and can detract from even the best videos that you

shoot in HD

. In this episode, we'll go over the importance of

quality audio in your videos

and tell you how you can

improve the quality of your audio

using

audio accessories and microphones

.

How do I - Shoot better videos

Understanding your video equipment

#1 / 2011-02-21 10:00:00 / 6:10 min.

The

type of video camera

that you use greatly affects the

quality of your video

. While there are many

video cameras and devices

that you can use to

record video

, like an

iPhone, cell phone or digital camera

, unless you've got a device that's dedicated to shooting video then quality is going to take a hit.

Digital camcorders

are your best bet, but we'll talk about your different options in this episode.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Managing your viewing privacy

#5 / 2011-02-18 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.

In our last episode of

Hulu Top Secrets

, we'll show you how to

change your Hulu privacy settings

so that other users aren't able to see what you've watched recently. There are also similar ways to

keep your subscriptions and video queue private

, or to share that information only with friends. This gives you

more privacy with Hulu

so you can

keep your account history private

.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Rating shows and movies for better recommendations

#4 / 2011-02-17 09:00:00 / 1:28 min.

Hulu lets you

rate shows

so that you can offer your opinion on how much you

liked a movie or video

, but ratings also help you by giving Hulu something to work with so that

Hulu will recommend videos

to you. Once you've rated enough videos, Hulu will get a better idea of what you like and be able to provide recommendations based on the sorts of

videos that suit your preferences

.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Fun features with Hulu Labs

#3 / 2011-02-16 09:00:00 / 2:07 min.

If you're looking for more interesting ways to

use Hulu to find videos

, then you might want to check out

Hulu Labs

. By clicking the Labs button at the bottom of the Hulu site, you'll be brought to a page that offers

experimental features for Hulu

such as the ability to

search for videos by quote

or even

find videos released during a certain date range

.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

Finding videos using tags

#2 / 2011-02-15 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

A good way to

find television shows on Hulu

is to

search using tags

. Just like searching for a specific title, you can

search for a tag or keyword

that relates to your video and see what matches come up. You can also add tags to your search results to

make videos easier to find

or click on a tag to

see related videos

.

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.

Miss Download

Convert video to iPad format with Amediasoft

#115 / 2011-02-01 17:00:00 / 2:04 min.

Amediasoft's iPad Video Converter does just what the name says: it converts video from just about any format you can throw at it into an iPad compatible file format at a size perfect for 720p playback on the iPad's fairly large screen. No need to re-rip DVDs or re-download digital copies.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Shoot and edit video on the iPhone 4

#6 / 2011-01-28 10:01:00 / 9:07 min.

Sean Carruthers runs through all the steps in

shooting and editing together great videos using the cameras on the iPhone 4

from the first time you hit the record button to the finished, polished end product. From where to find videos you've shot to how to edit your videos both on the iPhone 4 or on the Mac or PC, you're well covered.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Editing iPhone 4 video on your Mac or PC

#5 / 2011-01-28 10:00:00 / 1:44 min.

iMovie is useful for quick on-device editing. However, if you want a polished and professional looking end product, you'll want to do the

editing on your computer

. Sean shows us

how to edit video

shot on the iPhone 4 on the computer.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Editing video on the iPhone 4

#4 / 2011-01-27 10:00:00 / 3:10 min.

Turn your iPhone 4 into a full-featured digital editing suite. OK, not quite... but there are some surprisingly powerful

video editing tools available for the iPhone 4

. iMovie to the rescue. If you just want to chop the beginning and end off your vid, you can. However, you can also assemble clips into an edited and polished video if you want to spend a little more time.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Shooting video on the iPhone 4

#2 / 2011-01-25 10:00:00 / 1:44 min.

Sean runs through the basics of

recording video on the iPhone 4

including

switching between still and video modes

, turning on the iPhone 4 video light, switching video orientation and selecting which of the two iPhone 4 cameras you want to record video with.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Camera options on the iPhone 4

#1 / 2011-01-24 10:00:00 / 1:20 min.

Sean gives a

guided tour of the video and still cameras on the iPhone 4

, either of which can be used to shoot video. Using the rear camera on the iPhone 4 you can

shoot video in HD at 720p resolution

. Not full HD as you'll find on your 1080p HDTV at home but a marked improvement over the SD video recording capabilities of the previous generation, the iPhone 3GS.

Miss Download

CamTwist video chat enhanced for Mac users

#113 / 2011-01-18 17:00:00 / 2:47 min.

Cheryl finds CamTwist, a free Mac program that lets you turn your web cam output into just about anything you can imagine. Make it snow, trap yourself in a 3D box, mirror the image, squeeze, pinch, fisheye... even bullet-time and other movie effects are present and accounted for.

How Do I take better photos with the iPhone 4

Taking pictures with your iPhone 4

#2 / 2011-01-18 10:00:00 / 1:55 min.

In this episode we'll tell you

how to take photos with your iPhone 4

. We'll show you

how to use the Camera application

to take pictures using both the

front and back cameras on the iPhone

and how to

focus on subjects

,

zoom in and out

and

switch between videos and stills

. We'll be focusing on still photography in this episode and save video for a future series.

Using your Windows Phone 7

#11 / 2010-12-24 10:01:00 / 48:15 min.

In this series we show you how to use your Windows Phone 7. From setting up your phone to navigating through the Windows Phone 7 mobile interface we've got you covered. We'll also demonstrate how to use the various multimedia features, access Xbox Live from your phone and more all using the new LG Optimus Quantum.

