https://www.makeuseof.com MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:00:27 GMT en-US hourly 60 Nintendo consoles always seem to leave a lasting impression on their fans, and the GameCube is no exception. However, while the early models of the Nintendo Wii featured backwards compatibility, the Wii U did not.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:30:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/play-gamecube-games-wii-u-nintendont/ Downloading large files through browsers is time-consuming. Besides, you never gain a decent download speed. Most of the time, you need to re-download the file if you interrupted a download in the middle.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:15:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-free-file-download-managers/ Downloading cracked Android apps from a shady website or untrustworthy third-party app store is how most Android devices get infected. Never mind the harm to app creators—downloading these cracked APKs is a great way to harm yourself.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:46:43 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cracked-android-apps-and-games-read-this-before-downloading/ The dark web doesn't have a great reputation. Dodgy online marketplaces, criminal gangs, terrorist groups—it sounds like the type of place that only the most troubled members of society would want to hang out.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:10:46 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/little-known-corners-deep-web-might-actually-like/ If you're serious about music and above a certain age, chances are you have a sizable library of CDs. The problem is these take up a considerable amount of space. They also mean you need a CD player in order to play them.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:00:27 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-rip-a-cd-automatically-correctly-name-the-files-windows/ Have you ever stumbled across an online video you'd love to download and add to your collection? Perhaps it's a video of your favorite recipe, a clip of a particularly daft dog doing something silly, or a how-to guide for a tech issue you've been struggling with.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/xvideoservicethief-ultimate-download-manager-for-online-videos/ The Sony PlayStation 2 is a nostalgia-inducing console. Several prominent video game series cut their teeth on the PS2, and the platform boasted thousands of games across every genre imaginable.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:00:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-play-sony-playstation-2-games-on-your-pc/ Checking the quality of a movie means two different things: the literal quality of the copy you're downloading, and the critical quality of the movie itself. In this article we help you check both.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:00:45 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/check-the-movie-quality-before-you-start-downloading/ We know what you're thinking: "Why would I want to download a YouTube playlist?" It's a fair question---after all, we live in an age where everything from your phone to your fridge has an internet connection. We can get any video we want in a matter of seconds.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-videos-youtube-playlist/ Over the past year, MakeUseOf has branched out to launch two sister sites: Blocks Decoded, where we focus on all things blockchain and cryptocurrency, and WhatNerd, where we cover various aspects of geek lifestyle and entertainment.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:30:26 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-site-introducing-modern-ratio/ Independent breweries have been popping up left, right, and center. With beer lovers increasingly reaching for a local craft beer rather than a known brand, now's the perfect time to make your own homebrew. But, how do you get started brewing your own beer?

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-homebrew-youtube-channels/ It's frustrating when you open a YouTube video and see a message saying The uploader has not made this video available in your country. Due to licensing issues, government censorship, and other regional restrictions, you might come across YouTube content that's not accessible where you live.

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easily-bypass-youtubes-regional-filter/ Is your text notification still the generic default sound that came with your Android phone? Do you hear the stock iPhone ringtone in public and wonder if it's yours?

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ringtone-awesome-retro-videogame-sounds/ MakeUseOf launched in 2007, and since then we've grown into a team of 40+ writers and built a readership of 13 million unique monthly visitors by helping everyday people make the most of their software, apps, and devices.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-site-nerds-geeks-whatnerd/ Have you seen a great video clip on Facebook that you want to save for all eternity? Don't worry. It's easy to save or download Facebook videos, whether they are regular uploads or Facebook Live recordings. You just need the right tools for the job.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-download-videos-from-facebook-si/ Despite being a video hosting site, the most searched topic on YouTube is actually music. Even if we exclude all the official music videos, YouTube is still home to millions of audio-only uploads. YouTube pretty much doubles as a music streaming service these days.

