Video/YouTube Downloaders

Why do we need Video Downloader?

There are huge number of youtube and other video contents, on almost any subject, in the web. Many would like to watch them leisurely, repeatedly and also share with others. But in some of the places there may not be internet connection or it may be slow. Some Institutes and students may need offline access to some educational contents. For such concerns, the Video downloaders can download the videos to your hard disc so that it can be played offline, without having to worry about disruptive internet connection, slowdown, buffering, packet loss and lagging. Some video down loaders also come with additional features such as video format conversion, video editing, etc.

So if you feel it is useful to you too, and thinking of installing one, here we have short listed few of those worth considering, and these are free versions.

4K Video Down loader
Features:
Available for Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can download 720p, 1080p, 4K, 8K UHD 60FPS, 3D, 360 degree & VR 180 videos, free & long Youtube movies.
Can save downloaded videos in MP4, MKV, M4A, MP3, FLV, 3GP, OCG.
Convert videos to MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV. 
Convert Youtube videos to MP3 format.
Simultaneous downloads: 1
In free version can download up to: 30 single videos/day, 10 videos/playlist, and 5 videos/channel.
Compatible with all popular video sites like Youtube, Facebook, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Tumblr, Flickr, SoundCloud, TikTok, etc.
Can download whole playlist [but not longer than 24 videos].
Can circumvent restrictions for downloading videos like geoblocking, ISP or network restrictions with built-in proxy support.
Is free from virus, malwares and no bundled extra softwares.
Rating: 9/10  8.2
Price: Free, for downloading up to 30 videos/day. For unlimited downloading, and play list longer than 24 videos - can subscribe to paid premium version.
Comments: 4K Video Downloader can dowload Youtube play lists, entire channels, extract subtitles from online movies keeping the original qualities even if it's 4K. In smart mode can apply our preferred settings that applies to all downloads which speeds up the process. Free version works as good as paid premium version except for limit for downloading number of videos.
Download link:   https://www.4kdownload.com

WinX You Tube Downloader
Features:
Available for Operating System: Windows.
Can download 1080p/HD, 4K/8K UHD, 3D or standard videos [no 3D & 360 degree video support].
Download in Formats: MP4, 3GP, FLV, WenM.
Preview of the downloading video possible.
Download multiple files simultaneously [upto 300 at a time].
Can obtain whole playlist/channel.
Supports more than 600+ online video/audio sites.
Proxy server to down load geoblocked videos.
Clean and safe, no malware or bundled apps, no need to worry about viruses, spyware, or adware.
Rating: 9/10 
Price: Free.
Comments: WinX You Tube Downloader has a dynamic analyser which helps the software to update the latest code when Youtube algorithm changes. It could download videos with fast speed, without loosing quality in divers output options.
Download link:  https://winx-youtube-downloader.en.uptodown.com/windows

WinX Video Converter
If you are interested to have a video downloader with all the features in 'WinX You Tube Downloader', listed above, and also in addition video editing features like cropping, trimming, merging, etc. then this is one of the choice.
But this is not free, you can have free trial for 30 days.
Features:
Available for Operating System: Windows.
Can download videos and convert them into any format.
Option of huge number of different formats.
Can record live video.
Can grab snapshot from video.
Can make slide show from photos.
Video editing: cropping, trimming, merging, resizing, add subtitles, etc.
Can reduce [compress] the file size.
No malware, viruses, spyware, or adware.
Price: $ 45 for life time, $20 for 1 year.
 
Any Video Converter
Features:
Available for OS: Windows, Mac.
Video input formats supported: MP4, MPEG, MKV, MOD, MOV, MXF, M2TS, AVI, FLV, F4V, DV, DVR-MS, OGG, RMVB, TOD, VOB, WEBM, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, etc.
Video output formats supported: MP4, MPG, MKV, M2TS, M4V, AVI, ASF, FLV, SWF, WEBM, HTML5 MP4, HTML5 WEBM, HTML5 OGG, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, etc.
Can download videos from youtube and convert to any format and also burn DVD.
Can extract audio from video and save in MP3, AAC, WMA, OCG formats.
Can play video.
Supports more than 100 online video sharing sites.
Builtin video editor can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, rotate video, crop, add subtitles, apply effects, etc.
Contains no ads, spywares or malwares [but take care to avoid bundled extra softwares while installing].
Price: Free.
Rating: 8/10
Comments: In free version you can dowload only one video at a time. But if you are interested in simple video editing feature it's good choice.

a Tube Catcher
Features:
Available for OS: Windows
Download multiple videos simultaneously.
Can convert downloaded videos in to many formats.
Screen recording -  can capture what is seen on the screen.
Audio recording.
Can create your own video or audio presentations.
Can merge videos.
Disc burning option to make CD, DVD and Blue-ray disc.
Rating: 9/10
Price: Free.
Comments: Chosen for its ability to download large number of videos simultaneously, video merging and disc burning features. Take care of adwares during installation. Click 'Cancel' for the first prompt, and click 'Decline' for the second prompt to avoid installation of unwanted adwares.

