It can be pretty easy to fill your SD card with great footage when shooting with an Olympus camera. Now it’s time to upload your photos and videos. Here’s how to connect your Olympus camera to your computer. Including using it as a webcam and uploading your footage to your computer. There are four ways …
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If you’re confused about IPX ratings on electronic devices, you aren’t alone. In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of IPX waterproof ratings, including an explanation of both numbers (solid and water) and what it all means. Plus an IPX rating chart of increasing protection against intrusions. If you’re looking for the best IPX waterproof …
What about H.264 vs H.265? Both are video compression standards. H.264 is older and is being slowly replaced by the newer, more robust H.265 video compression standard. Which codec is better? Here is the complete H.264 and H.265 comparison. In this post, you’ll learn about the differences between H.264 and H.265 and which one to …
What is HEVC? High Efficiency Video Coding is a video compression standard for Ultra HD and 4K resolution. HEVC is also known as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2. To play UHD and 4K videos on devices running Windows operating systems, you’ll need the HEVC Video Extension. If you use Apple products or Android devices, then …
XMP (extensible metadata platform) files contain metadata, or information, about your files. This file format is used by Adobe programs, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge. Although you can open an XMP file in several programs, you can only edit the metadata using an Adobe program. What is an XMP File? What is an XMP file? …
Reports of remote hacking, ransomware, and extortion have many tech users concerned about their online privacy. Should I cover my laptop camera? Yes. Here’s why. You should cover your laptop camera when not in use. There are real privacy risks to having an uncovered laptop camera. And it’s easy to cover it – with sliding …
The placement of cameras is important for at-home security. What are the best places to hide a camera in plain sight? Here’s how to hide cameras around your home – to keep you and your family safe. Cameras can be hidden both inside and outside the house. Key points to mount a security camera to …
With security cameras hidden on neighbors’ property, it can be difficult to keep your own life private. Whether placed intentionally or otherwise, cameras that cover any part of your property can feel like an invasion of privacy. Here’s how to disable and disrupt your neighbor’s security camera. To block your neighbor’s security camera, you can …
Ready to start shooting, and your Sony camera has a low battery? Here’s how to charge your Sony camera battery without a charger. Models covered include Cybershot, Handycam, a6000 (mirrorless), and the ZV-1 vlogging camera. Plus guides to battery life, charging times, and ideal operating temperatures. How to Charge Your Sony Camera Battery How can …
Filling the SD card is the easy part. Now it’s time to upload and edit your footage. Here are 4 easy ways to connect your Sony camera to your computer. Upload your footage or use it as a webcam. There are four ways to connect your Sony camera to your computer. You can direct connect …