Using your Windows Phone 7

Accessing multimedia features

#9 / 2010-12-23 10:00:00 / 6:20 min.

In this episode we'll show off some of the more

advanced multimedia features

of

Windows Phone 7 devices

. Not only can you

play music, movies and podcasts

on your Windows Phone 7 smartphone, you can also

listen to FM radio

and

stream media

to other devices. We'll show you how to do all that and more in this tutorial.

How do I use iOS 4.2 on the iPad

Using AirPlay on your iPad

#3 / 2010-12-22 10:00:00 / 2:19 min.

With

iOS 4.2 installed on your iPad

, you can now use AirPlay to

stream movies to your AppleTV

. This allows you to watch your iPad movies on your big-screen television while doing other activities on the iPad. We'll show you

how to use your iPad

to stream movies to AppleTV or

stream music through AirPort Express

in this episode.

Tutorials

How to view YouTube videos on your Android phone

#854 / 2010-11-30 09:30:00 / 1:46 min.

If you're a fan of YouTube and an Android user, then you'll be happy to hear about the

YouTube app for the Android

. It should look familiar to regular

YouTube users

as it has many of the same features as the YouTube website and allows you to

watch videos on your Android

wherever you want.

Gadget TV

Sony Vivaz Pro video review

#180 / 2010-11-29 12:00:00 / 4:18 min.

With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and access to Facebook and Twitter out of the box, the Sony Vivaz Pro is a feature phone with a difference. Video recording in up to 720p high definition and 5.1 megapixel still capability set it apart from other feature phones. The main place the Vivaz lags though is in using Symbian S60 without offering any easy way for users to download apps to the device.

The Sweet Stuff: Software

Top five Linux distros part 4 - XBMC

#68 / 2010-11-04 12:00:00 / 2:45 min.

XBMC is the best Linux distro for media

. It lets you connect with other computers and NAS drives in your home to stream movies, music and pictures. You can also play video from discs or straight from your set top PC's hard drive. Ideal for living room applications, it bests MythTV in our opinion.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Watching videos on Last.fm

#8 / 2010-10-27 09:00:00 / 1:21 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to use Last.fm

to

find music videos

. You can

get recommended videos

and see

music preferences

.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

Using multimedia on the BlackBerry Torch

#6 / 2010-10-08 09:01:00 / 4:05 min.

In our final episode of this series, we show off the

BlackBerry Torch

's

media features

. We'll show you how to work the

camera and video camera

and how to

review your pictures and videos

. We'll also introduce you to the

Podcasts application

where you can listen and subscribe to Podcasts.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

#7 / 2010-10-04 09:01:00 / 16:42 min.

In this series, we show you how to use

BlackBerry OS 6.0

, which comes with the

BlackBerry Torch

. We'll show you

how to navigate your BlackBerry

and

manage your applications

, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some great

multimedia tools

, which we'll show you how to use.

Using the new and improved Twitter

Reading tweets on Twitter

#2 / 2010-09-27 09:01:00 / 1:18 min.

In this episode, we show you how the new Twitter has improved how Tweets are displayed. Now you can

expand Twitter tweets

to get more information and even

see related comments and tweets

. You can also display pictures and

videos in tweets

, including YouTube videos.

Gadget TV

Barbie Video Girl video review

#158 / 2010-09-24 12:00:00 / 3:44 min.

Andrew Moore-Crispin's first Barbie (honest) features a low resolution video camera implanted in her chest. She's part Flip video camera, part web cam and part disproportionately endowed plaything. Editing software available for PC users will help kids to unlock their inner media mavens and while the video quality is low-res, it's a great entry point for a kid that's expressed interest in video and video editing.

The A-List

The best and worst infomercial viral vids

#17 / 2010-09-23 17:00:00 / 4:57 min.

You'll come for the viral vids but you'll stay for the varyingly witty banter. Captain Eliza Bayne navigates us through the best of the best viral vids based on the best of the worst infomercials. She also awards the (what's the opposite of coveted?) brass toilet to a weak attempt at aping the ShamWow guy.

Miss Download

VideoSpirit Pro

#95 / 2010-08-24 17:00:00 / 2:24 min.

If you're looking for the simplest and most cost effective way to edit your home movies, look no further than VideoSpirit Pro. This simple video editor and converter will let you piece together all the vacation footage shot on your camcorder or digital camera and can even convert said video into a universally viewable file type. Your adoring public will be able to watch vids on their iPhone and BlackBerry devices, their set-top boxes, computers and just about any other device going. You can even create a YouTube friendly file for quick uploading and optimized viewing.

Neo-Fight.tv

GoPro HD Hero video cam review

#316 / 2010-08-12 17:00:00 / 19:42 min.

Ben Freedman and Heather Driscoll take a look at the GoPro HD Hero Cam. Ideal for strapping to your bike helmet as you go careening down a mountainous trail at breakneck speed, your rally car as you come screaming out of a hairpin turn... or for something a little more sedate like getting a kids-eye view of the world around. Whatever floats your proverbial boat.

GoPro Hero Cam HD
$180 - $300

Neo-Fight.tv

Panasonic HDC-TM700 Camcorder and Canon CanoScan LiDE200 Scanner

#312 / 2010-07-15 17:00:00 / 14:18 min.

Ben and Heather take a look at a tiny HD camcorder from Panasonic, the HDC-TM700. With 32GB of internal memory, facial recognition and tagging, a picture mode and motion tracking. They take a look at the Canon CanoScan LiDE200, a USB powered scanner that works on Mac or PC.

