[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> So  You all are always so helpful.....  IS there a web site/blog/ something.. out there that  provides simple updates and explanations of tech developments for the , um, simple minded (me !)   I feel like  I should  have a weekly consult with a geek to keep up with things on computer, TV  video etc</p>
<p>  Here is a sample of some of the quesitons I have....</p>
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<p>What is Blu Ray ?  Can you play regular DVDS in Blue ray or do you need all new  discs?</p>
<p> How do you send a video file via email ?</p>
<p> What is  the better kidn of tv - plasma  or LED?</p>
<p> I have a tv with one outlet thingey inthe fornt to attache DVD player... if I get  Wii do I need a new TV ?</p>
<p> I want to make my  photo files on the computer into DVD's  I have a program but not sure how to make them !</p>
<p>  I have old video tapes I want to put onto disc.. how do I do that ?</p>
<p> I am not sure even how to bakc up files store photo in case of crash ( we lost some a few years ago .. now I have  5 years of photos all in one place panic!)</p>
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<p> And it goes on!   ANy suggestions out there from the techno savy ?</p>
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[airehead]

<p>You could always hire a 10y/o.</p>

 

[altoids]

<p>Well, there is always <a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.howstuffworks.com/</a> but you will probably get more detail than you ever wanted!</p>

 

[altoids]

<p>I haven't read the site thoroughly, but you might want to take a look at</p>
<p><a href="http://www.whatthetech.com/" target="_blank">http://www.whatthetech.com/</a></p>
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[4boysmom]

<p>You might ask son2.  He's 16yo and knows everything.</p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> Thanks I will check out those sites!  I am conqering the  video down load thing right now after checking with a friend.  My daughter is  14 and knows some things ..but DS is  16 and admits he isn't great with puters.    It is my goal to not be left behind .. I always feel like I am saying HUH ? when it comes to this stuff!</p>

 

[purple hayes]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>RaisingArizonainNH</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71280/technology-for-dummies#post_1964182"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p> How do you send a video file via email ?</p>
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Create a YouTube account and upload it there. If you're concerned about privacy, you can set the video to private and only people that you e-mail the link can see it. Sending video via e-mail is risky. Attachment too big? Does the receiving party have the right player? The list goes on and on. You know who can see YouTube videos? Everybody! </p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> I  tried to down load the video onto Facebook last night ( I DO have an account there.. I'm so proud of myself for getting THAT far !)  But it looked like it would take about 2 hours to down load... so if I want to do that I may have to set it up when I am done for the night and try and see if it works.  I was brave and did try it  though.  My goal for the new year one new thing a day.... well maybe  3 new things each week would be a safer goal!</p>

 

[purple hayes]

<p>Are you on dial-up? 2 hrs. is a crazy-long upload time.</p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

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No.. and that's what I thought!  I have cable. .. The video is about 3 minutes.. from my camera.  I figured that I was missing something that was making it TOO long...  ANy ideas.. I can't see any way to compact a  video like I do for pics... or is there ( See what I mean ..one questionleads to another... I need to have a geek on call or something !)</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>purple hayes</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71280/technology-for-dummies#post_1964501"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Are you on dial-up? 2 hrs. is a crazy-long upload time.</p>
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