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Ninite TT3

Andrew — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:10:28 +0000

In this tech tip, I show you how to easily install multiple applications on a Windows PC.

Inline Dictionary TT2

Andrew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:30:48 +0000

In this Tech Tip, I show you how to use the inline Dictionary keyboard shortcut in OS X.

File Path Save Dialog TT1

Andrew — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:46:40 +0000

In this Tech Tip, I should you how to use the file path save dialog found in most (if not all) OS X applications.

Increase the Buffer In VLC

Andrew — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:25:28 +0000

Recently I have been watching a lot of streaming video streamed by the CDN Bitgravity. I however have been having an issue with the video shuddering every few minutes. Whether this is caused by my computer, my internal network, or more likely Comcast, it tends to get annoying.

After some searching a found an option in the VLC preference pane to increase the streaming cache (buffer).

Steps

Open the VLC preferences and select the “All” radio button. This will give you the advanced options.
Drill down the “Input/Codecs” > “Access Modules” menu and select “HTTP(S)”.
Now raise the cache value to a higher number. I am currently using 8000 (8 secs) but you my want to find a different value that is best for you.