If you've been wondering how to use AVS video converter, then you're not alone. This guide to video formats should help you find your way through the alphabet soup of file extensions. If you want to play video files on your computer, choose AVI, MPEG, MOV, WMA, or RM. AVI is standard in most video cameras. MPEG is a good universal format. MOV is the proprietary format used by Apple QuickTime, so you'll need to have QuickTime installed on your computer. WMA is MOV's counterpart on the Windows side, and is compatible with Windows Media Player. RM stands for Real Media, and requires you to have RealPlayer installed on your computer.

For uploading to the internet, choose FLV, WMV, or RM. FLV is the preferred format for video sharing sites like YouTube and is integrated with all popular web browers, so it's pretty universal. WMV and RM require proprietary player software but will work on your personal websites if you prefer them.

To convert a video for uploading to a mobile device, such as a phone or personal desk assistant, choose the MP4 or 3GP format.

The world of home entertainment is expanding. There are so many conveniences at home with great electronics that make staying at home more fun. It is also much cheaper to have a movie night at home than it is to go out and spend a ton of money at the theater, especially when the family is large.

Top Home Entertainment Electronics

Big Screen Television - A big screen in front of the couch, what could be better?

High-Def Big Screen Television - Well, a high-def big screen TV is better, with high-def  technology you will get the best picture quality and sound.

Blue Ray - Blue Ray is the ultimate in high-definition movie watching at home. Blue Ray DVD is the standard for all movies on disk, and Blue Ray players provide a medium which not only plays the Blue Ray disks, but all DVD's as well.

Home Theater - You can get the complete system, with the home theater installed, which will give you surround sound a true home theater experience.