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PC help: Video

Why can't I send a large video file over my email account?

Most email providers still limit the size of attachment, but there are several free file-transfer services that allow you to send files of up to 50MB, more if you pay

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Copy photos and videos from your phone using Ovi Suite

The Ovi Suite offers an easy way of copying photos and videos from a Nokia mobile phone

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How do I copy home movie DVDs?

Use free tools such as Imgburn to copy a DVD-Video disc, but watch the copyright

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How can I jump to a specific position in a Youtube video easily?

A clever way to get to the good part of a clip without having to watch it all

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Share photos or video by creating a professional-looking DVD easily

It's easier than ever to burn a DVD using programs such as Windows Movie Maker so you can show your pictures and films to a wider audience

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Free versus paid: video-editing software

Create home movies with impressive results using a video-editing program

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