You might not know this but there are several technology related tips and tricks that can simplify your life and make it much easier in general. Each and every one of them will blow your mind or make you wonder how you survived till now without them.
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Download YouTube videos
You can download any video on YouTube just by typing “ss” before the Youtube part of the video’s URL. You can choose different file types and resolution. Here’s an example of Wiz Khalifa’s music video
Original: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
Download: www.ssyoutube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
2. Download Audio from YouTube Videos
You can download the audio from any video. Put “listento” before the youtube part of the video’s URL. Here’s an example of Wiz Khalifa’s music video
Original: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
Download: www.listentoyoutube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
3. QR code for WiFi password
Now when your friend visits you instead of giving them the Wifi password, direct their attention to QR code. Simply go to this website and enter your wifi details and QR code will be generated. QR code will grant access to the WiFi . Print it out and stick it anywhere in the house.
4. Direct Download links for music
To download a song directly, Google search “[song name] -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mp3|wma|aac|flac)”. It will display the webpages that offers direct download link.
Try this example: wiz khalifa see you again -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mp3|wma|aac|flac)
5. Direct Download links for movies
To download a movie directly, Google search “[movie name] -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)”. It will display the webpages that offers direct download link.
Try this example: back to the future -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)
6. Send SMS through Email
You can send SMS to anyone through desktop. All you need to have is an email account, person’s mobile number and carrier information. You can check this site for carrier information. Make sure you add the actual number of person in place of number in the address.
7. Convert YouTube videos to GIF
You can convert any video to GIF. Put “gif” before the youtube part of the video’s URL. Here’s an example
Original video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
Gif video: www.gifyoutube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
8. Safe Browsing
Before visiting any site which may be suspicious, just Google “safebrowsing: [website name]” and link to this site to check if any malware attempts has been made. Here’s an example
9. Watch age restricted YouTube videos
You can watch any age restricted youtube video without logging in. Just type “nsfw” before the youtube part of the video’s URL. Here’s an example
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LZM3_wp2ps
Non restricted version: https://www.nsfwyoutube.com/watch?v=6LZM3_wp2ps
10. Delete any Online account
Go to a website called AccountKiller.com . It gives a step by step description on how to remove accounts from popular websites.
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