Everybody watches videos on YouTube, but very few people know how to use it like a pro. Not only can some simple tricks make it easier for you to use YouTube, but they can even unlock a few features that you weren’t aware of. The experts at ServiceMarket have put together this list of 7 tricks will make your YouTubing experience better than ever before.
High speed internet connection
A high-speed internet connection is essential for maximizing your YouTube experience. It ensures smooth streaming, allowing you to watch videos in high definition without buffering interruptions. This is particularly important for enjoying 4K content, live streams, and 360-degree videos, which require significant bandwidth. A fast connection also enhances your ability to upload videos quickly, engage in real-time chats during live sessions, and utilize features like YouTube Premiere and Stories without delays. You can get a reliable, high-speed internet connection by choosing a package from the Etisalat Home Wireless Plans, so you can seamlessly explore and enjoy all that YouTube has to offer.
Save videos for offline viewing
You can now save your favorite songs and videos on any device using YouTube’s offline viewing feature. It’s also ideal for travelers, especially parents with kids to entertain in-flight, who won’t have access to the Internet while they’re away from home. You can easily save multiple videos on your tablet or smartphone with the click of a button.
Read autogenerated transcripts
YouTube automatically generates a transcript for every video now. You can see it as subtitles by hitting the CC button at the bottom of the video or by clicking on the ‘More’ tab and then selecting ‘Transcript’. As as uploader, you will have the option to edit the transcript to refine it or hide it.
Set the time while sharing
Want to share a video with your friends but are afraid that they will stop watching it before they reach the part you want them to see? Use this simple trick to make the video start from a specified time when you friends click on the link. When you click on the Share option using the Desktop site, a ‘Start at’ field will appear. Just add the exact time there and it will be embedded into the video URL automatically!
Learn some keyboard shortcuts
Most YouTube pros use keyboard shortcuts to make viewing and browsing more efficient and convenient. Here are some shortcuts you should definitely keep in mind while YouTubing:
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- f = fullscreen
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- k or spacebar = pause/play
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- j = move back 10s
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- l = move forward 10s
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- 0 = start from the beginning
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- m = mute
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- c = turn on captions
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- Decrease and increase volume with the down and up arrows, respectively
Make it float while browsing
Ever wonder if there’s an easy way to continue watching YouTube videos while doing other things on your laptop? Here’s the perfect solution! Add the Floating YouTube extension to your Google Chrome browser and make small videos float anywhere on your screen.
Watch 360 degree videos
YouTube allows you to upload and watch some videos with a 360-degree perspective. To change your video, click and drag your mouse or tilt your smartphone. This feature will work on a laptop if you’re using Google Chrome or with an Android or iOS YouTube app on smartphone. Check out this example of a 360-degree video:
