Posts By: Natalie North

How to Monitor & Record Live Streams, Webcams and More

Have you ever been so excited by an upcoming live stream, once-in-a-lifetime event or popular webcam meet up, then completely forgot about it or had to miss it? You’re not alone and we’re here to help.

Replay Media Catcher allows you to automatically monitor the URLs of your favorite live streams and webcams in order to keep track of everything, so you never miss another important broadcast again!

No matter what browser or other applications you use to watch streaming events online, the Replay Media Catcher live stream / webcam monitor actively tracks the network stream you plug in for live media, detects when it starts, and then captures the video in a high quality format.

It doesn’t get much better than always having your favorite live stream / webcam events just a few clicks away! What are you waiting for? Click below to get it for yourself.

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Save Your Media: Why Netflix Will Never Be Perfect

We love Netflix, but it isn’t a perfect streaming service. The truth is, it can’t be. 

With growing competition, incomplete collections, and temporary trademarks on titles, Netflix’s shortcomings across a myriad of areas will likely hinder it from becoming the “all-powerful streaming service” we thought it might be just a few years ago. These limitations and imperfections are some of the many reasons why it’s important to record Netflix TV shows and movies with Replay Video Capture, and save them for offline viewing before they inevitably disappear.

Market Share

This chart below, created by Nielsen, shows the penetration of streaming services and subscription video on demand services. Netflix leads the pack of streaming online with over 61 million subscribers and 36% of the market, but Amazon and Hulu also take close to 20%.

And, research has shown that Amazon’s popularity and market share is only growing as the company gathers more customers through their Prime service,  gain more title contracts, and generate more original series.

Narrow Collection

At first glance, its impressive library of movies and shows, both original and licensed, seems never-ending. But, it does end. With only around 13,300 titles offered worldwide, Netflix’s collection is actually pretty limited in terms of selection. And, because of the ongoing rivalry between Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, it’s impossible to provide a truly complete catalog at all times and win over the entirety of the market.

Temporary Licensing

Part of this narrow collection is due to the structure and process of licensing content. Netflix is frequently changing up their online offerings; the reliability of their shows and movies are completely dependent on licensing agreements made with networks and filmmakers.

According to Investopedia, these agreements could “allow Netflix to stream all seasons of [a] show in full through its online platform for one, three or five years. The licensing agreement can be renegotiated after the set time period ends, or Netflix could drop the show from its library if viewer interest is not high enough to warrant the cost.”

Essentially, Netflix can drop content on a whim. And what if that show or movie they deemed ‘not popular enough’ was your all-time favorite? Download Replay Video Capture to record and save all of your favorite Netflix content, before time is up!

How to Download & Archive Your Favorite Podcasts

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Podcasts have become a fundamental part of media entertainment over the last few decades — slowly picking up popularity since “audio-blogging” was introduced in the 1980’s. Flash forward to today where practically everyone has listened to a podcast, and monthly podcast listenership has increased 75% since 2013, where hundreds of thousands of podcasts exist around the digital world that cover every topic and idea you could possibly think of.

For those new to the scene, or those who are seasoned listeners, it’s (luckily) simple enough to download and archive podcasts to listen to anywhere, on any device.

Downloading Podcasts Online

There are any number of sites and services available online that host podcasts. Here’s how to download podcasts from every one of them…

Online Radio

Whether you like iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, Podomatic, or any other online audio-hosting site, Replay Radio can download podcasts from them all. Record a bunch of podcasts simultaneously, convert to MP3 files, transfer them to your mobile devices, and automatically schedule audio recordings to never miss a thing. With a powerful built-in media guide, you can even search for and download great podcasts without leaving the software!

iTunes & SoundCloud

Two popular music hosting platforms today, iTunes and Soundcloud, are also good resources for finding awesome podcasts (and, of course, a lot of other great media). Using Replay Music, it’s easy to capture full podcasts and other audio from iTunes and Soundcloud, and turn every recording into an easy-to-digest MP3 file. Plus, Replay Music also identifies and tags recorded audio with the correct metadata, so everything is added to your collection seamlessly.

