Computer videos can offer instructional presentations, reviews, entertainment and advertising.http://www.youtube.com/t/fact_sheet Videos are still images that are presented in rapid succession.http://computer.yourdictionary.com/video Any video offered through a computer could be included in the general category of computer videos. These videos could be offered on blogs, through video sharing services, on DVDs or even sent through email.
The largest computer video website is YouTube.http://www.youtube.com/t/fact_sheet Owned by Google since 2006, the service allows consumers, businesses and other content creators to share videos by uploading them to the YouTube website service.http://www.theage.com.au/news/Busness/Google-closes-A2b-YouTube-deal/2006/11/14/1163266548827.html According to YouTube, more than 2 billion videos are viewed daily on the service and more than 24 hours worth of videos uploaded every minute.http://www.youtube.com/t/fact_sheet
Computer Video Sources
Computer videos can be found in multiple locations. Individuals seeking specific content can use a search engine to locate video content, or they can browse websites known to house computer video content.
- YouTube- As a large video sharing website, YouTube offers videos that can be viewed for entertainment objectives, educational purposes or for information needs. Some video series, such as ones offered by Mahalo, may be created by companies that provide videos from professional sources. Mahalo offers series on Windows 7, Twitter, Facebook, how to read body language and more..http://www.youtube.com/user/mahalodotcom?blend=1&ob=4#g/p
- CNET- As a primary source for electronic reviews, CNET frequently features video reviews of computers, laptops and accessories.http://cnettv.cnet.com/
- Apple- The Apple computing company offers a "Find Out How" section on their website that offers video examples and guides for basic tutorials on their computers and some common Internet-based software.http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
- Microsoft- The Microsoft software company offers video-based information through several websites including one that showcases software guides and one that offers computer safety instructions.http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/US/default.aspxhttp://www.microsoft.com/protect/videos/video.aspx
General Computer Tips : How to Download Videos From YouTube
Dave Andrews, a professional software developer, presents a guide on how to download videos from YouTube. He outlines opening an Internet browser, selecting the video address, copying the file to a computer and converting the files to Quick Time or WMV file format. This process can be used to download most videos located on YouTube for further review on a personal computer.
