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Essential YouTube Hacks for Every Video Watcher

Posted December 19th, 2017 | Category: Replay Media Catcher, Stream & Save, YouTube.

If you’re anything like us, you can hardly go a day without opening up YouTube to watch a video online. Plus, with the cold winter season settled in and making us want to stay warm and cozy, it’s inevitable that YouTube is in for a boost in viewership. While the popular video streaming site makes it possible to watch videos on any topic, served up by folks from all walks of life, there are still more cool things to be discovered.

Ready for the most entertaining YouTube experience of your life? Check out our top tips, tricks, and hacks to help kick your viewing up a notch.

1. Create an auto-lineup of your favorites

Have a few favorite YouTubers that you binge-watch again and again? You can create a meta playlist that holds ALL of the video uploads from a single uploader (in order of upload date, chronologically). To do this, just add “&list=UL” to any video URL on YouTube.

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2. Conquer country-specific videos

Sometimes, YouTube videos can have restrictions based on geographic regions. That’s why you’ll get that “The uploader has not made this video available in your country” pop-up message when you stumble on a cool video from far away. Luckily, this trick lets you watch any video from any country.

Here’s how regular YouTube links appears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxx

Copy the string of characters defined by our “xxxx” example above, and paste it so that the URL is: http://www.youtube.com/v/xxxx

3. Watch in HD mode all the time

High definition is ALWAYS better, but sometimes your Internet connection can get in the way. Unlock HD mode by adding a couple of secret codes to the end of your video URL. Get stereo sound and 480×270 resolution with “&fmt=18”, or “&fmt=22” for 1280×720 resolution.

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4. Jump through age restrictions

We’re all for keeping PG-13 videos for more mature eyes only, but sometimes the age restrictions on YouTube videos can be bothersome for legal adults. Instead of signing in or clicking through to verify your age, just add “nsfw.” to the beginning of your entire video’s URL, so that it appears like this: nsfw.youtube.com

5. Hunt for all the hidden Easter eggs

Cleverly hidden in YouTube’s source code are secrets just waiting to be discovered and unlocked. Here are some of our favorites:

Search “Beam me up Scotty” and your results will show up like they were transported through space.
Repeat any video (forever!) by right-clicking on the video and selecting “Loop.”
Like old games? Type the numbers “1980” while your video is playing and the Missile Control game will appear.
An homage to the Wadsworth Constant, a meme that stated the first 30% of any video isn’t worth your time, you can enter “&wadsworth=1” at the end of a YouTube video URL and it’ll auto-skip the first 30% for you.

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6. Access unique 360-degree videos

YouTube launched their support for 360-degree videos earlier in 2016, letting users have a complete view of key videos and live events. With Chrome installed on your computer, you can rotate around and see every angle just by using your mouse. On mobile through the YouTube app, a simple screen swivel can lead you into new 360-degree journeys.

7. Download videos & turn audio files into MP3s

Take your favorite videos with you, in any file type you need! With Replay Media Catcher, you can download YouTube videos with just one quick drag-and-drop movement and automatically convert YouTube to MP3, WMV, AVI and more popular file formats.

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This article was originally published January 6, 2017 and has been updated for accuracy.

How to Record Videos from Hulu & Watch Shows Offline Anywhere

Posted November 30th, 2017 | Category: Replay Video Capture, Stream & Save.

Hulu is an incredible streaming platform if you love watching TV shows, movies, and other video clips online. With all kinds of online video entertainment and free access to a lot of content, it’s one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on your favorites. Streamers and cable-cutters agree — Hulu is an awesome service, but unfortunately it doesn’t allow you to watch Hulu offline or without WiFi. And, when the platform removes your favorite shows and movies, how will you ever watch them again?

Replay Video Capture is a powerful streaming video downloader that lets you easily record Hulu videos. After recording movies and TV shows from Hulu, you’ll always have your perfect media collection, and will never have to worry about being offline or without WiFi again!

How to Record from Hulu:

After you get Replay Video Capture for Mac or Replay Video Capture for PC, follow the simple instructions to record from Hulu. Follow these steps for the PC version:

1. Launch your new software! It’ll look like this:

2. Log in to your Hulu account and open the Hulu video you want to capture, and start playing the show or movie.

3. Head back to Replay Video Capture and select “Get Video” to automatically find the video on your screen. You can also resize or move the window to narrow down your recording area, click “Retry” to redo the detection, or mark the recording area manually by using the Mark Video Window button.