Panasonic HDC-TM700
$800

Canon CanoScan LiDE200
$70

A tour and how to for the iPhone 4

Using the video functions of the iPhone 4

#4 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:02 min.

Video recording capability was added to the iPhone platform with the incrimental upgrade from 3G to 3GS. Now, as is demonstrated in this portion of our

how to use the iPhone 4 video series

, the video functions have received a hefty upgrade with the jump from 3 to 4. With the

Retina display

displaying gorgeous video in up to 720p resolution, it stands to reason that you can now

shoot 720p video with the iPhone 4

.

Sexy Tech

Free online porn sites

#19 / 2010-06-19 17:00:00 / 5:27 min.

Before you search "free porn" and become an expert at one-handed browser navigation (and a test case for sex-searching transmitted disease [SSTD, AKA viruses and malware]), Kate has a few tips for

finding the best porn online

. Whatever you're looking for, chances are good there's a site catering to your particular fetish or fancy. And like the best things in life, some of them are free.

Gadget TV

3M MPro 150 PocketProjector

#125 / 2010-06-11 12:00:00 / 3:37 min.

Projectors have long been boardroom mainstays. Big, bright and less than portable, traditionally we have been required to go where the projector is. That means you have to actually sit in a meeting room for the privilege of being bored to death by someone's flashy

PowerPoint presentation

. With its MPro 150 PocketProjector, 3M makes projection portable. This little rechargeable projector makes it easy to do a slide-show anywhere... providing you're able to dim the lights.

Sexy Tech

Take your sexy media anywhere

#14 / 2010-05-15 17:00:00 / 5:08 min.

Leaning a little more toward the Tech side of the Sexy Tech equation, Kate unleashes her inner geek to show us how to take our adult content on the road, how to stream it to the Xbox 360, Apple TV or other devices. She also covers off the sure-fire way to play just about any video format you're likely to encounter with VLC media player.

How to use Skype

Customizing your Skype profile

#3 / 2010-04-28 09:00:00 / 1:54 min.

There are many things that you can do to your

Skype account

to make it stand out.

Personalizing your profile

might even make it easier for potential contacts to identify you. Here we'll go through some of the things that you can do to

make your profile unique

.

Developer Junior

Making your own movie with Live Movie Maker

#2 / 2010-04-28 08:30:00 / 6:50 min.

Last episode, we made our own game with Kodu. Now, we can make a spin-off movie to build on our game's success

using Windows Live Movie Maker

. Joey deVilla runs Junior through the process of

creating and editing movies with Windows Live Movie Maker

and sets him on his way to his 15 minutes of Internet fame.

How to use the iPad video series

iPod and Video on the iPad

#8 / 2010-04-15 09:01:00 / 5:00 min.

While it won't fit in your pocket like an iPod, the iPad iPod application actually bests the stand-alone in many ways. We continue our

how to use the iPad video tutorial series

and

iPad new user guide

with a look at entertainment apps included on your iPad.

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CTIA 2010 video - Mophie juice pack TV

#261 / 2010-03-25 16:00:00 / 2:43 min.

Video coverage of CTIA 2010

: From the

CTIA 2010 show floor

, Andrew Moore-Crispin catches up with Mophie to find out what's new. Turns out, the answer is the

Mophie juice pack TV

that brings streaming TV from FloTV to your iPhone, along with the battery boosting benefits of the existing Mophie juice pack air.

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CTIA 2010 video - LG Cosmos

#259 / 2010-03-25 14:00:00 / 2:29 min.

Video coverage of CTIA 2010

: From the

CTIA 2010 show floor

, Andrew Moore-Crispin gets a look at the spiritual successor to the LG Rumor. This feature phone has a QWERTY slider and gives access to some online social networking services while letting users dodge the data plan.

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CTIA 2010 video - Motorola i1 hands-on

#257 / 2010-03-25 12:00:00 / 2:54 min.

Video coverage of CTIA 2010

: From the

CTIA 2010 show floor

. Traditionally, push to talk (PTT) handsets have sacrificed usability for ruggedization. The

Motorola i1

attempts to change that. This is the first touchscreen rugged PTT handset, the first rugged PTT handset running Android and a few other firsts to boot.

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CTIA 2010 video - Sporty cell phone holder, the Phubby

#248 / 2010-03-24 12:00:00 / 4:49 min.

Video coverage of CTIA 2010

: From the

CTIA 2010 show floor

, Andrew Moore-Crispin discovers a unique product, the Phubby. This little wrist holder securely holds your cell phone or smartphone, and even lets you see and interact with the screen.

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CTIA 2010 video - Auto-Finder helps you find your errant auto

#246 / 2010-03-24 10:00:00 / 4:52 min.

Video coverage of CTIA 2010

: From the

CTIA 2010 show floor

, Andrew Moore-Crispin stumbles upon

Auto-Finder

, a car-mounted transmitter and keychain receiver that ensures you'll never lose your car in a crowded parking lot again.

Gadget TV

Roku HD-XR streaming video box

#97 / 2010-03-15 12:00:00 / 2:50 min.

Internet video

is awesome... and we're not being biased. You can find niche content that would have no chance on a mainstream TV network but that is feasible online thanks to the web economy. Roku brings Internet video to your TV and this model, the Roku HD-XR brings it to your HDTV. The only thing missing is a butterscotch.com channel to catch all your favorite shows. We're working on it!

