Create Podcast Chapters with Ferrite The Help Desk 2026-02-27 | During this episode, I demonstrate how you can use Ferrite to create podcast chapters with visual thumbnails.
Google Slides and Hyperlinks The Help Desk 2021-06-13 | I demonstrate how you can incorporate hyperlinks with Google Slides. 1. Link a Google slide presentation to another presentation.2. Link to specific slides within a presentation.3. Preserve hyperlinks when exporting to PDF.
CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology The Help Desk 2021-03-19 | In this video, I cover the 8 steps of CompTIA's troublehshooting methodology as outlined in IT Fundamentals +, a certification program for entry level IT professionals.
Add a Mask in Pixelmator The Help Desk 2021-02-14 | In this video, I demonstrate how to add a mask using Pixelmator for iOS.
Partition a USB Drive The Help Desk 2021-02-14 | In this video, I demonstrate how to create a partition on your USB drive on your Mac. This same process is done when formatting your hard drive. You can also do this on a PC by using Disk Management.Step OneAdd a USB drive to the USB port on your Mac.Step TwoOpen the app called "Disk Utility."Step ThreeSelect the USB drive on the bottom left side of the menu pane. Note: Select the drop down menu at the top left (next to "Disk Utility") and select "show all devices."Step FourSelect "erase" at the top left to format the disk (make sure there are no files on the drive or you will lose them). Step FiveSelect "Format" and then "Mac OS Extended Journaled." Under "Scheme" select GUID Partition Map.Step SixSelect "Partition" at the top menu bar. Select the (+) symbol beneath the pie chart to add another partition. Note: One partition comes with drives by default. Use the Pie Chart to select how much space you want to dedicate to the partition.Step SevenSelect "Apply." On the left menu bar, you wil notice that you USB drive now has two partitions. Caution: You must make sure to select the USB drive and not your hard drive by mistake or you risk losing the files you have on your computer's hard drive.
Input, Processing, Output, and Storage The Help Desk 2021-02-13 | Focusing on the basic them of “Common Computing Devices,” I provide a simply explanation of input, processing, output, and storage.
New Fonts for iMovie The Help Desk 2021-01-31 | iMovie has long been an app for simple functions with little customizations. Now you can customize fonts, colors, pinch and zoom, and place fonts in any position you like.timbstechtalk.comtwitter.com/timbstechtalk
How to Get a Refund from App Store The Help Desk 2021-01-23 | In this short video, I demonstrate how you can request a refund from Apple.
Two-Factor and Multi-Factor Authentication. The Help Desk 2021-01-22 | This video is a short summary of two-factor and multi-factor authentication.
A Better Browsing Experience The Help Desk 2021-01-03 | Reader mode is a practical way to view content online without constantly viewing adds and pop ups. In this example, I use Safari, but it's worthwhile exploring other browsers that offer this feature. What is your favorite browser?timbstechtalk.com
Notational Systems Compared The Help Desk 2020-11-04 | A short and simple introduction to notational systems: decimal, binary, and hexadecimal.
VLLO Video Editor and Chromakey The Help Desk 2020-10-03 | VLLO just released a new chromakey feature and it rocks!!
The Best Apps No Longer With Us The Help Desk 2020-09-05 | I have often wondered why apps are not as exciting as they used to be. I realized that most of the apps I liked were no longer available, so I decided to dedicate a video to those that are no longer with us.00:15 - Actions by Usefool Apps00:44 - Adobe Photoshop Touch01:20 - Airmail by Chillingo01:44 - Artlab by MoMa02:12 - Coast by Opera02-34 - Color Mixer by Ricardo de Silva02:59 - Design Museum London03:27 - Kid Pix 3D by Software Maciev04:02 - iBooks Author by Apple04:29 - iWeb by Apple05:00 - Infinity Blade by Chair Entertainment05:23 - Leonardo by Pankaj Boswami05:43 - Zite by Zite05:59 - Vodio by Vodio Labs06:19 - Pulse by Alfonso Labs07:00 - Trace by Relentless Software07:17 - Photoforge 2 by Ghostbird Software07:51 - Gridditor by Tai Shimizu08:17 - Photogene by Mobile Pond08:29 - Qwiki by Qwiki08:53 - Omano by SoThree Inc09:13 - DeskConnect by DeskConnect09:45 - Storehouse by Mark Kwano09:56 - Mixel by Khoi Vinh10:24 - Paper by Facebook10:59 - Poolbar by Future Games of London11:18 - iPhoto by Apple, Inc11:40 - Conclusion
Google Classroom Meets Google Sites The Help Desk 2020-08-26 | In this video, I explore how Google Sites can be used as an integrated resource for a Google classroom assignment. Google sites can provide an integrated, centralized way for students to access resources.