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:00:05 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/turn-any-youtube-video-into-mp3/ Searching for the best video downloader is a never-ending quest. YouTube is the most popular source and thus has the most attention showered on it. While Dailymotion isn't as popular as YouTube, it has a few things going for it---such as quality content from trusted publishers, and fewer ads.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:30:54 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-videos-dailymotion/ Mozilla Firefox has long been the mainstream browser with the biggest focus on privacy. While Google's wildly popular Chrome collects all sorts of information about your browsing to serve you more relevant ads, Firefox hasn't had such a purpose.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 12:30:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/disable-ads-firefox-new-tab-page/ Downloading videos is important for several important reasons. Maybe you want to enjoy an original audio track that you can't find anywhere else, need to save a video for watching offline, or just want to archive your favorite videos in case they disappear. Whatever your reason, it's irrefutable that having a solid video downloader is useful.

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:30:02 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4k-video-downloader-review/ What do you do when you want to download a video you saw online? Don't worry, there are several apps for that. But don't expect to download Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Videos, or the like!

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/streaming-video-downloaders/ The Amazon Fire devices have never been particularly amazing, but they've always been great value. This year's Amazon Fire HD 10 refresh adds some seriously cool features and drops the price further. We think that makes it the best value sort-of-Android tablet around – but it won't be for everyone.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:30:49 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/amazon-fire-hd-10-2017-review/ We all have bad days. We all mess up and do something stupid. We all get angry and rant about someone or something. A joke backfires, or you don't realize a colleague's listening in.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/funny-twitter-fails/ What does living in the age of technology and information mean? Does it mean life is easier?

]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebook-anti-revenge-porn-tool/ In early 2015, visitors to the adult website xHamster saw a huge increase in malware, according to a report on the Malwarebytes blog. Over the 25th and 26th of January 2015, they saw a 1500% increase in malware infections from xHamster.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 10:35:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/remove-bedep-malware-xhamster/ YouTube remains one of the most popular websites in the world, which makes sense. Just about every video clip that becomes viral — whether a music video, comedy sketch, or tutorial — finds its way onto YouTube eventually.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:15:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tools-to-do-10-cool-things-with-youtube-videos/ Windows 10 is full of customization options. However, the range of customization is limited. Microsoft is set to introduce a range of themes to the Windows Store. These will completely alter the appearance of Windows 10. As well as this, you still have access to the standard range of customizable features, such as desktop wallpapers and window colors.

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dynamic-desktop-wallpaper/ What goes around, comes around. Call it karma or call it something non-religious, but the value of justice is inherent to being human. We all like to believe that those who do something bad will get the comeuppance they so richly deserve. And sometimes, we get to see it in action.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/satisfying-stories-instant-justice-revenge-sites/ Bitcoins are a marvelous invention. Most of us turned a violent shade of green when their price rocketed several years ago, instantly turning early adopters into multi-millionaires, and they still have an allure.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/free-bitcoins-fact-fiction/ The details of nearly 800,000 Brazzers forum users have been leaked.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/brazzers-porn-site-leak-everyone-worried/ Apps are more popular than ever, Brazzers users suffer an embarrassing leak, that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall costs Samsung dear, Space Channel 5 comes to VR, and holding a funeral for New York City payphones.

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:30:47 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/everyone-addicted-apps-porn-watchers-exposed-tech-news-digest/ Google teaches Americans how to vote, how technology is affecting your sex life, Microsoft rolls out the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update, Microsoft trolls Apple, and crafting a phone case out of flubber.

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:30:53 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-how-to-vote-technology-ruins-sex-life-tech-news-digest/ Amazon's naming scheme for its various consumer electronics devices is, at best, confusing. Kindle this, Kindle that. Fire this, Fire that. Echo, Dot, Tap. If it all makes your head spin, don't worry. You're not alone.

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/brief-guide-every-amazon-device-market/ Productivity improvements are not easy to come by, but streamlining your workflow can help. The Ultimate PC Bundle offers outstanding new software that helps you work smarter, and keeps your Windows machine running smoothly. Through MakeUseOf Deals you can currently get all 10 high-quality apps for $39.99.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:30:38 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/get-scrivener-ccleaner-pro-and-8-more-great-pc-apps-for-39-99/ Digital photo frames are certainly nice to look at, but they can be rather inflexible, and family photos can be a little ... well, boring. But if you add a screen to a Raspberry Pi, you can make something quite unique, by overlaying photos from r/earthporn with "inspirational" quotes from r/showerthoughts (or any combination of your favorite subreddits).