Sexy Tech

Playing with FyreTV

#5 / 2010-03-13 17:00:00 / 3:50 min.

It's been said that as soon as a new technology comes about, the adult entertainment industry will jump right on it. So it is with FyreTV (warning: Link contains adult content). This streaming video on demand set top box and subscription service delivers adult content right to the TV. It's like surfing the in-room on demand channels in a hotel room with none of the expensive and potentially embarrassing charges come check-out time.

FTP transfers with CuteFTP Home

A video tour of CuteFTP Home

#1 / 2010-01-25 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

If you want to get your own website online, you'll need a solid

FTP client

to transfer files between your computer and your web host. CuteFTP Home has all the features most people need for transferring files to and from their Web sites... along with some awesome extras that we'll cover later in this

video tutorial series

.

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

An in-depth look at the Nexus One, AKA Google Phone in video

#11 / 2010-01-22 09:02:00 / 32:36 min.

View all 10 parts of our

in-depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone

in one video. This video tutorial starts off with a

Nexus One unboxing

and a

video tour of the Nexus One, aka Google Phone

before moving on to look at how to use the email, phone, search, maps, camera and much more.

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

Camera and video on the Nexus One

#10 / 2010-01-22 09:01:00 / 2:43 min.

We round our our

Nexus One video tutorial series

by taking a look at the still and video camera on the

Nexus One

. The 5MP camera bests many other smartphones, and the fact that the Nexus One records smooth, clear video is just another notch on its belt.

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CES 2010 video - Crosley Radio releases slide negative and photo scanners

#237 / 2010-01-21 14:00:00 / 2:06 min.

Crosley Radio is usually known for its record players that convert vinyl to MP3. Now they are going to expand into converting your pictures into digital files. The CR5502 Memograph Duo, and CR5501 Memograph allow you to take your slide or negative film and convert it to jpg files on your computer.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

.

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

Getting music and movies on the Nexus One

#7 / 2010-01-21 09:00:00 / 4:00 min.

CES 2010 video - Mad Catz unleashes the new Cyborg RAT gaming mouse and FightStick for the Wii

#205 / 2010-01-13 13:00:00 / 5:43 min.

Andrew Moore-Crispin talks with Alex Verry from Mad Catz about their new offerings to the gaming world:

The Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Arcade FightStick for the Wii

Cyborg R.A.T. 7 gaming mouse

Saitek Pro Flight X-65F System

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

.

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CES 2010 video - Griffin introduces the iFM hands-free mic and audio cable and video converter

#203 / 2010-01-13 12:00:00 / 3:21 min.

Sean Carruthers stops by the Griffin booth to find some cables to make his life easier. Griffin is launching an FM tuner for the iPhone, the iFM, that will hook into your iPod and allow you to control the channels on the device itself. As well Griffin is launching a Hands-free mic that's also an audio cable, perfect for drivers. Finally they are launching a MacBook Pro video converter that goes from mini display to HDMI or DVI.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

.

Get Searching with Bing

Watch TV and video online with Bing

#8 / 2010-01-13 09:00:00 / 1:56 min.

Bing is a decent

alternative to Hulu

as it gives you access to tons of TV shows as well as the best (and worst) viral vids the web hast to offer.

Watch full TV shows online for free

or search for a favorite actor, topic or even video source like ESPN, DailyMotion and more.

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CES 2010 video - Charge your cellphone anywhere with YoGen Mobile Charger by Easy Energy

#194 / 2010-01-11 16:00:00 / 3:36 min.

If you've been on the road and run out of cell phone juice, Sean Carruthers has found the product for you. The YoGen Mobile Charger from Easy Energy is a pull cord device that can give your

cellphone the quick charge it needs to make a call.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

.

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CES 2010 video - Using robots to help kids with autism

#191 / 2010-01-11 14:30:00 / 3:10 min.

Sean Carruthers talks with Marek Michalowski about Beatbots invention the

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CES 2010 video - Superspeed USB

#168 / 2010-01-08 17:30:00 / 6:05 min.

Sean Carruthers learns about how fast

USB 3.0

is and how it will work in the future.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

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Sean Carruthers talks with Henri Seydoux from Parrot about its new AR Drone. A hovering saucer that is controlled via your iPhone.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you

video coverage of CES 2010

. Butterscotch hosts will be

on the CES 2010 floor

for the duration of the show and will continue to bring you

CES 2010 video as it happens

.

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Gadget TV

ViewSonic HD MovieBook VPD400

#61 / 2009-11-25 12:00:00 / 4:29 min.

ViewSonic may be among the first names you think of when considering desktop LCD monitors. However, it's probably not be the first name you that comes to mind when thinking about portable electronics. That may change with the HD MovieBook VPD400. This light-weight, 4.2-inch screened portable media player (PMP) comes in at about $140 but still manages to offer a good solution for taking your content like pictures, videos and music with you.

A video overview of Google Wave

Adding gadget to Google Wave

#4 / 2009-11-19 09:00:00 / 2:42 min.

Let's see your e-mail inbox do this: Google Wave lets you share gadgets, videos, documents, directions, RSVP gadgets and more right into the body of a discussion. Gadgets function very much like an attachment in email but are much more powerful and collaborative.

Web Watch

Top five free photo sharing web apps

#20 / 2009-11-03 12:00:00 / 3:19 min.

