U.S. computer manufacturer Dell has been hard at work to make its website serve purposes beyond selling computers.

One result is StudioDell, which hosts short videos on ways to learn and use technology for managing tasks and marketing your ADR business. Think of it as Dell’s YouTube. Says Dell,

Learn about new technology. Watch. Download. Share. StudioDell is designed to help you get the most from your Dell experience. Through videos and podcasts, we’ll share Dell’s expertise on emerging technologies and use interactive tools to communicate directly with you.

You don’t need to be a Dell customer to access and use the site. Studio Dell is arranged in three “channels” directed at specific audiences: Home users, small business owners and IT professionals. Each channel is arranged into sub-topics on tech trends, tech tips and stories from Dell owners.

The home user channel, for instance, has videos on topics ranging from setting up a home wifi system to buying the right printer for your needs. The small business channel includes videos on topics from website marketing to maximizing a laptop’s battery power. Sure, there’s a Dell flavor to some of the videos, but since it’s a marketing tool for them, why wouldn’t there be? The site still includes plenty of material of interest to folks who don’t own and don’t want to own Dells.

You’ll want a broadband connection to view the videos seamlessly. Grab your cuppa joe, put your feet up, and take a short class from the comfort of your own home or office. I just learned about a cool new universal remote control…

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