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September 2024
How to Download YouTube Videos on Android
YouTube was designed to be streamed, but that doesn’t mean you can only watch videos there when you have an internet connection. Downloading YouTube videos is perfect for those times you don’t have service, or when you want to archive your favorite videos on your phone (it’s not uncommon for videos to be taken off the platform). While the easiest way to download videos from YouTube is to subscribe to YouTube Premium you don’t actually have to pay for the privilege.
Of course, you might think otherwise listening to Google: The company prohibits tools on the Play Store that can download YouTube videos outside a Premium subscription, which may lead some to think you can’t download YouTube videos on Android for free. As it turns out, you’ll have to go around the Play Store’s restrictions and install an app directly from an APK file. There are many apps out there that’ll do the trick, but the best one that most users recommend is TubeMate.
How to download YouTube videos on Android with YouTube Premium
If you’re trying to download YouTube videos using YouTube Premium, all you need to do is navigate to the video you want to download and then find the download button highlighted on the watch page. Clicking the download button will automatically download the video to your device, allowing you to access and watch it offline at any time.
Of course, that requires paying YouTube’s $13.99 per month subscription, which is pretty steep, especially when you can download videos for free elsewhere.
How to download YouTube videos for free in 2024
Using TubeMate or any other app is technically against the YouTube Terms of Service. Downloading videos using TubeMate or any other third-party app is done at your own risk, and it is not recommended if you want to remain within YouTube’s terms of service.
However, YouTube doesn’t make a habit of enforcing these rules, so it’s pretty safe to do. What you should avoid is uploading any copyrighted content you download to your Android device. YouTube does have a habit of tracking this type of activity down. So, if you’re going to download videos for free, just keep them on your phone.
To get started, download and install TubeMate. You may need to enable side-loading applications on your Android device to install it.
Credit: Daniel Oropeza screenshot
If you’re using Google Chrome, just go to the settings once it brings up the message you see on the screenshot above and toggle “allow from this source.” You’ll now be able to download apps outside the Google Play store (just be careful what you download).
Credit: Daniel Oropeza screenshot
Once installed, open TubeMate and search for the YouTube video you want to download. It should work as if you’re searching for videos on the browser version of YouTube.
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Once you select the video you’re interested in, you should see a green download button. Tap this button, then select the format and quality you want to download. Going forward, you can access any downloaded videos from the Download List, which is found by pressing the three-dot menu at the top and then selecting the Downloads List from the dropdown.
Can you download any YouTube video to watch offline on Android?
Yes. Once you have Tubemate, you can download any and as many YouTube videos as you want without the need for a Premium YouTube account. The only limit will be the storage on your phone.
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy Your Leased Car
If your car lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make: should you roll right into another lease contract, buy out your current lease to own the vehicle going forward, or choose a different car altogether?
While leasing is generally not the most financially sound choice, as it could very well cost you more in the long run than financing a vehicle you’ll own, buying your leased vehicle near or at the end of your term can make sense in some cases. Here’s when you should (and shouldn’t) buy your leased car.
When you should buy your leased car
The choice to buy out your lease when it ends (or before it ends, in some cases) is a matter of balancing finances with your car’s condition and whether you want to keep driving it. Here are a few factors that may tip that balance toward buying:
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The purchase price is less than the vehicle’s market value. This may be the case if the mileage is low, the condition is like new, and/or the value has increased significantly since your lease term began—and more likely if you took excellent care of your vehicle with routine maintenance and repairs as well as regular cleaning.
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You drove fewer miles than allocated in your lease agreement. You won’t get a refund for unused miles, and that low mileage may increase your vehicle’s value above the buyout price.
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The vehicle has damage or excess wear and tear. On the flip side, your vehicle being in poor condition can significantly reduce its value, and you may owe a lot in penalties to the dealer upon return (on top of the cost for repairs). In this case, it might be cheaper to buy the lease and get the repairs done yourself.