Stacy Reed takes a look at

five of her favorite web apps

to organize and share your photos. Some let you set a password to control who's seeing your photos online. Some connect you with a user community of like-minded photographers. Others still let you print your favorite photos onto a poster, calendar or mug. And let's be honest here, who among us doesn't want a photo mug?

The Sweet Stuff: Software

Five free download managers for Windows

#18 / 2009-10-22 12:00:00 / 3:44 min.

Downloading

. It's fun, it's educational, and it's how you get to try lots of cool software. You can

download programs

, you can download documents, you can download pictures... you can even

download TV shows and movies

. At times you may do so many downloads you wish you had a way to manage them. Well, here are three free download managers that you can try.

Web Watch

Top sites for free online lectures and educational videos

#15 / 2009-09-08 12:00:00 / 3:09 min.

For students of life-long learners, Stacy Reed takes a look at some of the best

free online lecture

sites on the web. See and hear the world's best and brightest speak across a variety of topics, learn how that differential equation works and even watch

free online lectures

from academics that might otherwise cost a year's tuition at an ivy-league school.

Miss Download

Miss Download converts to Extensoft Free Video Converter

#44 / 2009-08-25 17:00:00 / 2:46 min.

Different

media file types

, different

video codecs

, different media players. Sometimes, homogeneity is best... such is the case with

video file formats and codecs

. It's much simpler to convert videos to your favorite file format than to manage multiple players, multiple media codecs and multiple file formats. Enter Miss Download, showing off the Extensoft Free Video Converter. This handy

free video converter

lets you

convert video files

quickly and easily.

get downloaded videos onto your iPod or other video player

, play videos on your TV and more.

Mr. Mobile

iPhone 3GS: Worth the upgrade?

#26 / 2009-07-08 17:00:00 / 5:51 min.

The new

Apple iPhone 3GS

caused a stir when it was released at

Apple's WWDC

. As the mere addition of the "S" (which stands for speed) to the product name attests, the changes aren't big... at least on the surface. The iPhone 3GS looks almost identical to the iPhone 3G. However, under the hood things have changed. A lot. Jay Goldman does a

Direct speed comparison of the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS

with surprising results.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Add awesome Hulu videos to your collection

#10 / 2009-06-26 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.

Whether it's a favorite genre, a favorite actor or actress, a favorite category or theme, you'll want to look at

Hulu Collections

. These are online

show packages

that contain a common theme. For example, get Saturday Night Live episodes with a certain star or guest star, get documentaries that relate to space travel, find cartoons with a common theme and much more.

The Sweet Stuff: Software

Top five free PC media players

#4 / 2009-06-25 12:00:00 / 2:44 min.

This week in the Sweet Stuff Software, Michael "Doc" Callahan looks at

five free media players

. Each is a bit different, but all of them do a great job and all of them are

free software

. Check out the show and then download the ones you want to try.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

History and recommendations in Hulu

#9 / 2009-06-25 09:00:00 / 1:53 min.

Hulu

keeps a log of all the shows and movies you've watched when signed into your account. You can choose to rate shows on a five-star scale to tell Hulu your favorites and least favorites.

Hulu then learns about you

, compares the shows you like with the shows other

like-minded Hulu users

have enjoyed and makes more targeted recommendations for Hulu shows you may like.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Profile settings on Hulu

#8 / 2009-06-24 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.

With

Hulu

, you can

share a lot of information about yourself

, your interests, your favorite TV shows and movies, or you can choose to share very little. On your

profile settings

page, you can also set how you'd like to watch video. For example, you can set Hulu to always display English language closed captions when available, you can set Hulu to remind you when a new episode of your favorite show is released and much more.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Finding popular TV and movies on Hulu

#7 / 2009-06-23 09:00:00 / 1:49 min.

Like channel surfing on your old school TV,

Hulu

offers several options for visitors who don't know exactly what they want to watch; they just know they want to watch something. The Most Popular tab shows the most watched videos of the day, the week, the month and even of all-time. With so many ways to access the world of content on Hulu, you're sure to

find something to watch

.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Channel surfing on Hulu

#6 / 2009-06-22 09:00:00 / 1:49 min.

Like specialty channels on cable or satellite TV service,

Hulu

offers a series of

channels

. Channels are the place to look for the content that most interests you. Inside a channel, you can filter to only see full episodes, only feature-length movies and more.

Channels

are the best way to find what you want to watch on Hulu.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Finding friends on Hulu

#5 / 2009-06-19 09:00:00 / 2:17 min.

Watching TV can be a social affair. We discuss yesterday's episode of a popular reality show around the water cooler, ask friends and co-workers if they saw last night's episode of a given police drama. So it is that you can

find friends and have similar interactions

with them on

Hulu

. Molly McDonald explains.

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

How to use the Hulu player

#4 / 2009-06-18 09:00:00 / 2:39 min.

The

Hulu player

is a powerful way to

watch free TV and movies on Hulu

. It has some neat advanced features too: you can dim the lights, darkening the site so that the video player is easier to focus on, you can pop-out a video player to watch even if you navigate away from Hulu.com. You can even

embed Hulu video on your site or blog

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Full season TV shows on Hulu

#3 / 2009-06-17 09:00:00 / 2:35 min.

In addition to its reasonably powerful search that helps you sort through all of the content on

Hulu

to pinpoint what you're looking for, you can also

subscribe to your favorite shows

once you've found them. By

subscribing to a show

, you'll never miss an episode again!