4. Click “Record” and Replay Video Capture will automatically start to record videos from Hulu in high quality. As you’re recording from Hulu, the Record button will turn into a Stop button, and the Play button becomes Pause. Click on “Stop” when the video has ended.

With Replay Video Capture, you can schedule Hulu recordings, boost the volume of the audio, and even stream and record from Hulu in “background mode” to use your browser while the recording is happening — it’s the best way to make lightning-fast, production quality video recordings of all of your favorite movies and series, so you can record from Hulu and watch anywhere.

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Learn more about how to record and download Hulu videos in our User Guides:

Replay Video Capture for PC User Guide.

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This article was originally published on March 2, 2017.

The Most Memorable Thanksgiving Dishes to Try This Year

Posted November 20th, 2017 | Category: Replay Media Catcher, Stream & Save, Video.

A warm, delicious home-cooked meal is the hallmark of many families’ Thanksgiving celebrations.

If you’re the cook in the family, Thanksgiving can often feel like a stressful time — however, to lend a helping hand this season, we put together a collection of the best traditional dishes from Food Network and YouTube to kickstart your inspiration. Using Replay Media Catcher, you can download and save all of the best Thanksgiving meal videos, highlights and tips online, and store them in a high quality format to re-watch at anytime.

Click through to watch and download them all!

Don’t miss these videos before they’re gone – use Replay Media Catcher to save them all!

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What’s your favorite tried-and-true Thanksgiving dish? Let us know in the comments below!

How to Record the 2017 World Series Online

Posted October 24th, 2017 | Category: Replay Video Capture, Stream & Save.

The 2017 World Series has begun, and we can already feel that incredible championship energy! After a momentous season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are duking it out for the title – it’s a good old-fashioned East Coast vs. West Coast showdown.

No matter who you’re rooting for, you can capture and record the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series games from sources online using Replay Video Capture, saving every slide and home run in high quality!

Where to Watch the World Series

The World Series games will be broadcast live by Fox, and online viewing options include live streaming on Postseason.TV and MLB.TV. Postseason.TV removes commentary and allows only alternate angles for watching, making it perfect for those who just want to watch and capture those key game moments. MLB.TV subscribers have full access to every game online, 100% live. While you do have to pay, this may be one of your least expensive options for watching and recording the games.

Make sure you have the latest Replay Video Capture for Mac or Replay Video Capture for Windows to record every World Series game streaming online!

Learn more about recording streaming videos online:

With our media recording software, baseball fans can create amazing, brag-worthy videos of every MLB World Series game. Plus, it’s the only program out there that perfectly captures streaming video anywhere online, all without circumventing copy protection technology, making it legal for personal use.

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10 of the Best Scary Movies Online for Your Halloween Fix

Posted October 23rd, 2017 | Category: Netflix, Replay Video Capture.

While most of the best scary movies are watchable all year round, Halloween is arguably the best time of year to get your fix of spookiness. This year, everyone’s favorite streaming sites certainly do not disappoint — Hulu, Netflix, and much more, are offering up the best of fright-filled film.

You can stream all of the best Halloween movies available online and use the power of Replay Video Capture for Windows or Replay Video Capture for Mac to record every last bit. Save classics and new thrillers alike in high-quality to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Want to learn how to record the best Halloween movies online? Just check out our handy guide here.

Here are some of our favorite Halloween movies available to watch and record:

1. The Sixth Sense (1999)

This Oscar-nominated scary movie classic stars Bruce Willis as a psychologist working with a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who tells him that he’s seeing ghosts. If you like award-winning actors, incredible performances, and an eerie feeling while you’re watching a movie, The Sixth Sense is for you. You can watch and record The Sixth Sense on Netflix using Replay Video Capture.

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2. Train to Busan (2016)

The Walking Dead doesn’t have a copyright on zombies. Train to Busan is a heart-pumping thriller following a group of train passengers during a zombie invasion. After getting stuck, the characters do… well, their best. As you can imagine, a lot of people die. But, if you love a good, scary zombie thriller with some unconventional twists, we recommend giving it a try. You can watch and record Train to Busan on Netflix using Replay Video Capture.

