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Media, Media Everywhere

Watch this Medialink video to learn more about a new safe way to save and store all of your media. Seagate's "Central Axis" can save photos, videos and text from all types of electronics and computers. It's PC and Mac-compatible.


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Computer Tour (3:24)

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

BumpTop Desktops (6:36)

Watch this video from TED to hear from Anand Agarawala as he demos his BumpTop desktop. The BumpTop is a user interface that takes the usual desktop metaphor to new heights. You have to see this to believe it.

Episode 6 - Home Network Primer (14:40)

In episode 6, we show you how to setup a basic home network. Also discuss Internet connection types and wired and wireless routers. Plus Biff takes a pratfall in an outtake (back end of the episode). He was very embarrassed.

$100 Laptop (16:33)

Watch this video from TED to hear from the founder of the One Laptop Per Child organization, Nicholas Negroponte. Nicholas is also the founder of the MIT Media Laboratory.

Episode 65 - Home Network Basics (9:31)

Watch this video about home networks on HowStuffWorks. Andy and Sean from LabRats.tv discuss home network routers and WiFi. Learn how to set up a home network in this video from LabRats.tv

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It's All Geek To Me: Straightening and Cropping Pics (1:30)

Tech expert David Pogue explains how to efficiently straighten and crop for more aesthetically pleasing digital pictures. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek to Me: How to Repair a Floppy Disk (0:47)

Learn some tricks on how to repair a damaged floppy disk on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek to Me."

It's All Geek to Me: Saving Battery Power on a Laptop (1:15)

New York Times tech writer David Pogue gives tricks on how to prolong your battery life on an airplane. Learn more on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek to Me."

It's All Geek to Me: PowerPoint Presentation Tips (1:41)

New York Times tech writer David Pogue demonstrates an easy way to remember jokes and information for any presentation. Learn more on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek to Me."

It's All Geek to Me: Internet Connection on the Road (2:41)

New York Times tech writer David Pogue explains how to get internet access when you are in a hotel with no internet. Learn more on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek to Me."

Online Research Techniques: Online Research Skills (1:03)

Web research may be carefully planned to maximize efficacy.

Online Research Techniques: Online Information Sources (2:46)

The online world is composed of people and their computers. Online service providers are the first step to accessing the Internet.

Online Research: Online Safety Guidelines (1:15)

Never give out your full name, address, or phone number to strangers you meet online; not all information on the web or in newsgroups is correct or verified.

Online Research: Newsgroups (2:01)

Newsgroups are electronic message boards sorted by topic; to use newsgroups, type in your topic and search Usenet, then click on an appropriate forum. You can either e-mail an author of a message or post your own message.

Online Research: Hyperlinks and Internet Address Books (1:48)

When you click on a hyperlink on a Web site, a new page opens. The new page is usually related to the subject of the original page. An Internet address book lists the best sites for various topics.