Beginner's Guide to Watching Free TV and Movies with Hulu

Searching for videos on Hulu

#2 / 2009-06-16 09:00:00 / 1:53 min.

Hulu

has a ton of

free movies, videos and TV shows

available. With the sheer amount of content on Hulu though, it pays to use the

advanced search

functionality of the site. Molly McDonald shows us how to

find exactly what we're looking for on Hulu

.

Gadget TV

Flip Mino HD

#9 / 2009-06-12 12:00:00 / 3:39 min.

As we discussed in our discussion of the Flip Ultra HD mini camcorder,FlipVideo all but created the mini handheld camcorder space with the Flip Ultra. While the Flip Ultra HD is the direct follow-up to the Flip Ultra, the Flip Mino HD is the new darling of the family. Among other selling points it boasts customizable designs so no two Minos need be the same, HD recording and lithium ion battery for longer life.

Tutorials

Search for Images and Video with Bing

#256 / 2009-06-09 09:30:00 / 2:23 min.

Bing

returns oodles of relevant thumbnails to your

searches

, so you can sit back in your chair and gleen a lot of information visually as you scroll and scroll through Bing's results... kinda makes you feel like the 5th Element!

Gadget TV

Creative Vado HD

#7 / 2009-06-05 12:00:00 / 3:11 min.

Creative's Vado HD small format camcorder records in high-definition, 1280x720p resolution. Compared to the Flip Ultra HD and the Flip Mino HD, the former of which we've covered on Gadget TV and the latter of which will be covered in an upcoming episode, it features an HDMI out with HDMI cable for direct connection to your HDTV and comes with a silicone sleeve to protect your investment.

Web Watch

5 great Twitter enhancement tools

#3 / 2009-05-29 12:00:00 / 2:49 min.

Stacy Reed runs down five of her favorite Twitter tools. Learn how to find search results for Twittered keywords, keep track of tasks and post media like videos or photos to Twitter and more!

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Close up with the Flip Ultra HD

#101 / 2009-05-15 15:00:00 / 3:37 min.

Flip all but created the tiny handheld video recorder market with the Flip Ultra. Now, with the latest in the line, the Flip Ultra HD, these diminutive cams have entered the HD era. With the Mac or PC compatible organizing, sharing and editing right on board, it's a true all-in-one HD video cam.

Butterscotch Announcements

Introducing tags on butterscotch

#2 / 2009-05-15 11:00:00 / 1:00 min.

As our video content library continues to grow (over 800 individual videos and tutorials with no signs of slowing down), we wanted to offer a logical way to find the content that you're looking for. Enter tags. At the bottom of every show page, you'll see a new section called Filed Under. Look here for tags that relate to the content you're watching and reading. Click on a tag to see all related content on butterscotch.com.

Tucows TV

Video chat with up to 10 people with Paltalk

#2 / 2009-05-06 11:00:00 / 2:04 min.

Paltalk is not your standard instant messaging client. You can video, audio and text chat with up to 10 people in a single chat session, link up with other IM clients and much more. This screencast introduction was produced by butterscotch under commission from Paltalk to highlight the program's unique features.

Miss Download

Phoning it in with Skype

#26 / 2009-04-21 17:00:00 / 5:13 min.

Cheryl Porier recently realized that she has yet to share her love for Skype with Miss Download viewers. To remedy this, she chats with A. Alfred Ayache, AKA Notorious Webmaster Web Applications Architect of Tucows and butterscotch.com via Skype to demonstrate its video chat abilities.

Miss Download

The DivX diva

#25 / 2009-04-14 17:00:00 / 2:29 min.

How do you get massive video files to fit on your portable video player? Easy: DivX! Cheryl Poirier looks at the easiest way to watch videos on your computer, on your portable player or on your TV. Thanks to the ubiquity of DivX video compression technology, chances are you'll run across a DivX format video before too long, if you haven't already. In fact, Cheryl loves DivX Player so much, she wrote a song about it.

Windows Live Messenger

Set up a webcam for Windows Live Messenger

#8 / 2009-04-01 09:00:00 / 2:24 min.

In the early days of chat people simply typed text messages to one another. Today, if you have a webcam, your contacts can see you as you chat. It's a great feature for parents who are traveling to see their children, long distance friends to keep in touch and so on. Windows Live Messenger is ready and able to handle your webcam. Here's how.

Tutorials

Convert a video file format with Handbrake

#148 / 2009-03-25 09:30:00 / 1:41 min.

Have a video file that won't play on your computer? Or do you want to convert a video file or DVD into a format that will play on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Xbox 360 and so on? It's easy to do with Handbrake!

Miss Download

Channel surf the web with StumbleUpon

#22 / 2009-03-24 17:00:00 / 2:09 min.

Have you ever wondered where your connected friends get all the weird and funny pictures, crazy videos, hilarious jokes? How they seem to find the most interesting stuff on the web? Chances are good they're dedicated "Stumblers," using StumbleUpon to channel-surf the web, finding all sorts of cool stuff in the process.

Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger overview

#1 / 2009-03-23 00:09:00 / 1:43 min.

Over the years Messenger from Microsoft has evolved from MSN to Windows Messenger and finally into Windows Live Messenger; a program that really lets you do it all. You can access your Windows Live Hotmail account, share folders and files, chat with family and friends, make phone calls, send SMS messages and much more.

Beginner's Guide to Blogging with Blogger

Publish your first blog entry

#5 / 2009-03-20 09:00:00 / 2:21 min.