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3. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

One of the absolute classics of horror film is The Silence of the Lambs. With amazing (and often terrifying) performances by Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter, and Jodi Foster as Clarice, an FBI student interviewing him, it’s one that both haunts us and makes us want to watch more. You can watch and record The Silence of the Lambs on Hulu using Replay Video Capture.

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4. The Addams Family (1991)

Need something to watch that’s good clean fun for the whole family? We wouldn’t exactly call The Addams Family a “scary movie” but it IS a Halloween classic that’s charming, eccentric and just the right amount of creepy and spooky to ring in the season. You can watch and record The Addams Family from Hulu using Replay Video Capture.

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5. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

In the 90’s, video cameras were life. For actual filming purposes, we know now that it looks super creepy. The Blair Witch Project is a quintessential Halloween movie to really get scared about. Filmed in a mockumentary style, the movie feels just real enough to make you feel uneasy and probably completely unwilling to go into the forest after dark. You can watch and record The Blair Witch Project on Amazon Prime using Replay Video Capture.

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6. The Conjuring (2013)

There are some scary movie series that are hyped up way too much, and then there’s The Conjuring. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators, let’s just say that a lot of intense, scary ghost activity runs rampant. Based on a real case in Rhode Island, these movies have just enough truth to make us want more. You can watch and record The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 on Netflix using Replay Video Capture.

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7. It Follows (2014)

Imagine being possessed by something that would kill you as soon as it touched you? That’s the main premise of It Follows, a more recent horror flick that’s equal parts supernatural and super nightmare-inducing. With a twisted way of contracting the “presence,” as well as getting rid of it, this one has an added layer of scary. You can watch and record It Follows on Netflix using Replay Video Capture.

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8. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Satanic evil and the fear around it was huge in the 1960’s, which really lends a hand to the huge success of Rosemary’s Baby, a 1968 classic. With Mia Farrow starring as Rosemary, the story generally follows a woman getting pregnant and having a child, soon to have a Satanic cult after it for sacrifice. You can watch and record Rosemary’s Baby on Hulu using Replay Video Capture.

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9. Split (2017)

Here’s a new M. Night Shyamalan to add to your must-watch list. Split is a film starring James McAvoy as a man living with an extreme multiple personality disorder. After kidnapping three girls and holding them hostage, they must truly understand and even try to befriend the sides of him that could help them escape. You can watch and record Split on Amazon Prime using Replay Video Capture.

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10. The Dead Zone (1983)

The Dead Zone is an absolute must for any fan of Stephen King of Christopher Walken. Following Johnny Smith, a teacher, who gets in a car crash and ends up in a coma for several years, this complex thriller is deep, action-packed, and full of special effects indicative of the early 80’s. You can watch and record The Dead Zone on Hulu using Replay Video Capture.

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What are your favorite Halloween movies to binge on this spooky season? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!

How to Stream & Record MLB Playoffs Online

Posted October 5th, 2017 | Category: Applian Software, Replay Video Capture, Stream & Save, Video.

Want to watch the MLB Playoffs without cable? For cord-cutting sports fans, finding and accessing live streaming baseball games online can be a struggle.

This year’s postseason games are no different, airing on the 5 tried-and-true cable networks: Fox, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), ESPN, TBS, and Major League Baseball Network (MLBN) — all of which won’t let you tune in without an antenna, unfortunately. Luckily, we were able to scrounge up some online options for you to live stream the MLB Playoffs and record with Replay Video Capture for Windows and Replay Video Capture for Mac.

Take a look at the full MLB Playoffs schedule here and the most up-to-date bracket below:

Hulu Live TV

Hulu’s live streaming service is definitely powerful and super easy-to-access. With a feature to watch Hulu live TV through some major networks, baseball fans can also catch the 2017 MLB postseason here. With a $39.99/month price tag for the subscription, it’s a little on the pricey side, BUT if you’re a dedicated fan looking forward to all that 2017 postseason has to offer, it’s probably worth investing in.

The pros:

Tap into a free trial for the postseason and cancel afterward if you want to save some cash.
Access 50+ top channels including sports and news from MLB, FS1, Fox, and dozens more.

The cons:

A $39.99 monthly subscription may not be sustainable for most budgets.

