Omg!!! Technology headaches! I love you and hate you all at the same time.

As my final class required blog we are to talk about what we like and what we don't like about all this new technology we are learning about...so, ahem...

#1

• Embed codes do not work unless it is from YouTube. I have tried and tried and tried! Any other video from another site will simply just leave a code on your page. I hate them and I have no interest in trying to use them again for sake of my mental health. haha. ;) 
• Here...I'll show you.
• <div style='text-align:center'><object width='560' height='450' id='FiveminPlayer' classid='clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000'><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true'/><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'/><param name='movie' value='http://embed.5min.com/119573877/'/><param name='wmode' value='opaque' /><embed name='FiveminPlayer' src='http://embed.5min.com/119573877/' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' width='560' height='450' allowfullscreen='true' allowScriptAccess='always' wmode='opaque'></embed></object><br/><a href='http://www.5min.com/Video/Softball-Fastpitch-Pitching-119573877' style='font-family: Verdana;font-size: 10px;' target='_blank'>Softball Fastpitch Pitching</a></div>

• See? Isn't it wonderful?  I don't know what else to do unless save it to my computer and then use the add video button in the tool bar but how do I save an embed code? ahhhhh.

#2

• You need to set up an account EVERYWHERE! And most times you have to wait for a verification code or for someone to accept you. Annoying.

#3
Wiki-I'm supposed to comment on a Wiki that I found and how it is useful...I go to the Wiki link for my class and it tells me I do not have permission to comment on the page...SO HOW CAN I LEAVE A COMMENT????

#4

• Cookies-how many of you know how to enable cookies? Seriously-having to enable cookies so you can access something DOES NOT  make that site or page user friendly.

#5

• Podcasts-they are supposed to be free (well, if I install Itunes...in addition to Delicious and Wiki and Blogspot) but how many things am I supposed to download before my computer is full of programs I totally forget about??) 

However,

#1

• Links usually work though! :)
• See? http://www.5min.com/Video/Softball-Fastpitch-Pitching-119573877. And when it works it's much like seeing a child start to understand a skill for the first time. yeah! :)

#2

• Adding pictures is fun because it adds color and makes the page more aesthetic.                                                                                                                                                                 
• See? It's easy to cut and paste from almost any website. :)

#3

• It does give you a visual validation of your hard, patience-trying work.  It is impressive to see how one puts it all together to show parts of their personality. Include a word collage from wordle and add a little extra to your page. :)
• See?

 All and all I'm happy I've had the opportunity to learn all this.  Like it or not I'm going to have to learn how to use this technology anyways and I'm off to a great start with this exposure. :) My advice is to master a few small pieces first and build from there.

Serena