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/showerthoughts-earthporn-make-inspiring-raspberry-pi-photo-frame/ Sexting is a common enough term for the Oxford English Dictionary to officially add it to the lexicon. It's defined as the act of sending a sexually explicit or suggestive digital photo or message, usually from one phone to another.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/talk-kids-sexting-according-experts/ How often do you double check the credentials of a Google Play Store app before you click the buy button? Does it depend on what you’re downloading? What if the app has multiple entries? Popular Google Play Store apps with numerous download options should set your internal alarm bells ringing, and in many cases can be a clear sign malicious entities are at play.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-porn-malware-steals-data/ One of the most troubling things about technology is its correlation with increased rates of depression, particularly in people who spend a lot of time on computers. It's not surprising though, once you realize that computers can ruin our sleep habits and affect us in other ways mentally.

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-technology-might-feeding-depression/ Picture the scene. You're on a flight across the Atlantic. Maybe you're heading home for the holidays. Maybe you're off on an exotic vacation.

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/you-dont-need-mouse-play-these-games/ You get warned all the time about being on the lookout for sites that might be harboring malware - but do you know where you're most likely to get infected with a Trojan or virus? You might guess porn streaming sites, places to buy prescription meds, dark web pages, or Reddit, the cesspool of the Internet. But you'd be wrong.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/websites-likely-infect-malware/ Our online lives are consistently at risk of hackers. Even our medical records are greatly sought-after. But it might get worse. A software engineer has recently warned that you should expect your Internet history, specifically any adult sites you've visited, to be leaked.

]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2015 02:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/porn-viewing-habits-next-big-leak-heres/ Facebook feeds shopping sites, Playboy hates Internet porn, Pepsi brands an Android, Google Street View in virtual reality form, Call of Duty admits it's all about the multiplayer, and Luke Skywalker gets crushed by an AT-AT.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:30:05 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebook-shopping-internet-porn-playboy-nudes-tech-news-digest/ You may be familiar with so-called "ransomware" - malware designed to encrypt your files. Generally, this malware then holds the decrpyption key hostage in exchange for some kind of anonymous payment.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/prioritynew-porn-app-photographs-blackmails-users-stay-safe/ India is considered to be the world's largest democracy, but its leaders believe citizens don't have the right to watch pornography. On July 31, the government of India sent a letter to all Internet service providers (ISPs) that contained a list of 857 websites, which were to be made inaccessible immediately.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/india-blocked-porn-online/ India blocks access, Amazon clamps down, Microsoft phones Windows 10, Periscope targets couch potatoes, Reddit experiences growth, and Bill Nye reads mean tweets.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:30:06 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/india-bans-porn-amazon-prime-sharing-tech-news-digest/ Every generation has found ways to use new technology to shock their parents. VR is probably next on the list. Virtual Reality is rapidly improving, and it's going to transform the most intimate areas of life.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/virtual-reality-will-change-sex-dating-2020-nsfw/ Microsoft gets revenge, Twitch wounds Flash, YouTube fixes vertical videos, YouTube adds archive footage, Hollywood films emoji, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains everything.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:30:28 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-revenge-porn-twitch-flash-tech-news-digest/ Dating has always been difficult, for men and women alike. However, the latest advances in artificial intelligence is set to create a growing sex robot industry, and may very well change the foundation of human relationships. As though relationships between the sexes wasn't complicated enough, advances in sex doll technology threatens to add another complication to the dating power structure.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ai-sex-dolls-will-change-dating-just-three-years-nsfw/ Technology companies go on a banning spree, Apple changes policy because of Taylor Swift, Amazon updates its customer reviews algorithm, and the life and death of an Apple iPhone.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:30:36 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-bans-porn-uber-bans-guns-etsy-bans-spells-tech-news-digest/ Also: AT&T is fined $100 million for its crippled "unlimited" plans, Reddit plans to encrypt all traffic by default, and what might be the best wedding footage of all time.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:30:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/uber-drivers-are-employees-german-ketchup-links-to-porn-and-more-tech-news-digest/ Whether you consider yourself liberal or conservative, pro women's rights or pro men's rights, or you are a part of any religion or minority race on the planet, there is outrage porn available for you on the Internet. I'm here to help you identify and avoid it so you can enjoy a better life.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/outrage-porn-making-angry-dumb-stop-looking/ Google counts calories, Amazon ships potatoes, Steam offers refunds, Caitlyn Jenner tweets, Bethesda teases Fallout 4, and Bing launches its own self-driving car.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:30:11 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-calories-food-porn-free-amazon-shipping-tech-news-digest/ Sextortion is an abhorrent, prevalent blackmailing technique – and it's now even more intimidating.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/sextortion-evolved-scarier-ever/ Beer drinkers come in two forms: those who want to get smashed and those who like the taste. At this point, those who don't drink beer are asking themselves, "Who could possibly like the taste of beer?" Done right, you could be one such person.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-craft-beer-start-best-beer-websites-communities/ ***Update : April 3rd 2015***