Create a Website with New Google Sites The Help Desk 2020-08-18 | Google sites is a very impressive WYSIWYG website builder that includes perfectly with other google apps like forms, docs, slides, and sheets.Contents00:33 - Get Started00:43 - Templates01:25 - Themes01:56 - Pages02:48 - Insert02:58 - Add Text03:25 - Add Files and Embeds04:09 - UI Drag and Position04:50 - Add Layouts04:58 - Add Collapsing Menus05:31 - Add Table of Contents05:58 - Add Image Carousel (no demo)06:00 - Add Button06:21 - Add Dividing Line and Placeholder06:25 - Add YouTube videos06:54 - Add Calendars07:16 - Add Maps07:47 - Add Google Doc08:25 - Add Slides09:08 - Add Sheets and charts10:22 - Add Google Forms11:10 - Admin Stuff11:17 - Publish12:01 - View History12:19 - Settings: navigation, brand, viewer tools, custom urls, analytics, banners14:24 - Sharing options14:51 - Copy website link14:59 - Preview website15:39 - Undo/redo16:10 - Wrap upGoogle Sitessites.google.comTim B's Tech Talk on Google Sitessites.google.com/view/timbstechtalk
iMovie Basics: Conclusion The Help Desk 2020-08-11 | I share with some thoughts on putting this series together.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
iMovie Basics: Add Overlays The Help Desk 2020-08-10 | This topic will explore how to add overlays, which include cutaway, picture-in-picture, split-screen, and green/blue screen.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
9. iMovie Basics: Record Video The Help Desk 2020-08-09 | This topic will explore how to add a recording to your iMovie project using the built-in camera. The lesson will provide some tips for how to set up the camera.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
8. iMovie Basics: Add Soundtracks The Help Desk 2020-08-09 | This topic will explore how to add soundtracks, music, and sound effects to your iMovie project.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
7. iMovie Basics: Add Narration The Help Desk 2020-08-08 | This topic will explore how to add narrations to your iMovie Project.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
6. iMovie Basics: Add Filters The Help Desk 2020-08-08 | This video will cover how to add filters to photos and videos.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
4. iMovie Basics: Add Transitions The Help Desk 2020-08-07 | This topic will explore how to add transitions in iMovie. Transitions include dissolves, fades, wipes, slides, themes, and sound effects.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
5. iMovie Basics: Adding Text The Help Desk 2020-08-07 | This topic will explore how to add titles to photo and videos. The lesson will include title animations, title placement, and themed titles.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
2. iMovie Basics: Add Photos The Help Desk 2020-08-06 | This video will cover how to add photos to the timeline, make adjustments, duplicate photos, adjust the length, and adding pan and zoom effects.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
3. IMovie Basics: Add Video The Help Desk 2020-08-06 | This topic will explore how to add videos to the timeline, split clips, detach audio, duplicate, and adjust speed.iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
1. iMovie Basics: Start a New Project The Help Desk 2020-08-05 | This topic will cover how to start a new iMovie Project on your iPhone or iPad. Once you are inside iMovie, you will learn about the basic menu options and how to add content to the timeline. iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
iMovie Basics for iOS: Introduction The Help Desk 2020-08-04 | iMovie Basics for iOS consist of a series of eleven videos designed to introduced beginners to the basics of iMovie. The series is also posted on Flipgrid to encourage video responses. Check out Flipgridflipgrid.com/imoviebasicsCheck out the iMovie Basics Resource Pagetimbstechtalk.com/imovie-resource.html
Have Fun with Shapes in Keynote The Help Desk 2020-07-28 | Keynote is the most versatile app available and shapes are quite resourceful!
New Features in iOS 14 The Help Desk 2020-07-24 | I demonstrate a few features in the recent Public Beta 3 release of iOS 14.
The Rule of Thirds and iPhone Camera The Help Desk 2020-07-20 | In this episode, I cover how to use the rule of thirds as a guide for taking photos and shooting video.
Add Overlays Using iMovie and Keynote The Help Desk 2020-07-19 | Using the iPad, I demonstrate how to add overlays using iMovie and Keynote for iOS and iPad OS.