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You owe fees based on contract terms. In addition to penalties for damage, some lease agreements charge fees for exceeding your mileage allowance. You’ll want to factor this in when determining the cost of buying out the lease or returning the vehicle.
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You plan to flip and resell the vehicle. Depending on the make, model, and condition, you may be able to turn a profit by buying your leased vehicle, upgrading it, and reselling it. The used car market has calmed down from its height in the least few years, but some in-demand vehicles may still be worth flipping.
Of course, none of the above really matters if you don’t like driving your leased car or it doesn’t work for your current (and near future) needs. But if you love your vehicle, compare the buyout price to purchasing the same thing elsewhere, which will help you decide whether buying the lease or shopping the market makes more sense.
When you shouldn’t buy your leased car
Obviously the inverse of much of the above is a good indicator that buying out your lease may not be the best choice. If the market value of your vehicle is lower than the buyout price—due to high mileage, wear and tear, or low demand for that make and model—you’ll owe a lot in fees, or you expect to have ongoing costly repairs and maintenance, it probably doesn’t make financial sense to purchase the car when the lease ends. Similarly, if your needs and preferences have changed, that vehicle may not be the best fit going forward.
Another consideration: whether you can pay in cash (and avoid financing) or if your current credit will get you a good rate and a reasonable monthly payment if you need a loan.
How to buy out your lease
First things first, review your lease agreement to determine whether a buyout is an option and what the costs and fees are. You should also do comprehensive research on your vehicle’s current market value (use a site like Kelley Blue Book) and compare financing options—that is, if you need to get a loan to cover the buyout and any remaining payments. Be sure to consider other costs, like registration, sales tax, and insurance payments, as well.
The timing of the buyout may also be a factor. It can be more expensive to buy your lease mid-contract because you’ll have to cover remaining lease payments, and you may have more leverage once the leasing company contacts you about 90 days before the end of your lease term to go over your options. As with any car purchase, you may be able to negotiate.
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Harness the Power of TikTok’s ‘Angry Cleaning’ Trend
Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule is difficult, but only because life is difficult. Finding time to clean can feel impossible, especially when you’ve had a stressful day at work, with your family, or just in general. But what if you could harnessing that negative energy and turn it into cleaning power? That’s the idea behind TikTok’s “Angry Cleaning” trend, and if you’re as grumpy as I am, you mind find it helps you get your home a lot cleaner.
What is TikTok’s “Angry Cleaning” trend about?
I found the term “angry cleaning” on TikTok, but quickly realized it describes something I already do: Whenever I’m annoyed or upset, I start to clean—usually something that requires a little oomph, like scrubbing or vacuuming. It turns out I’m not alone.
There are a few benefits at work here. Pouring your negative energy into cleaning can distract you from whatever is annoying you, providing a menial task you can accomplish without a lot of active thinking. It lets you physically work out your negativity, especially if you’re really putting some muscle into whatever you’re doing (cleaning the oven is a good task). It also gives you a positive end result that can lift your spirits and make you feel motivated: After cleaning for a while, your head will feel clearer and you’ll have a cleaner oven to show for it.
How to incorporate “Angry Cleaning” into your routine
I’ll stop short of recommending that you wait to clean until you’re upset; you should still try to follow a cleaning schedule and stay consistent with your efforts to tidy up. Nor do I recommend intentionally pissing yourself off so you can work up the motivation to scrub all those dirty pans.
When the opportunity to Angry Clean arises naturally, however, it pays to find the right outlet. Choose an arduous task like cleaning the bathroom grout, so you can really put your back into it and physically work out your anger. It needn’t be something truly strenuous—I like folding laundry when I’m mad because I get to slap the folded garments down on the pile with a bang. Whatever works!
This isn’t really the time for something that takes brainpower, like decluttering. Angry Cleaning is most effective when you can focus on feelings over thoughts, so stick to mopping the floor extra hard. I’m generally a proponent of cleaning your home in small bursts, so tap into that thinking to bust through one annoying, laborious cleaning task while you’re good and pissed.
