When it comes to downloading movies and videos from the Internet, users have lots of options. They can install browser add-ons like Download Helper for Firefox, the myriad tool reviewed in our guide to download YouTube videos or third party programs like Freemake Video Downloader. I reviewed the program for the first time back in [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

When it comes to downloading video from the Internet, I have reviewed a great deal of tools in the past. From how to download YouTube videos to general browser extensions such as Download Helper for the Firefox web browser to desktop applications like Free YouTube Download which can download whole playlists, favorites and user videos [...]

Categories: Linux, Mac, Software, Windows

A video downloader should be reliable and comfortable to use. What’s meant by that? Reliable means that it should provide the means to download videos from many sites, and that it is regularly updated to stay compatible with video portals if the video site owners make changes to the website or the way videos are [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

Computer users who want to download videos from the web can use browser extensions and userscripts, or desktop applications to do so. The variety of solutions is huge which means that everyone should be able to find a free suitable solution for their video downloading needs. VDownloader falls into the desktop application category. The free [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

I prefer an integrated solution when it comes to downloading videos from the Internet. Integrated in this context means that the browsing for videos and downloading should be handled in the same application. External video downloaders have their advantages on the other hand, and there are certainly users who prefer to use a separate program [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

The inclusion of an extension engine in Opera 11 has opened new possibilities for developers and users of the web browser. Users can now make use of extensions to aid them in tasks and activities on the Internet. Download Media Bar is an unobtrusive extension that can be used to download media from supported websites. [...]

Categories: Browsing, Opera

Streaming video sites are very popular on the Internet with most users probably thinking about Youtube first and then some additional niche websites that stream video content. Users who want to download videos hosted on those websites have basically two options: Use a web browser plugin or a software program. Both options have their distinctive [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

Riptiger is a video downloading program for the Windows operating system. Many say that it is one of the most advanced and comfortable video downloaders they have ever tried. The settings in the program – or more precisely the lack of – might confuse some users who would have expected lots of options. There are [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

Youtube addicts take note, 1-Click YouTube Batch Downloader (via ShellCity) provides access to download multiple videos from Youtube at once and even converts them into the desired format during that process. The standalone application can download from almost any Youtube page and supports downloading from individual pages, channels, playlists, favorites, users and group pages. Batch [...]

Categories: Music and Video, Operating Systems, Windows