Now that you've created a blogger account and customized it, it's finally time to write your first post! It's so easy you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. You can add photos, change up the font, add links and even video. You can also write blog posts to be published at a later date and choose whether or not to allow comments on each post.

Rocking with Winamp

An overview of Winamp

#1 / 2009-03-09 09:00:00 / 2:08 min.

A big music fan are ya? Well, then does Winamp Media Player have something for you. You can listen to your own music, but there's so much more. Listen to music remotely with Winamp Remote, listen to free online radio, television, and podcasts. If it has to do with media you can check it out in Winamp.

The A-List

Gaming geeks get some A-List love

#14 / 2009-03-05 12:00:00 / 4:39 min.

Amber Mac takes a look at some of the hottest, most hilarious and altogether amazing video game related viral vids in this episode of The A-List. Whether you're a gamer or not, these videos really must be seen to be believed: from the one-man bands to the marching bands, the retro throwbacks and the beatboxing flutist.

Breaking news tutorials

The new and improved Skype

#8 / 2009-02-06 11:16:14 / 1:35 min.

Skype has been a great way to make voice calls from PC to PC for quite some time. You can even call landlines and long distance. This new version of Skype for Windows, however, adds expanded video, top-drawer sound and lots more.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Video and audio

#4 / 2009-01-29 09:00:00 / 2:30 min.

Podcasts are video and audio files that you can download, often for free, and watch on your computer or a media player like the iPod, iPhone, Zune and others. iTunes has an extensive library of video and audio podcasts available. All you need to do is subscribe and these podcasts will be downloaded and synced automatically as new episodes are released.

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HD video in the palm of your hand

#85 / 2009-01-27 10:30:00 / 4:00 min.

Sanyo's Dual Camera Xacti line originally launched with a pistol grip form factor. Some users would prefer a more traditional video camera look and feel though and Sanyo is only too happy to oblige. The company released six high definition combination video and still cameras at a world-wide event recently in both pistol grip and the more traditional horizontal grip. We caught up with them on the Toronto leg of the launch.

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CES 2009 - The Swiss Army knife of media players

#75 / 2009-01-19 12:30:00 / 3:17 min.

Radio, audio playback, video playback ... plus personal alarm, high-frequency mosquito repellent, flashlight, hand-cranked mobile phone charger and breathalyzer. All in one not quite pocket-sized device. An A for effort.

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CES 2009 - Vuzix iWear AV920

#74 / 2009-01-19 11:30:00 / 3:53 min.

Vuzix brings to big screen right in front of your eyes. The iWear AV920 allows you to see the world around while also affording you a view of your digital device display.

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CES 2009 - Boxee social video platform

#69 / 2009-01-16 15:30:00 / 8:17 min.

You probably have hundreds of hours of video and music and thousands of photos on your computer. Meet Boxee. It grabs data for your movies and music to give you DVD covers, subtitles, reviews, lyrics and more. Connect with friends over Boxee to give them movie and music recommendations.

iPhone Basics

BONUS EP.: Using the iPod in your iPhone 3G

#11 / 2009-01-16 09:01:00 / 5:26 min.

The reason you decided to step up to the iPhone 3G probably has something to do with its extensive music and video playing capabilities. While the iPhone is a great phone and an excellent connected internet device, it also leverages Apple's impressive legacy in digital audio players and brings all of the iPod features to your phone. Anything that requires us to carry one less device is OK by us.

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Macworld 2009 - Video production in a box

#59 / 2009-01-15 14:30:00 / 3:58 min.

Boinx shows off BoinxTV, a program designed to be a one-stop shop for multi-camera video production on the Mac.

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CES 2009 - Simple streaming media

#19 / 2009-01-09 09:30:00 / 2:48 min.

Linksys by Cisco gets consumer friendly with its latest line of media sharing devices. The Media Hub is a prime example; rather than bother you with convoluted setup steps, the Media Hub promises to be a simple and friendly way to get all your photos, music and video in one place without worry. Trevor Bratton of Linksys by Cisco says that if you can click a mouse and type on a keyboard, you can use this device. We can do both of those things. Where do we sign up?

The A-List

Spears sendups and an Apple retrospective

#9 / 2009-01-01 05:00:00 / 4:14 min.

Amber Mac runs down the latest and greatest viral vids from across the web. On this episode we see a parody of Britney Spears' first step on the comeback trail, a furry feline that clearly doesn't understand the finer points of yoga, an Onion send-up to holiday consumerism and more.

In Depth with IrfanView

Options in IrfanView pt.1

#8 / 2008-12-31 09:30:00 / 2:35 min.

You might be amazed at the number of options you have to choose from when using IrfanView. Buckle your seat belt and we'll get in to just some of them. These advanced options may seem intimidating at first, but they let you tell IrfanView how you want it to behave... and you certainly won't be wanting for options.

Tutorials

Subscribing to video RSS feeds

#86 / 2008-12-22 10:09:24 / 2:21 min.

Never miss another episode of your favorite butterscotch shows by subscribing to RSS feeds and receiving notifications whenever new content is published! While we use butterscotch.com as our example (naturally), these tips translate to any RSS-ready site on the net.

The A-List

Naughty and nice: The holiday edition

#7 / 2008-12-11 17:00:00 / 4:42 min.

Amber Mac runs down her favorite holiday viral vids of all time. In this episode, we'll hear the multi-denominational Holiday Rap, see a crazy and crazy expensive light show, find Santa's missing reindeer and find out what Justin Timberlake wants to give you for Christmas and more.

