Click the Video File tab, and then choose Normal Mode (unless you're an advanced user, in which case you may want Power Mode).

Now you can follow the prompts to select the file you want to convert, choose an output directory, and tweak various video settings. Along the way, watch for the bright orange Next button in the ad-heavy main window-it's not always obvious that you're supposed to click it to move onto the next step.

Now sit back and let Videora work its magic, which could take upwards of an hour or two depending on the size of the file and speed of your PC. By default, the program will add newly converted files to your iTunes library (look in Movies), ready for syncing to your device.

Stream Music From Where You Aren't to Where You Are

Right now I'm working offsite, which for me means the local coffee shop. I forgot to pack my iPod, but no worries: I'm listening to the music library stored on my home PC. No, I didn't bring along a tin can tied to a really long string--I'm using Orb, a free app/service that streams all your media from your home PC to another computer, a smart phone, and other gadgets (see the for details).