MLB.TV

MLB.TV subscribers already have streaming rights to some of the best postseason games. While the MLB’s blackout policies prevent it from actually live streaming the playoffs in some areas, archived streams are available to everyone in blacked-out areas as soon as 90 minutes after each game ends. Not currently a member? This may be one of the simplest options for watching and recording the games with Replay Video Capture.

The pros:

Available to watch postseason games on multiple devices.
Watch MLB games during the regular season and beyond.

The cons:

The package does not provide U.S. viewers with access to the entire postseason.
Tou’ll need to authenticate your MLB.TV account through your pay television provider (aka, still have a cable subscription)

These restrictions ONLY apply to U.S.-based viewers, however. Subscribers outside the United States can watch every postseason and World Series game on more than 400 devices, no authentication needed!

Never miss a pitch, slide or home run again. MLB fans can use Replay Video Capture to easily record the Playoffs online from any of the above sources!

Replay Video Capture is the easiest way to capture any baseball game on your screen and turn it into a high quality, video movie file. Make personal copies of your favorite MLB Playoffs games and keep them forever, in whatever format you want.

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Coming This Fall: New TV Series to Download & Watch Offline

Posted September 14th, 2017 | Category: Netflix, Replay Video Capture, Stream & Save.

Summer is winding down and your couch has been missing you – it’s time to give it the attention it so desperately needs after the long active months. The impending Fall season this year is FULL of amazing premieres and all the new season starts you’ve been waiting for. Downloading from Netflix? Hulu? Don’t worry, you’ll be able to record and save from them all.

Replay Video Capture is the #1 media recording tool for downloading and saving online shows. From tried-and-true favorites to everything new coming up this year, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to record all the best shows to watch offline anytime, anywhere. Here’s our list of must-see new TV coming in the next couple of months.

1. Narcos – Season 3

With the hunt for Pablo Escobar finally at a close after season 2, the DEA is shifting focus to a larger, more intimidating threat: the Cali Cartel. Narcos Season 3 is sure to have a lot of the same issues, just with a brand new enemy. It’s an interesting move for the Netflix original series, but we’re pretty excited to see what happens nonetheless. You can stream and record Narcos on Netflix September 1st.

2. BoJack Horseman – Season 4

One of the funniest, strangest animated satirical comedies streaming online is back with season 4 on Netflix. BoJack Horseman has quickly become one of the most well-known, cameo-blasting hits, with special guests from Jessica Biel to Zach Braff to Sir Mix-A-Lot and beyond. Get ready for some of the most talented voice acting of the year. You can stream and record BoJack Horseman on Netflix September 8th.

3. The Mindy Project – Season 6

The Mindy Project is one of those shows that will drag you into every character, make you laugh uncontrollably, sob at somewhat inappropriate times, and jump for joy at every win. Mindy Kaling is an absolute wonder in the final season of the show’s run. Ready for an emotional roller coaster? Grab a friend, a good seat, and some tissues. You can stream and record The Mindy Project on Hulu September 12th.

4. Freakish – Season 2

Die-hard zombie apocalypse fan? You’ll probably be into Freakish, a half-hour show that details a group of high school kids and their struggles when mutants suddenly take over. What’s been referred to as The Walking Dead meets The Breakfast Club, Freakish is a charming and creepy series featuring a ton of social media star cameos. You can stream and record Freakish on Hulu October 18th.

5. Stranger Things – Season 2

The Internet quickly obsessed over the child-actor prodigies of Stranger Things. With so much hype after the first original season aired in 2016, fans are aching for more. Eleven and the rest of the crew are coming back for even more monster hunting and butt-kicking. We just recommend keeping the light on… You can stream and record Stranger Things on Netflix starting October 27th.

Download Replay Video Capture for Windows or Replay Video Capture for Mac to record and save all of the essential TV series starting up this Fall!

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Where to Watch & Record the U.S. Open 2017

Posted August 23rd, 2017 | Category: Replay Video Capture.

The U.S. Open 2017 tennis championship will crown your laptop screens starting August 28, 2017, and ending on September 10, 2017, live from New York. The games are held annually, and for 117 years running so far, is returning as one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. Are you ready for every slamming serve, backhand smash, and return ace that’s in store?