Beginner's guide to YouTube

A beginner's guide to YouTube

#11 / 2008-11-28 09:00:00 / 20:08 min.

The butterscotch.com

Lab Rats

High-definition DVD Primer

#41 / 2006-09-11 17:00:00 / 23:27 min.

Andy and Sean look at first generation players that play Blu ray and HD DVD discs.

How do I - Shoot better videos

Over these four episodes we'll be showing you a couple of ways that you can shoot better video. There are a number of ways that you can improve the quality of your video, and some of those include choosing the right video equipment, improving your audio quality and using the right video shooting techniques. We'll go over each of those topics over the following tutorials.

Get Searching with Bing

Microsoft's Bing

is a search engine first and foremost, but it's a lot more than that too. With maps, shopping, video and much more, Bing is a worthy entry into the search engine space.

Bing is not Google

and until Google comes out clearly to say that user privacy is of the utmost importance, even Firefox is recommending Bing over its benefactor Google.

How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch

In this series we show you how to use

BlackBerry OS 6.0

which comes with the

BlackBerry Torch

. We'll show you

how to navigate your BlackBerry

and

manage your applications

, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some great

multimedia tools

which we'll show you how to use.

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.

Gadget TV

Andrew Moore-Crispin takes a close look at the latest and greatest gadgets and gear as they're released. Gaming systems, cell phones, GPS units, laptops, netbooks, cameras and much much more get the Gadget TV treatment. On Gadget TV, the gadget is the star of the show.

Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu

If you use Hulu to watch videos then we've got some secrets we want to share with you. In this series we'll show you how to find videos using tags, how to manage your video queue and subscriptions and how to rate the videos that you watch. We'll also show you how to change your privacy settings so that your viewing history and favorite shows stay private.

How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4

Sean Carruthers runs through all the steps in shooting and editing together great videos using the cameras on the iPhone 4 from the first time you hit the record button to the finished, polished end product. From where to find videos you've shot to how to edit your videos both on the iPhone 4 or on the Mac or PC, you're well covered.

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

In this video tutorial series, we take an

in depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone

and offer a

video Nexus One users' guide

. This 10-part video tutorial series starts off with a

Nexus One unboxing

and a

video tour of the Nexus One, aka Google Phone

before moving on to look at how to use the email, phone, search, maps, camera and much more.

How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook

In this series we'll show you how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook. The long-awaited tablet from Research in Motion is smaller and lighter than many other tablets on the market and its unique OS makes the interface different from other tablets like the iPad. We'll point out the differences, both positive and negative, over the next few episodes.

What is the Roku

The latest Roku products are devices that let you stream video to your television at home. We'll be using the premium Roku XDS model to show you how to set up a Roku and get started watching videos. We'll also show you how to add channels and navigate between them and demonstrate how to play content off of an external drive.

Beginner's guide to YouTube

The butterscotch.com Beginner's guide to YouTube unlocks the power of this online video sharing phenom. Follow along over the next couple of weeks as we reveal some of the more advanced features that the typical YouTuber may never see.

Rocking with Winamp

Winamp is a music and media player par excellence. Listen to music remotely with Winamp Remote, listen to free online radio, television, and podcasts. If it has to do with media you can check it out in Winamp.

Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger, formerly known as MSN Messenger, is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they're around the corner or all around the world. You can send and receive free instant messages, even play a game together while chatting, share files, voice and video chat and so much more. Doc Callahan explains in this 10-part series on Windows Live Messenger

Using your Windows Phone 7

In this series we show you how to use your Windows Phone 7. From setting up your phone to navigating through the Windows Phone 7 mobile interface we've got you covered. We'll also demonstrate how to use the various multimedia features, access Xbox Live from your phone and more all using the new LG Optimus Quantum.

Items Tagged with video

HowStuffWorks for Android

transfer files from PC to Android phone

video calls and video conferencing

photos and video

how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook's cameras

how to use the BlackBerry PlayBook

tablet from Research in Motion

tablets like the iPad

accessories for the original iPad

accessories available for the iPad 2

protect your iPad 2

improve your iPad experience

new iPad 2

shoot video

iMovie video editing software

edit your videos

share your projects with friends

how to use the cameras

take photos or shoot video

how to use the FaceTime application

Roku settings menu

change your Roku device settings

search for updates

factory reset of your Roku

change video and audio settings

set up a new network

change your screensaver settings

play files off of an external hard drive

Roku XDS model

USB port

USB keys or hard drives

view your videos and pictures

play music

Roku USB Media Player

channel store

channel-based service

how to add channels to your Roku

free channels

premium channels

screensavers or games

Roku channel store

control video playback

Setting up your Roku player

plugging in your input and output cables

set the time and date

sync your Roku account

connect to the Internet

video streaming with Roku

how the Roku works

Roku channels

features the Roku models

control the Boxee software

Boxee remote application

control your Boxee from your iPhone

mouse and keyboard

how to download and use the iPhone Boxee remote app

make your own Boxee box

old computers to good use

change your Boxee settings

Boxee menu

Boxee system information

change your media settings

general settings

lock out adult content

user on your Boxee box

how to create more Boxee accounts

settings, favorites and friends

switch Boxee users

how to add apps to your Boxee

access more video content

adding more repositories

how to add repositories

manage your current apps

Boxee box

play videos from the web

run files off of an external drive

external hard drive

connect to a network with your Boxee

Watch Later feature on the Boxee