Buzz,
I checked my
Follow Up 76 Issue and came up with this Table of Contents:
One day, I'll get all the Follow Up TOCs exerpted and post them here somewhere.
You asked about video recording software. I can make 2 recommendations:
1. Snagit
2. GoToMeeting
You can actually use Snagit not only for still screen captures and annotations, but also to record video and audio of your screens. It's video capabilities are a scaled down version of TechSmith's larger video editing software Camtasia Studio, which I think is way overkill for most folks.
GoToMeeting is the web conferencing resouce we've been using lately for various seminars and you've seen the recorded results. We have a monthly subscription to this sevice which members can book for a conference, but also just use by yourself to record and comment on your own screen, or ask others to join in. (Just let me know).
I think Snagit would do you well, plus it's what you need for ad hoc screen caps for general posting.
Best Holiday wishes from a (
verry) snowy north
Ted