Tech Tutorials

Lately I have been interested in video tutorials and thought it would be worth sharing some of those. My interests are because I am starting to create my own library of tutorials. I want to create videos that explain how to use specific software, perform specific tasks, and use various online tools. After researching the topic I decided to see how others have created tutorials so that I could establish a "best practices" list. So, in light of my new investigations I would like to extend the resources to others.

This isn't a comprehensive list, nor does it identify all the pro's and con's of each site. However, I think it will be resourceful for you.

Woopid
Woopid has free video tutorials that focus on software and "technology training videos." The subjects are broken down by topics such as hardware, internet, mac, ubuntu, and windows. Within each subject it is broken down into more options. For instance, you click on internet and have more options to learn how to use craigslist, google, and so on. If you are interested in comprehensive software such as Microsoft Office applications or operating systems like Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard then this site would be helpful.

Graspr
Graspr is a network of instructional videos. They host a wide range of videos. If you are interested in learning more about anything random this would be the first place to look. There are videos that range from instructions on home and garden topics to skateboarding and break-dancing. They have quite the collection. If nothing else it is worth some entertainment value and you also learn something random and unexpected.

Apple Tutorials
Apple has an extensive list of tutorials for all their computers and software applications. If you are looking for something specific regarding their products then it is best to go straight to the source.

Another source of what seems like endless possibilities would be to check out iTunes podcast's. Not only do they have a collection of tutorials that you can subscribe to but they also have videos worth watching. It is all free. I frequently visit iTunes as a source for short video clips that aren't for instructional purposes but rather videos about science and technology.

I could go on and on, but for me I think the best part about finding these sources was the process of exploring. Enjoy the process of searching and reviewing.