Q. First, I would like to say that I am completely lost as far as anything digital goes. I'm just not good at it. So please, in answering, do not assume that I know what you're talking about. Cuz I probably don't. Lol. Anyway, I take an awful lot of video with our digital camcorder, but I have been unable to burn a playable dvd. I don't know if the camcorder is really just that cruddy, or the computer, or if I'm doing something wrong. It plays ok on the computer when I transfer it from the memory card, but anything after that is just terrible. I record on superfine, and while it was a fairly cheap camcorder, it didn't get horrible reviews, and I would assume I would at least get something a little better than the horrible unplayable mess I keep burning. So anyway, I'm not sure what to do with my videos after I record them. I end up just buying new memory cards when I fill one up. I want these videos to last forever, they're videos of my kids, so I can't just transfer them to the computer and erase them from the memory card. My question is, does anyone know if I can take my card somewhere that will hopefully make a playable dvd? Or flash drives, I've heard people talking about them, will that be something that will be around for a while to keep my videos on? Or any other suggestions?
A. Have you gone to the maker's website and looked at your model's 'Help' section?
Sometimes the 'FAQ" section has helpful answers.
Many cams I've worked with use a cable, going from the cam to the computer; then you turn on the cam.
Using Windows, the camera should then be recognized, and it may have the "drivers" already; but it may have to "Use the Internet to find and install the drivers".
(The camera may also have a CD which should contain the 'drivers'.)
When those are installed, the computer can 'talk' with the cam.
You should then be able to 'open' the file system on the camera, then find the image section and 'copy' that directly to the computers hard drive.
Note: Use the 'Copy' and 'Paste' function, not the "Cut" and 'Paste. If you make a mistake you may loose the files all together. 'Copy' at least leaves the original images on the cam.
Your very next steps after getting the files onto the computer would be to MAKE A BACKUP copy of all those files, then migrate them to a CD-RW. You then work with that original file.
That way you don't loose the 'raw' data.
As you learn how to use all these things in unison, you can gain confidence, and cut corners to save time.
On the files on the hard drive, you'd use some software package to edit the images; perhaps making them more like a movie, add sound, and so on.
Start with the website, and follow along as best you can, then repost another Q when you get stuck.
Make sure to state what cam model, and what operating system your computer use.
what kind of tablet or device would you recommend?
Q. I need it for reading books, games, videos, netflix. Which would be best perches for general audiance? For kids which would be best perches? what do you like about the one you have and don't like? Do any of them assist kids with reading? There are so many different kinds I'm lost. Thanks
A. I have an ipad mini. I love it. It's like having a small computer that you can carry in your purse ( I don't have a smart phone). It does anything & everything. The Apple itunes store has thousands of apps. It works as a reader (Kindle, etc.) I subscribe to a 2G data plan so I can use it wherever there's no WiFi. I never watch movies on the data plan. I occasionally use it as a GPS when traveling. However when I'm at home, I always use WiFi (because it's free!). I used to wonder how I could use a tablet. Now I am lost without it!
For kids, I cite the results of Consumer Reports evaluation. They reviewed five 7-inch "real" tablets made specifically for children: the Arnova ChildPad, Fuhu Nabi Tablet, KD Interactive Kurio 7, Oregon Scientific Meep! Tablet, and Toys "R" Us Tabeo 7 Tablet. All of the tested models run the Android 4.0 operating system. Each of these tablets has a multitouch display and features preloaded child-friendly games and apps, some of which are trial versions only. Each but the Childpad includes a protective silicone bumper or sleeve, and all have a memory-card slot, a built-in rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi connectivity with parental filters and monitoring, and a built-in app store for downloading more content. And each has a music player, video player, camcorder, photo editor, and art app.
And the results:
The Fuhu Nabi Jr was rated best for younger kids. 3+
The Fuhu Nabi XD was rated great for older kids. 11+
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