Archive.org

Archive.org is a surprisingly popular platform for great podcasts, and is free to use for publishers. While it’s well-known for its video-recording capabilities, listeners can also use Replay Media Catcher to download any available podcast from Archive.org — the software even has a tool to automatically schedule podcasts to be downloaded! Just launch it, visit the page on Archive.org with the podcast you want, and any audio playing on your computer will be captured perfectly.

Archiving Your Podcasts

During the download process, Replay Radio, Replay Music and Replay Media Catcher are all set to automatically locate and modify the correct set of information for your podcasts. What this means is that every piece of metadata is added to your MP3 files for you, so that everything can be easily organized exactly the way you want it.

With podcast show titles, speakers, series descriptions and other key details at-the-ready, your downloaded podcasts are already prepared to be imported into iTunes, Google Play, or any other system you choose to use.


What are some of your favorite podcasts and podcast platforms? Be sure to let us know!

The Best Titles Coming to Netflix in September

Out with the old and in with the new! Every month, Netflix shuffles in new content (and gets rid of old favorites) as part of their constantly rotating catalog of media. Lucky for entertainment streamers everywhere, Replay Media Catcher for PC exists so you can watch and download from Netflix before your favorites disappear.

In the meantime, here are some of the top titles coming to Netflix this month (September 2016). Be sure to save them while you still can!

Narcos: Season 2

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Pablo Escobar is on the run in Season 2 of Netflix’s original series, NarcosThe breakout, kingpin-style cartel drama will conclude the infamous drug lord’s story in the upcoming second season – the final month of his escape. You can catch the next 10 episodes starting September 2, 2016. Download every intense moment with Replay Media Catcher.

Longmire

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Like westerns? You’ll love Longmire. Following the life of an old-school sheriff who recently lost his wife, and based on the Walt Longmire Mysteries series of mystery novels, this A&E series is full of drama, crime and justice. Starring Robert Taylor and Katee Sackhoff, this is a series you definitely won’t want to miss saving with Replay Media Catcher.

Luke Cage

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Based on the Marvel Comics character and set in the same universe, Luke Cage is a dark crime show about a former convict with crazy, super-human strength and unbreakable skin who now fights crime round the clock. If you like superheroes and fighting for justice, definitely keep an eye out for this show at the end of September.

Chef’s Table: France

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Foodies around the world are about to get another dose of delicious, mouth-watering television. Chefs get the chance to share their own story in Chef’s Table, a Netflix original series. Get a look behind what motivates, inspires and challenges incredible chefs in France with the upcoming season, and download every episode with Replay Media Catcher.

Easy

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The first season of Easy premieres near the end of the month, starring Orlando Bloom, Malin Akerman, Marc Maron and Dave Franco (just to name a few). While there aren’t a lot of details on plot points, its eclectic cast of amazing talent means this comedy is sure to be a smash hit. Or at least worth checking out.


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The Best YouTube Channels for Sports Fans

YouTube is home to amazing video content for any level of sports fans, entertaining everyone from passionate enthusiasts to casual watchers. There are hundreds of channels out there created for followers of just about every sport, so we whittled it down to a few of our favorites across the board.

With Replay Media Catcher, you can capture and record all of these amazing videos from YouTube. Whether you’re all about the play-by-play, or just enjoy a great athletic or action-packed video, these channels are sure to satisfy.

The Fumble

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You can catch new episodes of The Fumble every weekday night, covering the latest sports news, commentary, behind-the-scenes workouts and even (some more personal) rumors in the world of athletics. With a promise to show “the good, bad, and ugly side of sports,” this channel is perfect for any kind of sports fan. Watch & record The Fumble on YouTube.

StuntsAmazing

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Sports aren’t confined to the one traditional sense, and StuntsAmazing knows this better than anyone. Chock full of incredible, adrenaline-packed extreme sports moments in Parkour, Free Falling and more, this YouTube channel is one of our go-tos for consistency epic videos. Watch & record StuntsAmazing on YouTube.

