Our Most Frequently Asked
Technical Questions
If you are used to studying from a book, you may be wondering if an online PE Exam preparation course like ours will fit your needs and abilities. Here you’ll find the answer to many of those questions, in our list of most frequently asked Technical questions. If you’ve gone through these and you’ve still got questions lingering, feel free to ask at our support desk.
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By Dr. Peter T. Martin on May 7, 2010
In order to watch videos on our site, the following system requirements are recommended for the best viewing experience:
- The latest version of Adobe Flash Player
- Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
- Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 7.0+, or Safari 1.0+
- Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps
If you subscribe to the Live Streaming Webinars, you’ll need a broadband connection.
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By Dr. Peter T. Martin on May 7, 2010
Since the videos we offer on the site set up as a progressive download, there is no internet connection speed requirement to view the videos. A slower connection will simply result in a longer wait until the stream begins to play. That said, we do recommend a broadband connection with 500+ Kbps.
To check your internet speed, check one of the various online speed checkers, such as: http://www.america.myspeedtestonline.com/
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By Dr. Peter T. Martin on February 9, 2010
We are constantly updating the video and pdf materials on PE Review. It is very possible that you’re looking at an outdated version of the video and problem, due to your computer’s cache.
This is your computer’s temporary storage area where frequently accessed data is stored for quick access. Your computer has effectively made a copy of the pereview site contents, at some time in the past. So, it’s going to content that has been replaced, upgraded, or corrected.
All you need to do is empty your cache, and you’ll be accessing the very latest information. If you’re not sure how to empty your cache, go to: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser’s-Cache
Category: FAQ, Technical (Computer) Questions
By Dr. Peter T. Martin on September 29, 2009
No. All you need is audio and video so that you can hear and see the instruction video.
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By Dr. Peter T. Martin on September 29, 2009
No. We host the service. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection. If your Operating System is more than 3 years old, you’ll probably have to update some key components such as “Windows Media Player”. The video demos are delivered in “High Definition Flash”. It’s just like “You-Tube”, only better.
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By Dr. Peter T. Martin on September 29, 2009
Yes. Dial-up will work, but the video can be a little “lumpy” at times. Other subscribers have used 56k modems and have watched the videos. Remember also, you can work from any computer with an internet connection. Some people put an hour in after work.
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