Xtreme Download Manager  [XDM]
Features:
Available for OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix. 
Has built in video format converter. You can convert and save the video in different format. [formats XDM can convert: MP4, MP4 HQ, 3GP, 3G2 & MP3].
Supports HTTP, HTTPS, HDS, HLS, DASH and FTP protocols.
Download multiple files simultaneously.
Relatively faster downloading.
Downloads paused or interrupted due to internet disconnection or computer shutdown, etc., can be resumed from where it was stopped.
Can split download into segments; & assemble those segments.
Can download entire playlist.
Can download videos from 1000+ websites.
Browser extension available for: Firefox, Chrome, all Chrome and Firefox based browsers.
Can integrate with Web browsers like Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, and other Chrome and Firefox based browsers. [can capture links].
Built in virus scan.
Rating: 8.0/10
 
To install Xtreme Download Manager in Linux Mint 
Open the terminal, type following commands & enter
    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get upgrade
    sudo wget https://github.com/subhra74/xdm/releases/download/7.2.11/xdm-setup-7.2.11.tar.xz
    [incase of problem alternatively try-
    sudo wget https://github.com/subhra74/xdm/releases/download/*/xdm-setup-*.tar.xz]
    tar -xf xdm-setup-*tar.xz
    sudo ./install.sh

To integrate browser extension
Load Xtreme Download Manager.
Click on 'Tools'.
Select 'Browser monitoring' from dropdown menu.
Click on 'install addon' under the required browser name.

To update Xtreme Download Manager
Load/Run the Xtreme Download Manager.
Click on 'Help'.
Select and click 'Check for update' from dropdown menu.

To uninstall Xtreme Download Manager in Linux Mint
Open the terminal, type & enter
    sudo sh /opt/xdman/uninstall.sh

uGet
Features:
Available for OS: Windows, Linux, Unix, Android.
Can convert downloads into MP4, AVI, MPG, WMV, WAV, 3GP or MP3.
Download multiple files simultaneously.
Can resume interrupted downloads and refresh dead links.
Downloads paused or interrupted due to internet disconnection or computer shutdown, etc. can be resumed from where it was stopped.
 
FireDM
Features:
Available for OS: Windows, Linux.
Can resume interrupted downloads and refresh dead links.
Can watch video while downloading.
Can download entire playlist or selected videos.
Can download video+audio or only audio, and subtitles.
Can download fragmented and encrypted media.
Can configure: download speed, number of simultaneous downloads.
Proxy server support.
Price: Free.

Down Them All
Features:
Available for OS: Firefox plugin. Works in all operating systems that supports Firefox. Available for Chrome also as extension.
Can download multiple files simultaneously.
Pause and download, resume broken links.
Comments: This is one of the choice for those who wants browser extension.

Please Note: Legally we are not supposed to download videos infringing copyright for commercial use or distribution. In simple words you can download the video only for personal use and you are not supposed to upload it again to monitise. But non-copy righted videos or videos published under 'Creative commons license' you are free to do anything.
 
If you have found any better Video downloader [free version] than those listed here, request you to leave a comment. 
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Best Induction Cooktops

Induction cooktop is also known as Induction cooker, Induction stove, Induction hob and some even call it as Induction oven.

This is one of the modern cooking device.

How the Induction Cooker work?

In the Induction cooker the mains AC power supply at 50Hz frequency is passed through a rectifier which converts it into DC power. This DC power is again converted into alternating electric current of high frequency of between 20KHz to 40 KHz frequency by a voltage resonant converter.  The Induction cooker has a copper wire coil placed just below the top pate, above which the cooking utensil is placed. When the high frequency alternating current passes through this coil it produces oscillating magnetic field. This oscillating magnetic field produced passes through the cooking utensil producing eddy current in the bottom of the cooking utensil due to which it gets heated up.

 

Cooking utensils used in Induction cooker should be made out of ferrous material like cast iron or stainless steel. Utensils made out of aluminium, copper or any other non magnetic materials are not suitable for cooking in induction cooker.