Olympics

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The Rio Olympics have come and gone, but the best of clips, highlight reels and other amazing videos remain! The Olympics YouTube channel is fully-stacked with videos from Archery to Diving and every Olympic sport in between. Watch & record Olympics on YouTube.

FATV

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FATV is the official home everything English football has to offer: The England national football team, The Emirates FA Cup, Wembley and other competitions. International fans can access the FATV YouTube channel for the latest news on the England national football team, competitions and more. Watch & record FATV on YouTube.

Dude Perfect

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Sports and comedy are in perfect harmony in one of the most popular sports-related channels on YouTube, Dude Perfect. Starring former high school basketball players/college roommates Coby and Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones and Tyler Toney, these friends post every other Monday for a new dose of funny-meets-athletic. Watch & record Dude Perfect on YouTube.

Use Replay Media Catcher to record each and every episode from these awesome YouTube sports channels.


Have a favorite sports-related YouTube show we missed? Be sure to let us know!

How to Record the Olympics: Summer 2016 Live Stream

Welcome to the Summer Olympic Games!

The streaming coverage is in full force for the Summer Olympics in Rio; even Google is sending out YouTube stars to live stream the events. With Michael Phelps’ triumphant 5th year of competitive swimming in the Games, record-smashing track events, and a powerhouse of gymnastics teams from around the world, we’re thrilled to be around to help capture it all.

Fans of the 2016 Rio Olympics can use Replay Media Catcher for Windows to record every incredible event – streaming live from NBC Olympics– and store them in a high quality format.


How to Set up Replay Media Catcher & Record the Olympics on NBC:

There are a couple of settings you need to change in Replay Media Catcher in order to download the live Olympic streams. So, here’s a quick step-by-step on how to get started:

  1. In Replay Media Catcher click on Settings. Then go to the DVR tab.
  2. Ensure that the DVR Browser Type to set to Ax Browser.
  3. Change the Browser Emulation to Edge Browser.

  4. Now let’s record a live event! We’re going to use the DVR Browser method. At the top of Replay Media Catcher, select Digital Video Recorder as the capture method.

  5. Now open the DVR Browser.

  6. Within the DVR Browser, navigate to http://www.nbcolympics.com . Make sure that the DVR Browser window is large enough to display the site in standard mode. If the window is too small, NBC may display their mobile site. So enlarge the DVR Browser window a bit.
  7. Click on the settings button in the upper-right corner of the DVR Browser and ensure that Adjust Embedded Player is turned OFF.
  8. Navigate to the live stream that you wish to record and begin to play it. (You may be asked to sign in with your cable provider). Wait for the video to start playing.
  9. Once the video begins to play, click the record button at the top of the DVR Browser window. The browser will disappear and you’ll see a small preview in Replay Media Catcher’s main window as the recording progresses.

See the full schedule of live Olympic Games right here:

(Schedule via mapsofworld.com)

Our best-selling Replay Media Catcher recording software makes it easy to create super high quality videos of every single Olympic event you see above, so you can watch on your own schedule, and on any device. Plus, it’s the only program of its kind that records online video 100% legally!

What are you waiting for? Don’t miss any of the most live streamed Olympics yet!

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The Best Summertime Movies on Netflix to Record & Save Now

Summer is the perfect time to get outside, learn something new or binge on your favorite summer movies. Plus, with all the great new additions to Netflix this month, there are a TON of high-profile and classic choices for entertainment.

Celebrate summer with some essential warm weather films! We’ve gone through what’s available and picked out our favorite, most summery summertime movies for you to record from Netflix with Replay Video Capture and enjoy sipping on a chilled drink outside.

1. Grease

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Whether you’re into summer nights, summer lovin’ or just some summer fun, Grease is an award-winning movie/musical hybrid that everyone loves. With (a very young) John Travolta in the cast of amazing and talented characters, you’ll want to record from Netflix and make it a tradition to watch every summer.

2. The Sandlot

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If you were cool in the 1990’s, you probably know everything about The Sandlot. This quintessential friendship-meets-baseball-meets-debauchery movie has touched hearts and cracked smiles for years. Before this one gets away, take a second to enjoy and record.

