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+ | =====Downloading Videos===== | ||
+ | We will mention three options and go into detail on one. | ||
+ | - Any Video Converter. Download and convert videos to many formats you choose by device. | ||
+ | - Audials. Software lets you listen to Internet music for free. Paid version lets you set up downloads of music and videos. | ||
+ | - Downloaders for PC, Android, and iPhone devices (info and links follow) | ||
+ | ===Example of a Video Downloader=== | ||
+ | In preparation for showing [videos for 1/16/2019 meeting], I investigated software to download and save | ||
+ | videos to one's computer, giving one the ability to play them at times when lacking an internet connection. | ||
+ | The article referenced (A.) points out that downloading videos may violate copyrights on the content, so you should regard downloaded videos as for personal use only. | ||
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+ | ===PC=== | ||
+ | Google lists a number of sites that have reviews of downloading software, such as this one: | ||
+ | at [[http:// | ||
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+ | Within this review, for Windows computers, I selected " | ||
+ | * The simplest software I have ever seen, allows you to concentrate on downloading. | ||
+ | * A smart mode lets users download videos with just one click. | ||
+ | * Supports downloading videos in multi-thread. | ||
+ | * Supports downloading YouTube videos as MP4, MKV, MP3, M4A & OGG etc. | ||
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+ | 1) The installer file is available to download to your computer at http:// | ||
+ | //The Windows 64-bit version comes forward as the default, but Windows 32-bit, or versions for Mac OS 10.11 (or later), or Ubuntu Linux are also available).// | ||
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+ | 2) Click on " | ||
+ | Open this .msi file (i.e. run it) The Windows Install Wizard will manage the installation for you.\\ | ||
+ | (The Wizard is covered step-by-step in the Tutorial, item 7).\\ | ||
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+ | // | ||
+ | You will use the Windows Clipboard to Copy and Paste the YouTube (or other video) link (URL address) into 4kdownloader. | ||
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+ | 3) I assume you have the desired YouTube link in an email received, or other list you already have open on your computer. | ||
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+ | 4) Open the installed 4kdownload program. | ||
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+ | 5) Place your mouse pointer on the green " | ||
+ | //If the Windows Clipboard contains a valid link, a small red rectangle appears on top of the green " | ||
+ | Left click (an implied " | ||
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+ | // | ||
+ | File size is typically about 3-4 MB per minute of length, at medium-high resolution, not a disk eater at all.// | ||
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+ | 6) The program displays a list of the videos it has stored for you as banners.\\ | ||
+ | To play a video, select it by a left-mouse-click. Then left-click on the vertical-three-dot symbol at lower right side of the video banner you have selected, and select " | ||
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+ | 7) All of these instructions are covered in a tutorial video at: \\ | ||
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+ | (A few details about the appearance of the program' | ||
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+ | ===Android=== | ||
+ | Video downloaders for Android devices are reviewed at | ||
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+ | ===iPhone=== | ||
+ | Video downloaders for Apple iPhones are reviewed at: [[http:// | ||
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+ | compiled by Gary Patrick, January 16, 2019. | ||
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