Cooking Utensil should be of magnetic material
A simple test to find out whether your  utensil is compatible to use in induction cooker is - touch a magnet to the bottom of the utensil, if it sticks to the bottom then that utensil could be used in induction cooker.

The bottom of the utensil should be flat so that the entire bottom of utensil could make contact with the top surface of the Induction cooker. The bottom diameter of the utensil should be more than 12 cm for most of the cooktop models. Similarly very large diameter utensils also can not be used, when the vessel covers the control panel.

Advantages of Induction cooktop

Induction cooktops heat faster and distribute heat more evenly heating the food more evenly as compared to conventional electric stoves and gas stoves.

Has better more responsive and precise temperature control. This feature is very handy to use while some of the cooking processes like frying in oil. Also there is provision for very low temperature setting and control. 
As per some lab test the energy efficiency, that is the ratio of energy delivered to the food stuff to the energy consumed by the cooker/stove, is 40% in Gas stove, 74% in Electric stove and  84% in Induction cooktop.

Induction cooktops are more safer. There is almost no fire hazard, like clothes catching fire or fingers getting burnt, since there is no flames and only the cooking utensil will gets heated up, the top plate or body of the cooktop remains cool. 

There is no risk of electric shock since the body and top plate of the cooker is made out of material which is non conductor of electricity.

It is much easier to clean induction cooker because the top surface is flat and plain and there are no holes or slots. If there is any food or liquid spilled, it will not get burnt or enter inside the stove.

Now are you excited to buy one? There is very wide choice of many models by many different brands available in the market. If you go through the details of all of them it will be too tedious, time consuming and confusing to select one. So let me suggest few good models, available in Indian market. I have short listed these models based on user feedback, reviews and ratings. But you may find some more models not listed here which are also good choice.

01/08. PHILIPS Viva HD4928/01
PHILIPS Viva HD4928/0
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 2100 Watts
    Dimension: 37 cm X 34.8 cm X 10.5 cm [Hight X Width X Depth]
    Weight: 2.8 Kg 
    Top material: Ceramic
    Body material: Micro crystal plate 
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 20 cm
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: should be less than 8 Kg
  
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 6 preset  cooking menus for Indian recipes
    Timer: 0 to 3 hours cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Dual heat sensor: information not available
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: not provided
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: information not available
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: information not available
    Anti magnetic wall: information not available
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.3/10
Price: Present offer: 3000/-[MRP: 4500/-] [offer price keep changing]

02/08. PHILIPS Viva HD4938/01

Philips Viva 4938/01
PHILIPS Viva 4938/01
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 2100 Watts
    Dimension: 37 cm X 34.8 cm X 10.5 cm [Height X Width X Depth]
    Weight: 3.6 Kg       
    Top material: Glass
    Body material: Micro crystal plate 
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 20 cm 
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
 FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 10 preset  cooking menus for Indian recipes
    Timer: 0 to 3 hours cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: 24 hours preset timer 
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Dual heat sensor: information not available
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available 
    Child lock: provided
    Control panel: Touch panel control
    Automatic voltage regulator: information not available
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: provided
    Anti magnetic wall: information not available
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.7/10
Price: Present offer: 4500/-[MRP: 5995/-] [offer price keep changing]
 
03/08. Prestige PIC 6.1 V3  
Prestige PIC 6.1 V3
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 2200 Watts
    Dimension: 34.6 cm X 46.2 cm X 10.5 cm [Width X Depth X Height]
    Weight: 2.8 Kg 
    Top material: Glass
    Body material: information not available
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 20 cm 
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 7 preset  cooking menus for Indian recipes [Dosa/Chapati, Pressure cook, Curry, Saute, Deep fry, Idli, Heat milk]
    Timer: cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available    
    Auto-whistle counter: senses pressure cooker status & switches to keep warm function
    Dual heat sensor: provided [prevents over heating]
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: information not available
    Control panel: Touch panel control
    Automatic voltage regulator: provided
    High/Low voltage protection: provided
    Power Indicator: provided
    Anti magnetic wall: provided [prevents excess magnetic radiation]
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.1/10
Price: Present offer: 3800/-[MRP: 5695/-] [offer price keep changing]

