SuperGeeks » how to videos http://supergeeks.net Networking + Security Experts Mon, 21 May 2012 00:52:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= How to learn how to do anything http://supergeeks.net/blog/2009/06/how-to-learn-how-to-do-anything/ http://supergeeks.net/blog/2009/06/how-to-learn-how-to-do-anything/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:38:41 +0000 Chief Geek http://supergeeks.net/?p=841
One of the most exciting things about the internet is the sheer volume of information you can find and educate yourself.  You can learn about everything from history of Ancient Greece, to motorcycle repair, to the lifestyles of capucine monkeys.

For those of us who are perpetually curious, the internet offers boundless resources for life-long learning.  And while some of the resources are paid, many are free.

One of my favorite free sites is Videojug.com.

Videojug is an online encyclopedia of life skills.  It’s clean and intuitive interface offers a wealth of knowledge in the form of well-cataloged instructional videos. The channels include beauty and style, creative and culture, family and education, food and drink, health and well being, lifestyle and home, love and dating, money and career, sports and outdoors, and technology and cars.  Each video is professionally made by an expert in that field.  Be it an expert in speed-folding T-shirts, putting custom ring tones on your iPhone, or making a business plan, Videojug has it all

The site was created in 2006 by David Tabizel after he got a flat tire and could not find a good instructional video on how to fix it. Three years later, it’s one of the largest online libraries of free videos. While all of its high-definition videos are produced by experts, common users can upload their own videos and also participate in forums.  Users can also comment on videos and suggest ideas for new videos.

Some videos are funny and goofy, especially in the love and dating section.  For example, to initiate a good night kiss after a first date, Videojug advises to first “create an awkward pause” the conversation.  If the first stage of dating went well, you may follow the advice on “how to avoid trapped arm while cuddling in bed.”

One of the most useful sections of this site is the Lifestyle & Home category.  It contains simple and easy to understand instructions on home decor, plumbing, tiling, etc.

Another good section is Money & Careers.  You can hear from a commercial airline pilot how to become a pilot, cocktail-mixing tips from a bartender, and how to select an estate planning attorney versus an estate planning attorney.  Throw in a ton of cooking videos, salsa and makeup lessons, and you can spend all day learning stuff you always wanted to learn.

In many respects, Videojug is similar to YouTube’s How To & Style section.  However, the comparison is not in YouTube’s favor, since YouTube is riddled with poorly-produced videos and lacks organization.  Search “yoga” on Youtube returns 73,000 results, including “The Inappropriate Yoga Guy”, Dilbert cartoon, and yoga sandals. Videojug, on the other hand, generated a concise 18 pages of detailed instructions on specific yoga techniques.

Finally, in Videojug’s Discussion section, you can find other users’ advice on such life’s pressing questions as: How Can I Remove Dog Urine Stains From A Wool Rug? and How Can One Get Rid Of The Big Belly?

Have fun poking around Videojug.  It’s well worth the time.

James Kerr is Chief Geek of SuperGeeks.  He can be reached at www.SuperGeeks.net.  You can also follow him on Twitter: supergeeks.


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