For those of you who were at the session where we attempted to download add-ons for Firefox (internet browser) to allow automatic recording of audio and video from websites, you will remember we had mixed success.
Clarification follows (and we'll talk about it /through it on Monday 22August session 10am).
- Flashgot: Allows for general recording of audio and video from websites. So, YouTube for example. By pressing Ctrl F3 from within Firefox when you've opened the relevant website, you'll be prompted to choose the destination folder to save the file in. Choose the folder and then OK, and the files will be downloaded to your harddrive or flashstick or external drive - wherever you chose to save it. You can then replay the files when you're off line - that is, when you're not connected to the internet.
Flashgot does not download video from ABC iView.
- iViewFox however, does allow you to download from abc.net.au/iview. As with Flasfhgot, you get to choose where to save the downloaded files. Programs uploaded to iView are generally only available for viewing online for a limited period. By downloading them, you can choose to watch them at your convenience, after the viewing period on the site has expired.
Note that if you install iViewFox, you will be precluded from actually viewing iView video online. The machine will only allow you to download and view later. If you do want to stream the video and watch in real time, then you can simply disable the add-on for a while, and re enable it later. To disable an add-on, within Firefox choose Tools>Addons, navigate to iViewFox and choose to disable it. You will need to restart Firefox for the disable to take effect.
iViewFox doesn't prevent Flashgot from working correctly, as described above, on other websites
As always, be mindful of copyright restrictions as they may apply to all online media that you choose to acces.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Monday, 8 August 2011
Monday 8th August
We had a very intimate little group today - only 3 of us. But we had fun!
Due to popular demand, we concentrated on iPad uses and apps.
The following is a list of those we discussed
PrintCentral - allows remote printing to ANY printer that is connected to a network or wifi (I've installed this app and it works brilliantly :) )
iMovie - apparently allows editing of movies on your iPad... I've installed it and it does work - but I think there's more to it than I've discovered so far
Readdle Docs - allows you to easily transfer docs from your computer to your iPad (via iTunes). Supports Word, Excel, PDF etc
Spreadsheet - a fully functioning spreadsheet program. Saves to excel format and opens excel spreadsheets and allows editing of them.
Bamboo Paper & MeritumPaint - 2 free little finger painting/sketching programs
Photogene - allows editing of photos on your ipad
vTuner for Panasonic - gives you wifi access to all sorts of weird and wonderful internet radio
iSwifter - an alternate browser for your iPad that lets you enjoy webpages that use "flash" . Not the best browser in the world, but does get around an otherwise annoying restriction of your iPad. (check out the following site - firstly with your usual Safari browser and THEN with iswifter.. http://www.psy.uq.edu.au/activity/demonstation.html?did=14
Teamviewer - allows remote control and access between ipads/iphone and computers (both pc's and macs). Install the software on your computer(s) [www.teamviewer.exe] and then install the app on your ipad/iphone.. and follow the instructions. Be sure to say you're a non-commercial user. It's free
Happy computing everyone
Next meeting 10am to 1pm - Monday, 22 August 2011 - in the library. Everyone welcome.
Angela Brown
Mob 0404 05 00 57
Due to popular demand, we concentrated on iPad uses and apps.
The following is a list of those we discussed
PrintCentral - allows remote printing to ANY printer that is connected to a network or wifi (I've installed this app and it works brilliantly :) )
iMovie - apparently allows editing of movies on your iPad... I've installed it and it does work - but I think there's more to it than I've discovered so far
Readdle Docs - allows you to easily transfer docs from your computer to your iPad (via iTunes). Supports Word, Excel, PDF etc
Spreadsheet - a fully functioning spreadsheet program. Saves to excel format and opens excel spreadsheets and allows editing of them.
Bamboo Paper & MeritumPaint - 2 free little finger painting/sketching programs
Photogene - allows editing of photos on your ipad
vTuner for Panasonic - gives you wifi access to all sorts of weird and wonderful internet radio
iSwifter - an alternate browser for your iPad that lets you enjoy webpages that use "flash" . Not the best browser in the world, but does get around an otherwise annoying restriction of your iPad. (check out the following site - firstly with your usual Safari browser and THEN with iswifter.. http://www.psy.uq.edu.au/activity/demonstation.html?did=14
Teamviewer - allows remote control and access between ipads/iphone and computers (both pc's and macs). Install the software on your computer(s) [www.teamviewer.exe] and then install the app on your ipad/iphone.. and follow the instructions. Be sure to say you're a non-commercial user. It's free
Happy computing everyone
Next meeting 10am to 1pm - Monday, 22 August 2011 - in the library. Everyone welcome.
Angela Brown
Mob 0404 05 00 57
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