04/08. HAVELLS Insta Cook ET-X
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 1900 Watts
    Dimension: 34 cm X 45.6 cm X 14.2 cm [Width X Depth X Height]
    Weight: 2.6 Kg
    Top material: Ceramic
    Body material: Ceramic
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 20 cm
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 7 preset cooking menus for Indian recipes [Roti/Dosa, Idli, Gravy, Fry, Boil, Manual, Keep warm]
    Timer: 0 to 3 hours cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available    
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Over heating protection: provided
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: provided
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: information not available
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: information not available
    Anti magnetic wall: information not available
    Enclosure for anti repellent pill: available
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.5/10
Price: Present offer: 3340/-[MRP: 5595/-] [offer price keep changing]
 
05/08. BAJAJ Majesty ICX 7
BAJAJ Majesty ICX 7
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 1900 Watts
    Dimension: 29 cm X 38 cm X 6.5 cm [Width x Depth x Height]
    Weight: 2.29 Kg
    Top material: information not available
    Body material: information not available
    Suited for cooking utensil: information not available
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 8 preset cooking menus [Stew, Soup, Braise, Boil, Deep fry, Fry, Hot pot, Stir fry]
    Timer: information not available
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: available    
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Over heating protection: information not available
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: provided
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: information not available
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: information not available
    Anti magnetic wall: information not available
    Enclosure for anti repellent pill: information not available
    Country of origin: information not available
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.4/10
Price: Present offer: 3325/-[MRP: 4870/-] [offer price keep changing]

 06/08. Prestige PIC 20 1600Watts  
Prestige PIC 20.0 1600Watts
Prestige PIC 20.0
 SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 230 Volts, 1600 Watts
    Dimension: 30.4 cm X 38.4 cm X 8 cm [Width x Depth x Height]
    Weight: information not available
    Top material: Glass
    Body material: information not available
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 26 cm 
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
 FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 8 preset  cooking menus for Indian recipes [Dosa/Chapati, Pressure cook, Curry, Idli, Deep fry, Heat milk, Keep warm, Saute]
    Timer: cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available    
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Dual heat sensor: provided [prevents over heating]
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: information not available
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: provided
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: information not available
    Dynamically monitors vessel temperature and adjusts power level
    Anti magnetic wall: provided [prevents excess magnetic radiation]
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.3/10
Price: Present offer: 2200/-[MRP: 3345/-] [offer price keep changing]
 
07/08. Prestige PIC 20 1200Watts  
Prestige PIC 20.0 1200Watts
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 230 Volts, 1200 Watts
    Dimension: 26 cm X 38 cm X 6 cm [Width x Depth x Height]
    Weight: 2.2 Kg
    Top material: Glass
    Body material: information not available
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 26 cm 
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 8 preset  cooking menus for Indian recipes [Dosa/Chapati, Pressure cook, Curry, Idli, Deep fry, Heat milk, Keep warm, Saute]
    Timer: cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available    
    Auto-whistle counter: not available
    Dual heat sensor: provided [prevents over heating]
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: information not available
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: provided
    High/Low voltage protection: information not available
    Power Indicator: information not available
    Dynamically monitors vessel temperature and adjusts power level
    Anti magnetic wall: provided [prevents excess magnetic radiation]
    Country of origin: India
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.2/10
Price: Present offer: 2200/-[MRP: 2995/-] [offer price keep changing]
 
08/08. USHA Cookjoy IC 3616 1600Watts
USHA Cookjoy IC 3616
USHA Cookjoy IC 3616  Panel
SPECIFICATIONS:
    Power: 220 - 240 Volts, 1600 Watts
    Dimension: 27 cm X 35.5 cm X 6.5 cm [Width x Depth x Height]
    Weight: information not available
    Top material: Glass
    Body material: information not available
    Suited for cooking utensil: bottom diameter 12 cm to 20 cm
    Cooking utensil + food weight [max]: information not available
 
FEATURES:
    Preset cooking menu: 5 preset cooking menus for Indian recipes [Milk/Tea, Fry, Idli, Curry, Roti/Dosa]
    Timer: 0 to 3 hours cooking time presetting
    Preset timer for delayed cooking: not available    
    Auto-whistle counter: not provided
    Over heating protection: provided
    Automatic shut-off [if stove is on without utensil]: available
    Child lock: not provided
    Control panel: Push button control
    Automatic voltage regulator: information not available
    High/Low voltage protection: provided
    Power Indicator: provided
    Anti magnetic wall: information not available
    Country of origin: Imported from China
    Warranty: 1 year
Rating: 8.5/10
Price: Present offer: 2250/-[MRP: 4190/-] [offer price keep changing]
 
Hope you find this information useful. Please suggest if there is any model which you have come across or used and found very good and better than any of the models listed here.
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