New Keynote Updates for iOS The Help Desk 2020-07-11 | In this short tutorial, cover three new features in Keynote for iOS.
Aspect Ratios: How We See Things The Help Desk 2020-07-08 | Aspect Ratios are important because they define how we see the world and how we do things. I provide an overview of how they have been used what they mean on a practical level.
Easiest Way to Combine PDFs (Mac) The Help Desk 2020-05-28 | For this quick tutorial, I demonstrate the easiest way to to combine PDF documents on the Mac.
CapCut: Best Free Video Editor 2020 The Help Desk 2020-05-19 | Viamaker (now known as CapCut) is a free video editor for Android and iOS that comes with some very nice features. A great choice if you’re looking to spend less money during the COVID 19 pandemic.NOTE: THE NAME OF THE APP WAS RECENTLY CHANGED TO CAPCUT
Transform Art into Art The Help Desk 2020-04-22 | In this video, I transform art into art. I chose a painting from the National Museum in Olso by the Spanish Baroque painter El Greco. I imported the reproduction into Inkworks. After finding the menu I liked, I imported my creation into Pixelmator chose blend modes to combine the original image with the one I created. Inkworks is an app by Code Organa.apps.apple.com/us/app/inkwork/id1324779582Pixelmator is by the Pixelmator Teamapps.apple.com/us/app/pixelmator/id924695435
Magic Trackpad Transforms the iPad! The Help Desk 2020-04-15 | The magic trackpad makes the iPad feel like a Mac.
Flipgrid for Online Learning The Help Desk 2020-04-06 | Flipgrid by Microsoft is an online learning platform that uses prompts to elicit videos responses from students. Rather than listen to lectures, Flipgrid records students responses through video, enabling them to be active participants.
Create Your Own Keynote Theme The Help Desk 2020-04-01 | In Keynote, you can create your own Keynote theme design using the Master Slide Edit feature.
5 Screen Recording Apps with Green Screen The Help Desk 2020-03-28 | Today, we need to be versatile when we are online. Here are 5 apps (including 2 for live streaming) that offer chromakey or virtual background capability. Have fun going virtual.0:00 - INTRODUCTION0:32 - SCREENFLOW1:37 - CAMTASIA2:26 - SCREENIUM3:16 - ZOOM4:11 -ECAMM LIVE
Add Captions to Photos - No Subscription Fees The Help Desk 2020-03-12 | There are tons of apps available that are charging subscription fees, including apps that add captions to photos. These fees are entirely unnecessary since there are many apps out there that cost far less and perform even better. I recommend a few during this episode.
LumaFusion: Export to Final Cut Pro The Help Desk 2020-03-02 | In version 2.2.0 LumaFusion introduced FCPXML to export LumaFusion projects to Final Cut Pro on your Mac. Visit http://www.timbstechtalk.com/LumaFusion-XML to learn more.
The Words of Kobe Bryant The Help Desk 2020-02-25 | My heart goes out to the families who lost love ones during the tragedy that included the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. The kinetic typography was made with Keynote and edited with Videoleap. The voice of Kobe Byrant was taken from his retirement speech.
The Social Value of Flipboard The Help Desk 2020-02-19 | Flipboard provides a social dimension to news readers that distinguishes it from other readers. I examine the My Magazines features, which enables users to create their own collections and share them with the public.
Why I like the Apple Watch The Help Desk 2020-02-13 | The Apple Watch will certainly be the device most associated with Tim Cook’s legacy. During this video, I share some of my favorite features.
Multi-Cam Apps for One iPhone The Help Desk 2020-01-30 | During this video, I compare Filmic Pro's DoubleTake with Mixcam by Mixcord. Both apps make use of front and rear-facing cameras to record multiple videos at the same time.
Save Photos from Video Clips The Help Desk 2020-01-29 | I demonstrate a number of ways to save photos from video clips using a Mac and/or iOS devices.
IPad Pro and Wireless Mics, Part Two The Help Desk 2020-01-13 | I’m following up on a previous episode about wireless mics when using them in conjunction with your devices, specifically large devices like the 12.9 inch iPad Pro.
IPad Pro: First Video Recording The Help Desk 2020-01-09 | This is my first video recording using the rear facing camera. The resolution was set to 1080p. My next video will be 4K at 60 FPS. I know this will change on YouTube but it’s worth trying, even if it’s scaled down later.
