Cant view webcams

- Troubleshooting

- How to view can on apple devices

How to upload kit to Kitshack

- Where do I add equipment

- Long will my kit stay visible

Registration issues

- I haven’t received a confirmation email

- Can’t upload profile picture

How to add comments to webcams and articles

- Guide to how to join the conversation

Latest updates

- Updates to site and top tips

Can’t view the webcams !

Webcam check list –

• Check you have Adobe Flash player installed.

• Check the other webcams ( it may be that the internet supply is down at the webcam location). Check!

• Refresh the page if you have a very very slow internet feed it may take a while to load.

Viewing with Internet Explorer 9 – We have informed of people have issues viewing the web-cams with Microsoft’s latest update Internet Explorer! As per usual Microsoft have put out a product which isnt finished and has caused all sorts of issue!!! Cheers Bill! However there is a way round it too get over the issue, don’t worry takes two secs…

Enabling Compatibilty Mode!

1.Right clicked in a blank space in the Internet Explorer 9 toolbar

2.Selected the Command bar

3.Then from the newly opened Command bar clicked on the Page pulldown and selected Compatibility View.

4.Then close down and reopen your browser!

This should get you viewing the cams until they adjust the software for the new Explorer.

Viewing the webcams on Apple products - You will not be able to view the webcams directly on Iphones and I pads etc currently due to the politics between Apple and adobe!

There is a solution its not perfect but it does work, it involves an app called Skyfire which you can get from the app store. This is a web browser which will extract any flash element on a site and attempt to reformat it.

It does work on my webcams, the quality does drop but hey it works! here is a link to the app

View Skyfire app

I know what some of you are saying why don’t you stream the webcam in another format. Well Flash is by far the commonly used and reliable media streaming format, in which no one needs to download a player to view the webcams (most people install when they buy their computer).

There are other players such as html 5 which may become the solution as they can be viewed on apple devices however at present html 5 isn’t ready yet, to be 100% reliable.

Being an I pad owner myself i’m obviously very keen to get the cams visible on those platforms but not until the technology is ready!

Registration Issues

I have completed the form but what’s next? - Once registration has been completed you will receive a activation email to the account you selected. Please insure your input a valid email account. If you don’t receive an email and you are sure you have inputted the correct email feel free to contact me and I will activate you email manually. steve@intheelements.com.

I have received email what next? - Click on the link on the email, then login with your new username and password in the top left box.

Kitshack – Questions

Where do I add kit to kitshack - First of all make sure you have logged in.

Step 1 – Below the home button in the top left hand side of the screen, click on your info.

Step 2 – Select bottom tab, Add/edit kit.

Step 3 - Fill out the form with relevant info.

Step 4 – Make sure the image you upload is not over sized. You can resize any images using this free software Pic Resize.

How long will my kit stay on the shack + how to remove - All posting will only stay visible for two months, to avoid old equipment clogging up the Shack.

You can remove any posting by going to your profile page, whilst logged in (Click on your username at the top of the page).

Select the post below your profile pictures and remove at your will.

Updates and tips

Update – Quick viewing of forecast on webcam pages