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/man-faces-20-years-prison-revenge-porn-heres-crime/ Several websites, namely Blogger and Reddit, are cracking down on pornography, but there is still (extreme understatement incoming) plenty of it online for those who want it. Porn, and people's consumption of it, is a taboo topic, but we feel it's a suitable subject for this week's MakeUseOf Poll.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/often-look-porn-internet-poll/ YouTube Kids is launching, Iggy Azalea abandons Twitter, Apple repairs old MacBooks, a Facebook emergency, Photoshop hits 25, and an iPad magician blows Ellen's mind.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/youtube-kids-app-iggy-azalea-twitter-tech-news-digest/ Porn studios hate GitHub, Apple accused of abusing developers, Google donates to Charlie Hebdo, try Apple Watch in your browser, PS4 launch delayed in China, and a speedy marriage proposal.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/porn-github-projects-apple-abusing-developers-tech-news-digest/ The world's most resilient BitTorrent site has been shut down shut down. Again. Will it return – and does it even matter?

]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/history-pirate-bay-will-return/ As a writer, developer and all-round geek, I'm of the opinion that my best work is done while thoroughly off my head. Here I present you with four DIY recipes to get your buzz on: alcohol and caffeine, because we all know that mixing stimulants and depressants is a recipe for success in life.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-diy-geeky-drink-recipes-get-buzz/ Sex and technology seem to go together like steak and potatoes. Many people - some of whom you might not expect - have taken to to using smartphones as a part of their sex life, leading to a rise in amateur photos and film. These shots are supposed to be private, of course, sent only to lovers for their eyes only, but they often prove more permanent than they relationships that inspired them. And when a lover is hurt, revenge often follows. Here's what you can - and can't - do to protect your most private moments.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/revenge-porn-risk/ Baldur's Gate. Planescape: Torment. Fallout. It's been more than 10 years since these revolutionary PC RPGs graced our bulky CRT monitors. If you're old enough to have played these classics (or curious enough to have picked them up on Steam or GOG), you know that the hardware constraints of the late 90s and early 2000s didn't keep them from introducing memorable characters, sprawling worlds, and flexible quests that invited us to solve our problems with our wits or silver tongues as readily as we could with our weapons.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/old-school-pc-rpgs-coming-back-4-games-lead-charge/ Also, fallout from the "right to be forgotten," Yahoo kills several services you have never heard of, Google launches the Project Ara beta, Lindsay Lohan sues Rockstar over GTA V character, and Tetris gets played on a T-shirt.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:30:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebook-conducts-hundreds-experiments-google-bans-porn-tech-news-digest/ Also, The Internet's Own Boy is one documentary worth watching, BlackBerry invites us all to check our facts, Photoshop Express lands on Windows Phone, binge-watching is bad for your health, and Apple paints the iPhone as an extra parent.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:30:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebook-experiments-users-sex-ipad-tech-news-digest/ Watching YouTube videos is great – but what if you want to just listen? Stripping the audio from a video can let you enjoy YouTube content anywhere. You might even distribute a video podcast on Hangouts as an audio podcast!

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-extract-audio-mp4-youtube-video/ 4K video is all the rage and YouTube is a great place to watch them. Streaming 4K video can be too bandwidth-intensive, so a better option is to save and play them with 4K Video Downloader.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:30:58 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4k-video-downloader-makes-it-easy-to-get-videos-from-youtube/ Week after week, Sound Sunday offers fresh material from independent artists for your personal playlists. If you ever find something you love, please consider paying a small donation to the artist. A little recognition can go a long way!

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:30:57 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/rock-road-trip-free-music-downloads-sound-sunday/ Today, medicine is changing faster than at any point in human history, and has the potential to completely change the way that we live our lives. We can learn a lot from the latest scientific research.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-amazingted-talks-will-change-think-medicine/ Today in Tech News Digest, the creator of Bitcoin is (allegedly) unmasked, Spotify acquires The Echo Nest, Facebook (finally) settles on its new News Feed design, Vine bans pornography, Microsoft's Siri-alike leaks, and LG releases the creepiest commercial of all time.

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:45:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/satoshi-nakamoto-unmasking-spotify-echo-vine-porn-cortana-leak-tech-news-digest/ Today in Tech News Digest, Paper fights Paper in a story akin to David and Goliath, Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaks online, Google officially bans porn apps from Chromecast, Flappy Bird flies around the world, Apple releases its latest commercial, and Esurance is trolled on Twitter.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:30:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/paper-vs-paper-chromecast-porn-flappy-bird-flies-esurance-trolls-tech-news-digest/ Today in Tech News Digest, the Mac Pro 2013 is here, Target becomes a target, Yahoo brings tabs back, Google launches a tips service, porn filters in the U.K. are shown to not work, and Microsoft sets off on a search for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. No, really.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:30:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mac-pro-sale-hacking-target-porn-filters-sex-ed-google-tips-tech-news-digest/ Sound Sunday has been offering free and legal music downloads since 2010.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2013 06:30:15 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-free-mp3-albums-to-download-sound-sunday-2/ Today in Tech News Digest, the NSA watches porn, Bitcoin is now valued at $1,000, Google Street View comes to airports and train stations, the CyanagenMod Installer is banned from Google Play, F-Secure KEY is launched to help you manage your passwords, the new Jolla smartphone arrives, Twitter ups its level of security, and Microsoft is accused of being sexist when it comes to the Xbox One.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:30:59 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/nsa-porn-cyanogenmod-ban-jolla-smartphone-microsoft-sexism-tech-news-digest/ While there are some amazing websites on sex education, not everyone has the time or patience to surf around the Web looking for information on this under-discussed topic. But everyone has time for YouTube, right? There are some hilarious educational channels on YouTube, and even an entire educational section, but what about sex education?

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-to-know-but-afraid-to-ask-5-sex-education-youtube-channels/ You would think uploading a video to YouTube was easy. Not so on Windows Phone! Until now. Finally, apps have arrived and the days of fiddly and pointless email uploads have come to pass.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/youtube-video-uploading-on-windows-phone-solved/ Mobile apps encourage downloading something the moment you need it. Start playing a video on Netflix or a Pandora radio station and your Android phone or tablet will download it on the spot. But it's often a good idea to automatically download the stuff you want ahead of time.

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-automate-downloads-to-android/ YouTube is still the number one destination for the majority of the web's video, a fact that's hardly surprising considering what is available for free. Content producers can upload as much as they like, opt-in to advertising in order to monetize content and build loyal followings among the service's dedicated community. Hyper is an app for Windows 8 users that allows the viewing and downloading of YouTube videos from the Modern UI.

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:01:05 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/hyper-for-youtube-download-watch-youtube-videos-from-windows-8s-modern-ui/ Access sites like Hulu, CBS, iTV and Pandora regardless of which country you're in. Even better, there's no need to change your DNS settings or set up a VPN. Hola Unblocker is an Android app, a browser extension and a program for Windows that makes bypassing region restrictions a snap. Seriously, this app could not get any easier to use.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/hola-unblocker-easily-access-region-blocked-content/ Two years ago, I told you about 5 easy ways to download and convert online videos. Recently, we also told you about ways to download YouTube videos to your Mac, and some ways you can download all videos from a YouTube playlist. All the tools we recommend are good ones, and we usually give you more than one option, so how do you go about choosing one? Which one is really the best?

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 03:30:48 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-youtube-downloaders-converters-compared-which-one-is-right-for-you-si-x2/ Do you have video files you need to convert from one format to another? If you have certain devices that can only handle a certain kinds of video formats, then you know just how important a good converter is. After all, there are plenty of occasions where you are going to want to take your videos with you on the road, but Apple, Sony and many other companies limit the kinds of video files their devices can play, and converter is the easiest way to solve this problem without getting too far into hacking your devices. Gilisoft Video Converter is a great option for anyone looking to do video conversion, as it is easy to use, and it can handle all sorts of formats.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 03:59:23 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/gilisoft-video-converter-convert-all-kinds-of-video-formats-windows/ There are a handful of ways to do it, but we're always looking for a more efficient and easier way of downloading music and video content that we stream from websites online. You and every one of your friends probably already know a viable method of saving a local copy of your favorite music from YouTube. It's one of those tips that everyone on the internet passes around. It's almost to the equivalent of knowing how to dazzle up your old MySpace profile.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:31:11 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/simeranya-a-complete-solution-to-downloading-music-video-off-the-web-windows/ Are you looking for a single program that can handle most of your video needs. Whether you need to burn DVDs, convert HD videos, or download videos from YouTube, WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe is the perfect program for you. It takes popular functions that would typically be found in three different programs and combines them into one. As a bonus, you can grab WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe free from the creator for a limited time. What better price to get something for than free?

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:05:27 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/winx-hd-video-converter-deluxe-convert-video-download-youtube-and-burn-dvds-windows-easter-giveaway/ How many times have you discovered a cool video on YouTube and realized that you didn't have enough time to watch it, and wanted to bring it with you to watch on your tablet while riding the train? How about that awesome video podcast that you'd love to listen to while waiting at the doctor's office?

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:00:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/save-online-videos-and-audio-to-check-out-later-with-4k-video-downloader/ The combination of YouTube, scientists and the quest for rating often makes for explosive results, whether it's a running joke about being terrible at science or zero-gravity experiments that look incredible. This week's Stuff to Watch features YouTube channel Photonicinduction, two very capable scientists conducting experiments that no scientist ever would recommend you try yourself.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:31:40 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dont-try-this-at-home-extreme-science-experiments-with-photonicinduction-stuff-to-watch/ The average Internet user will probably handle nearly everything they download online through their web browser. Some browsers do it right - Opera's built-in downloader manager is the best in the field. Others, not so much. Firefox, despite being one of my favorite browsers otherwise, is very weak in this area.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:31:08 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ochdownloader-a-small-simple-downloader-manager/ The Internet is a somewhat lawless place. Sure, there are various legalities concerning the posting and viewing of certain content -- including pornography and copyrighted material -- but generally speaking the rules that govern the Web are both lax and difficult to enforce.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:01:26 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-internet-commandments-to-live-by-or-incur-the-wrath-of-the-web-and-a-note-on-porn/ Private-browsing mode has many other names, including "incognito mode" in Chrome and "InPrivate Browsing" in Internet Explorer. Some people refer to private-browsing mode as "porn mode", but it isn't just for porn addicts. It can be used for a variety of other useful things, including determining whether an airfare or shopping website is showing you higher prices.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:31:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/not-just-for-porn-other-uses-for-private-browsing/ Aah downloads! Probably the favorite activity we indulge in all day instead of shutting down the computer and taking a walk outside. Thanks to download managers, we can actually take a walk outside without us having to shut down the computer. If you haven’t been using a download manager then it’s high time you should use a dedicated one because the browser as a download manager just doesn’t cut it.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:01:01 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grab-one-or-all-of-your-downloads-with-any-download-manager-and-flashgot-firefox/ There are countless online services that offer you various videos to stream and pass your time with. Many of these video sites allow you to download the videos; videos from streaming sites that do not provide this download feature can be got from tools like KeepVid. Most of the videos, especially if they are in high quality, take quite some time to download and you might want to stream and download them at the same time.

]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:01:49 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/vlcwatcha-watch-videos-while-downloading/ After years of being a loyal Firefox user, I've finally made the switch to the same side of the river as many of my MakeUseOf colleagues and jumped to Google Chrome. Albeit late by most of your standards, I'm catching on quickly.

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:31:25 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-filter-download-multiple-files-from-a-webpage-chrome/ A small blank square and a blinking cursor. A window through which the entire world exists. You only have to say the right word – any word – and your every desire will be delivered.

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:00:12 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/unfortunate-truths-about-child-pornography-and-the-internet-feature/ Google and Apple have been butting heads in the competition over the mobile and tablet market for a long time, and now that the temperature keeps on rising, the effects of this face-off have become even more apparent to the common user. With iOS 6, Apple will not only get rid of Google Maps as the default map provider, but also axe the YouTube application that was previously shipped with iOS.

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:31:43 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-3-youtube-apps-iphone-ipad/ Anon22 discovered Internet porn when he was just 12 years old.

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:00:50 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pornography-addiction/ YouTube has countless videos to offer that span a wide variety of genres. From documentaries and video blogs to music videos and comical projects, you will find everything on YouTube.

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:01:39 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/rylstim-youtube-downloader-a-desktop-app-to-download-youtube-videos-in-different-file-formats/ YouTube offers a variety of RSS feeds for everything from uploads by individual users to search results for any phrase. With these tools, you can download YouTube feeds as video podcasts in iTunes or any other video-podcasting application. YouTube doesn’t normally make this easy – the feeds are designed to notify you of new videos and send you back to YouTube, not to let you watch videos offline.

]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:31:02 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-youtube-rss-feeds-great-tools-si/ When we find something we enjoy on the Internet, we often want to hoard it for ourselves and keep it forever (be it legal or not). The most frequent and obvious of this type of behavior is when people are begging to know how to save YouTube videos to their hard drive. You've probably done that once or twice by now through means of browser extension or a third-party website.

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:31:13 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/capture-save-any-type-of-streaming-content-using-media-sniffer-windows/ Add a variety of powers to Ubuntu's dashboard, allowing you to quickly find news, stock information, the weather in any town, or even torrents. It's just a matter of finding and installing the right lenses, and the "Scopes" PPA contains several.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:31:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/search-newstorrentsspotify-more-on-ubuntus-dashboard-linux/ MakeUseOf has previously published several infographics on texting, such as when texting celebrated its 19th birthday, when we showed teens and their texting habits, and how SMS messaging is changing the world. But one texting-related subject that I haven't approached yet (mainly because I didn't want my boss to fire me for turning MakeUseOf into Hustler magazine) is "sexting".

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 06:31:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/infographic-sexting-the-college-student/ A recent UK high court ruling from a case brought by the British Phonographic Industry (the UK version of RIAA) means that The Pirate Bay is now inaccessible from many ISPs, with BT and remaining ISPs set to follow suit in the weeks to come. It's a similar case in other European countries.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:44 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-bypass-uk-pirate-bay-block/ You can think of this Chrome extension as the “Read-It-Later” for YouTube videos. It performs nearly the same job for YouTube videos as does the so named browser add-on does for webpages. Online video bookmarking services exist. We have taken brief looks at video bookmarking tools like Radbox. Then there are cool tools like Zootool [no longer available], and YouTube’s own Watch it Later feature. Watch It Later has a little limitation of only allowing videos that follow YouTube’s new embed style.

]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 00:01:22 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/bookmark-save-youtube-videos-chrome/ Send any YouTube video to your television, instantly. It's perfect for YouTube parties or anytime you want to comfortably watch a video from your couch. All you need to make living room dreams come true is a media center powered by XBMC and a simple browser extension.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:31:26 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/instantly-send-youtube-video-tv-xbmc/