Video Google

YouTube has been one of the most popular website to view all kind of videos posted by people around the world. Just enter the YouTube website and you can search virtually any kind of videos on the subject you like.

With embedded HTML code and video streaming technology, you are able to watch videos directly from your browser. You are also able to post text comment or a video response to the videos, view other related videos and upload your own video as well. With lots of features given, unfortunately there is one feature that YouTube does not provide and that is to let you download the video.

But here is a trick to let you download and save the video for offline viewing.

1. Go to any YouTube video you are watching. Right click on page and select the “View Source” option from the menu. Or “View Page Source” for FireFox browser.

2. Press “CTRL + F” to search for a word “player2.swf”. And notice there is a HTML line like this:

“/player2.swf?hl=en&video_id=tRTk0RPXtW4&l=63&t=OEgsToPDskIQlbZwT1Qgaln7RKqMqrKe”

3. Replace the “/player2.swf” to “http://www.youtube.com/get_video” and it will become:

“http://www.youtube.com/get_video?video_id=tRTk0RPXtW4&l=63&t=OEgsToPDskIQlbZwT1Qgaln7RKqMqrKe”

4. Paste it to the “Address Bar” at top of your browser and press “Enter”. Then it will prompt you to save the video. REMEMBER to name your video with the “.flv” extension at the end of the filename. A correct example would be something like “myvideo.flv”.

Keep in mind that the video you have saved just now is in Flash Video Format. It is the standard file format YouTube use to play video on their website. So, your Windows Media Player might not able to play the video. But no worry, what you need to do is just go to google.com and search for “flv player” and there are couples of Free player available. Just download and install it on your computer you will be able to watch the video you saved just now.

OK, now grab the popcorn and enjoy the movie!

I must confess that I am in love with YouTube. Ever since its launch, I spend a lot of time watching videos on YouTube. YouTube has been a source of information, education & entertainment. Something seems missing in my life if I stay away from YouTube.

But the most frustrating problem with YouTube occurs when there is buffering in videos. It mars the enjoy of watching video uninterrupted. It is a very persistent and widespread problem. First I thought that it defies solution and I have to live with it. After some searching, I have found permanent solution to YouTube buffering problem. It worked for me and I am sure it would be useful for you.

Let me share my findings with you so that you can enjoy YouTube videos without buffering.

1. First of all you have to make sure that your are not downloading anything else at the time of watching YouTube video. If you are doing this, chances for buffering will increase many times.

2. It is recommend that you download and use SpeedBit Video Accelerator. Fortunately, it is free and it will help you.

3. It is important that you test the speed of your internet connection. Watching videos need high speed internet. You may need to talk to your ISP.

4. Most important of all, cluttered windows registry is the reason for slowing down of computer. It also effects our actions on internet. A lean registry will make computer faster thus avoiding problems like YouTube buffering. You are recommended to use a registry cleaner once in a month.

If you are going to be travelling abroad, whether it is for business, a holiday or a visit to see friends or relatives, you may well be heading to a country which uses a different currency. If you are anything like me, and have a rather slow mind when it comes to math and the conversion of money from one currency to another, you may be interested in equipping yourself with a money converter. This will make you life a lot easier both before you travel and whilst you are away. It could also save you a lot of money. It is no good looking back and realising that you have been duped on account of your not understanding the currency… it is too late at that point.

There are many types of money converter available and these will often cover you for a variety of circumstances. The internet has a whole choice when it comes to currency converters and these can make the job very easy. These are good for working out how much you will be paying for things and how much money to allow for spending money whilst you are away. However, you could do with something a little easier to carry around with you than a computer when you go shopping.

You can now get money converter gadgets which are about the same size as a credit card and will convert all currencies quite easily. They are handy to keep in your pocket or wallet and will mean that you will be able to check how much you are spending on shopping and meals out or taxi fares. Currency converters such as these are not too expensive now and you can usually get hold of them either on the internet or in shops that specialise in travel goods. You may find them in some general stores and you will almost certainly come across them in the departure lounge at the airport.

If you want to do without technology and gadgets, it is perfectly possible to make a handy money converter yourself just by writing down some of the more common amounts and their converted equivalent. For example, if you are going to Europe, you could just write down 1, 2, 5 and 10 euros converted into dollars and vice versa. If you were to have this written on a piece of paper or card you would always be able to see a rough conversion of the figure that you want. A simple chart such as this could be invaluable if you just kept it in your purse or wallet and could save you being taken advantage of by unscrupulous taxi drivers for example. It may be easier than getting a calculator style converter out.

Whichever money converter you use, make sure that you have a clear idea of what the conversion rate is and how much you are paying for goods and services whilst you are abroad. It is very easy to become confused regarding exchange rates and it is always worth taking the time and trouble to establish the cost of your purchases before handing over the money.