3. Wet Hot American Summer

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Wet Hot American Summer is a completely bonkers summer camp movie starring a hefty group of big-name comedy geniuses; Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and more. While it will always be hilarious, it won’t always be around – be sure to download from Netflix before it disappears.

4. American Graffiti

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George Lucas’ classic film, American Graffitistars the likes of Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford. Following one day of teenage adventure in the “rock-and-roll culture” era, it was even deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” enough for federal preservation in the National Film Registry.

5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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Nothing says summer like adventures around the world and spending quality time with your best friends. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a warm and uplifting, yet sometimes dramatic, journey of friendship (and pants). No matter your age or state-of-mind, this is a feel-good movie you’ll want to record before it leaves Netflix.

6. Adventureland

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Starring the king of awkward himself (Jesse Eisenberg), this flick is the ultimate ode to any summer job you ever got stuck with in high school/college. Adventureland is a friendly, coming-of-age type of comedy that certainly won’t last on Netflix forever.

Download Replay Video Capture to record and save all of the most essential summer movies from Netflix before they’re gone!

How to Stream & Save the CrossFit Games

This is truly a landmark year for the CrossFit Games, and it’s been a demanding journey from the Open, to the Regionals, to the Games — top athletes from each of the included 17 regions worldwide have been narrowed down from hundreds to the fittest 40 men, 40 women, 40 teams, 40 teenagers and 200 masters.

A key element to a fair test of fitness is the unknown and unknowable. Athletes cannot train for what they do not know. At each CrossFit Games, the athletes engage in a series of challenges unknown to them until right before the competition. The combination of highly trained athletes and unknown events makes for an explosive mix. – CrossFit Games Online

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Check out the full, global leaderboard of every competing athlete HERE and see the Games schedule below: 

  • Teenage & Masters Competition | 7/19 –7/21 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. PT
  • Team Competition | 7/22 – 7/24 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT
  • Individual Competition | 7/22 – 7/24 | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. PT

Fans of the 2016 CrossFit Games can capture every Masters, Teens and Teams events — streaming live from YouTube & the official CrossFit Games website — and store them in a high quality format with Replay Media Catcher. The Individual events will stream from ESPN3 and can be captured with Replay Video Capture.

With Replay Media Catcher’s live stream monitor feature, you can actively track and record the CrossFit Games live stream directly from YouTube! Plus, our best-selling software makes it simple to create incredible quality videos of every single event, so you can watch on your own schedule.

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UEFA Euro 2016: How to Watch & Save the Championship Online

The UEFA Euros 2016 are surging forward, continuing through July 10. The semi-finals are pitting Real Madrid teammates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo against each other tonight (July 7) as Wales and Portugal face off, and tomorrow (July 8) France and Germany will go head-to-head.

Who will be going to the Finals? We can’t wait to find out.

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Capture every moment of the UEFA Euro 2016 Championships – streaming live from ESPN Online – and store them in a high quality format with Replay Video Capture.

Don’t miss out on the final match-ups – click below to stream and save the rest of Euro 2016!

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How to Record & Save the 2016 Summer Olympics Live Stream

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games this summer is already shaping up to be a nail-biting, record-breaking season of events. With Rio de Janeiro as an electrifying backdrop, Michael Phelps entering into his historical 5th year of competition and an exciting gymnastics program, we can’t wait for all of the incredible, up-close-and-personal action and athleticism.

They’re calling it “the most live Olympics ever.” Along with regularly programmed broadcasts on TV from August 5-21, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports App online will be live streaming a total of 4,500 hours of coverage for authenticated subscribers.

Check out the full Summer Olympics 2016 live stream schedule here, and an overview here:

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Fans of the 2016 Rio Olympics can capture every lap, match, sprint and gold medal – streaming live from NBC Olympics online – and store them in a high quality format with Replay Video Capture.

Our best-selling media recording software makes it simple to create incredible quality videos of every single event, so you can watch on your own schedule. Plus, it’s the only program of its kind that records online video 100% legally.

Get set up with Replay Video Capture today and record all of the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics.

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