Downloading YouTube videos can be very inconsistent and tiresome. That “free website” no longer works, or it compresses one’s videos terribly. Here is a sure-fire way to download ANY YouTube video.
Disclaimer: According to Google’s Terms of Service for YouTube, “You shall not download any Content unless you see a ‘download’ or similar link displayed by YouTube on the Service for that Content.” If you absolutely must download a video, make sure it’s strictly for your own personal use -- or you risk violating MANY privacy and copyright laws.
Download VLC or another media player that allows Network URL viewing
Open VLC and click Media -> Open Network Stream
Paste the YouTube URL you want to extract. Then, play it.
Go to Tools -> Media Information and highlight the LOCATION at the bottom of the pop-up window.
Paste that URL into a browser and right-click “save video as”
Name the file and desired location
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Anthony has been in the MSP business since before the acronym existed. Managed IT once started as break-fix solutions and some light phone support.
Since then, he has seen the industry flourish into a landscape of platforms, cloud servers, software tools and AI . Tailoring network configurations and software stacks to the specific needs of each business.
In his current role, he focuses on proactive planning, ensuring clients can avoid potential issues altogether. This involves meticulous planning for enhanced business continuity, allowing swift resolution of any unforeseen challenges. What initially began as addressing "fires" through break-fix solutions has evolved into a proactive approach, ensuring that such issues are prevented from arising in the first place.
