Google Videos Moving To Youtube
According to a recent blog entry, Google is moving their video content to Youtube.
This means people who have uploaded content to Google will be given an option to download this content durring the migration, as well as information on how to migrate this content to Youtube.
The previously published deadline, which was April 29th, 2011, has been reversed and the content will remain accessible for the time being.
The Short Lived Flip
Who would have thought The Flip would have had such a short life.
It hit the market in May 2006, became a popular product for Youtubers over the following years, was purchased by Cisco for $590 million in 2009 and then taken out of production a few days back, on the 12th of April, 2011.
Quite frankly, I don’t get it.
Yes, there was some competition form the new phones. But I don’t like filming video with them. I prefer using a tripod mountable pocket camcorder, that nobody can just suddenly call to. I’d hate to need to run to the cell in the middle of filming to answer a call.
I am interested in purchasing a tablet computer later on, hopefully one with a video camera in it. But at the moment only a few of them have tripod mounts and my Kodak PlaySport
I am considering The Flip now though because the company has discounted their models by $20, $30 if you use the Flip10 coupon. They’re even offering free shipping and customization.
I’ve heard raves about the HD version from Youtubers over the years so i’m curious. It might be something to own until the Panasonic HM-TA20 Waterproof HD Pocket Camcorder
I guess it’s research time…
Youtube Wins
The United States District Court, Southern District of New York, has rules in Youtube‘s favor, against Viacom’s claims.
The court ruled that Youtube had taken sufficient measures to protect the copyrights of Viacom, in accordance to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, this site qualifying for protection from prosecution according to 17 U.S.C. ยง 512(c).
The ruling can be found by clicking here. And don’t forget to visit my Youtube channel.
Youtube/VEOH Fix For Canadians
Just thought I’d post this tidbit for Canadians who are having problems accessing videos on Youtube and Veoh.
I’ve been encountering an error for over a day on Youtube resulting in this message on all videos : “An error has occurred. Please try again later.”
This problem can be bypassed by using Google’s Public DNS Server.
The above linked site contains instructions on using this server for Microsoft Windows Vista, Mac OS X and Ubuntu Linux users.
Instructions on configuring Windows Microsoft XP, Windows 7 and other versions of Linux can be found by clicking here.
Don’t Fall for The Scams
I have just made aware of yet another phishing scam, this time involving Facebook.
Every few days someone tried to get people to click on fake links in official sounding emails and people are unfortunately still falling for it.
It’s quite simple. If a company sends an email to you saying there’s a problem with your account then go to the company’s web site directly.
Delete the email immediately !
These links are fake and dangerous. They lead to fake websites that steal passwords and install viruses onto your computer, that also not only steal more passwords as you type them but send out copies of the email you just received to the emails you’ve got in your contact list.
Some of these viruses also take over your computer, so it’s best to just delete these emails immediately and to install virus/malware scanners that will look for these viruses in the email you receive.
Microsoft currently offers windows users a free software package that can be used to protect Windows based machines.
Microsoft Security Essentials will protect machines against viruses, spyware and malware. But I also recommend the use of alternative browsers like Firefox, which is more secure, as well as web based email, like Gmail, whose email is usually scanned for viruses and spam.
I also like the immunity function of Spybot-Search and Destroy, which instructs your browser to prevent certain suspect scripts and websites from loading up. But you need to turn off real time protection if you’re using another virus scanning program.
Some of you may already have anti-virus and anti-spyware software pre-installed on your computers. Or some of you may have software provided to you by your internet providers. You should always update these regularly to address the latest threats. But even with this software installed it’s best to consider all emails of this nature to be potential threats.