Prominent sports news outlet, Bleacher Report, had this to say about this years’ top male players:

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have been the dominant players in the sport for more than a decade. The expectation has been that when these men step on the court in an important tournament, one of them will find a way to win, with few exceptions. While Stan Wawrinka has found a way to break through on occasion, that fantastic foursome has dominated. One of those four players have won 45 of the last 50 majors.

For the women’s segment, powerhouse athletes are taking the main stage:

On the women’s side, the tournament won’t have its usual luster, as the pregnant Serena Williams will be in New York to root on sister Venus Williams but won’t play. Garbine Muguruza, who defeated Venus in the Wimbledon final, and Simona Halep should both be in a position to make championship runs at the U.S. Open.

Where to Watch & Live Stream the Tournaments

ESPN continues to be the primary host broadcaster in the United States — the U.S. Open will be televised by ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 throughout its two-week run, with live match coverage scheduled from 11 a.m. ET to 11 p.m. through September 4. Fans can watch the matches live as they happen through the official website. And, in addition to the matches domestic coverage, the 2017 US Open is scheduled to be broadcast in more than 200 countries around the world.

How to Record the 2017 U.S. Open Online

Ready to stream and save every match from the 2017 U.S. Open? Record and keep every minute with Replay Video Capture for Windows and Replay Video Capture for Mac.

Designed for the highest quality video output possible, and with recording capabilities of up to 100 frames per second, Replay Video Capture isn’t like any other screen recording program out there. It’s the fastest, most powerful way to legally record every U.S. Open event this year. Here’s how it’s done:

Plan your schedule now with the official U.S Open TV Schedule online, and be sure to stock up on the best media-recording tools below to save every match! Click below to get started with our best-selling, top-rated software to stream and save the best match-ups from the U.S. Open.

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Have questions about how to get started? Reach out to us anytime.

Temporary Order Error: All Fixed Up & Ready to Go!

Posted August 14th, 2017 | Category: Applian Software.

Did you try to place an order on our website last week that didn’t go through? Don’t worry — it’s not you, it’s us!

We experienced a temporary server issue that impacted our ordering process from approximately 9:00 AM PT Thursday (8/10) to 12:30 PM PT on Friday (8/11).

So sorry for the inconvenience! Those responsible for the outage are now in a time-out.

Everything is all fixed up and back to normal, so if you take another crack at ordering now your payment method is sure to go through. Please note: any orders placed during this time frame have NOT been charged!

Go here to upgrade your software: http://applian.com/upgrade

Go here to make a purchase for Mac: http://applian.com/mac/order/

And here to make a purchase for Windows: https://applian.com/order/

Any questions? Comments? We’re here for you.

How to Watch & Record the 2017 CrossFit Games

Posted July 26th, 2017 | Category: Replay Video Capture, Stream & Save.

If you were looking for any long-distance runners, cyclists, or volleyball players anywhere near these athletic events, you’d be seriously out of luck. As the yearly tradition and culmination of the last rounds of regionals have come to a dramatic close, the 2017 CrossFit Games are just about to begin.

The entire event has evolved and grown since it first was introduced 10 years ago, now featuring 320,000+ athletes representing 175+ countries (just last year alone). Past games have involved fitness challenges from swimming to weight lifting to handstand walking. It’s fitness as a phenomenon!

“CrossFit is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle with a dedicated worldwide following and we are eager to showcase these physically gifted athletes. Competitive fitness is a high-growth sports genre and adding CrossFit to our programming expands our commitment to the space.” – Dan Weinberg, Executive Vice President of Programming at CBS Sports

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Where to Watch the CrossFit Games

The 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games will take place Aug. 3-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Once the Games begin, fans can tune in to watch EVERY GAME from the individual, team, masters, and teen competitions live on the CrossFit Games website and on Facebook. In addition, for the first time ever, CBS Sports Digital will stream up to 40 hours of live event coverage of teams and individuals on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app.

Catch the schedule of every game here: https://games.crossfit.com/workouts/games/2017

How to Record the CrossFit Games

Want to record every incredible, gravity-defying game? Fans of the 2017 CrossFit Games can capture every event — streaming live from CBSSports.com and Facebook — and store them in a high-quality format with Replay Video Capture!

Unlike other screen recording programs, Replay Video Capture is designed for the highest quality video output possible and has recording capabilities up to 100 frames per second. It’s the fastest, most powerful way to legally record every CrossFit Game happening this year.

Here’s how: