Here is another video in my short series on things you can do with your taskbar.
Alot of people don’t realize that there are a lot of things you can do with your Windows desktop that are more than simple decoration. You can add utility and simplicity with just a few minor alterations. You can increase speed and productivity, and make life a little less complicated.
Now you can download videos from YouTube to your PC for viewing offline.
Perhaps this doesn’t sound like anything revolutionary, but for many, a simple and free way to do it has been elusive. This is especially true since YouTube not long ago changed their URL and Embed coding.
About two weeks ago, I downloaded a program that cost $30 to do the job. It worked, and worked well. But just today, I found a program that works just as well, and it doesn’t cost a dime. I downloaded it, tried it a few times, and decided I had to tell you about it if you hadn’t already heard of it.
It’s called YouTube Downloader, and I’ve prepared a quick video to show you how it works. Below the video is the link to the download.
I have to be honest here: The $30 software I bought has an affiliate program, and that is the software I was going to promote. But, in all fairness to you, the readers of this blog, I decided not to do it. The reason is simple. There are a LOT of programs out there that cost money, and they do their jobs very well. In some cases, “free” substitutes don’t give you all the features and advantages. In those cases, I always suggest and recommend the better program, even if it costs money.
But sometimes, you get everything you need without having to “whip out your wallet,” and this is one of those cases.
Sometime back, I discovered what I can do with my Windows taskbar. I know, I’ve been using the PC for years, but sometimes you just don’t take the time to explore.
This little trick allows you to put your entire desktop into your taskbar, so that you don’t have to minimize windows you have open to get to, for example, your notepat to paste something you’ve copied from a page you’re on.
My desktop gets cluttered easily. I have a tendency to download new products directly to my desktop, then install or unzip from there. It’s easier.
Then, I end up with .zip files, install files, folders and program shortcuts all over the place. I also tend to move things, like e-mails with important links to the desktop so they’ll be in front of me (so I don’t forget to check them out).
Over time (a few days, sometimes), I get a messy desktop. I usually clean it up, and the video below shows you how I do it. It’s not for everyone. You have your ways, I’m sure. But I just did it tonight, and thought you might like to watch me fumble through it.