I’m not Angry Cleaning will fix whatever is bothering you, but it can help you let off some steam and will allow you to think a little more clearly afterward—and in a neater space to boot. Challenge yourself to work quietly on one task, see it through with no distractions, and reevaluate how you feel afterward. Think about what’s bothering you, or just focus on cleaning, but don’t take any steps to address what’s wrong until you’ve finished your project and given yourself a jolt of accomplishment. Your problems, and your to-do list, might both feel a bit more manageable afterward.
You Must Make Crispy Air Fryer Kielbasa Right Now
As much as I adore cooking on the stove—with spices and fire and patience—you’ll also catch me flipping on my air fryer at least three times a week. It’s fast, and it makes food crunchy. And by golly, I love texture. While I might be completely, embarrassingly behind the curve on this one, I just started air frying kielbasa and achieved truly stellar, crisp-edged results. All you have to do is make sure you score it right.
I have fond memories of snacking on kid-sized kielbasa rounds at my neighbor’s house growing up. They must have loved it too because it seemed to always end up on the table. Lately, I can only manage a few slices because I get adult-sized heartburn and kielbasa can be too greasy. While the richness can be a treat, I got tired of it fast. But as soon as I threw it in the air fryer, everything changed.
Kielbasa, like most sausages, is a seasoned meat mixture that’s encased. The casing gives the sausage shape and also holds in the fats and juices when it’s heated. Keeping this casing intact will preserve that juiciness and you’ll have a plump kielbasa. My method is to methodically slice openings into the casing to release some of this fat and in doing so, create multiple crispy edges. Anyone who loves how juicy kielbasa is will probably not like this method much. But if you love a bit of texture, come along.
Scoring kielbasa “right” is really just scoring it a lot and in a regular fashion so it crisps evenly. This increased surface area will be exposed to the high-velocity winds of the air fryer’s convection heating system, rendering excess fat out of the meat, and rewarding you with beautifully browned and crunchy edges. Make no mistake, the interior of the kielbasa will still be plenty juicy and flavorful, you’ll just get a gloriously craggly crust on the outside too.
How to make air-fried kielbasa
I tried two different scoring techniques: spiral-cut, and an x-cut. Kielbasa is already cooked, so scoring it in any fashion is easy and you don’t have to be worried about raw meat. To spiral cut it, use a sharp paring knife to slash a diagonal line all the way down the length of the kielbasa. Only cut about a quarter-inch in, you don’t want to slice through it completely. This first cut should have about an inch, to an inch and a half-width between the next parallel line on the sausage. Once you’ve completed that line, repeat with another spiral down the length of the kielbasa, in the same direction, next to the first cut.
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To x-cut your kielbasa (my favorite one), use a sharp paring knife and cut a series of x-shapes next to each other in a straight line down one side. Only go about a quarter-inch deep. You’ll do this three times. Turn the sausage a third of the way over. Repeat with another series of x-cuts. Turn the sausage one more time and repeat the same series of cuts. The kielbasa will have a sort of argyle pattern on its surface.
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Put the scored kielbasa into the air fryer basket and set it to the “air fry” setting at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes. I used my Ninja DoubleStack for this batch and they came out perfect, but if you’ve noticed that your air fryer browns quicker than others, check on it sooner. My Instant Vortex browns a bit faster, so I’d check on that after eight minutes or so. Flip the sausage halfway through the cooking time. The kielbasa should be separating at the slice marks, browning on the edges and sizzling all over.
Since kielbasa is basically a giant hot dog, I figured the popular spiral-cut would be a sure winner, but I preferred the x-cut pattern in the end. I’d say spiral-cutting the sausage leaves you with a good middle ground between un-scored kielbasa, and the crispy, crunchy bark on the x-cut version. Rest assured, there’s no wrong choice here.
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