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How To Download Netflix Videos For Offline Viewing

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Netflix, in an effort to keep a competitive edge on other streaming services like Amazon and Hulu, recently added the ability to download movies and TV shows from their app for offline viewing! This is amazing if you like to watch stuff on the go while traveling or waiting in line somewhere, especially if you don’t have a strong wireless signal or unlimited data.

This feature is currently supported for Android (version 4.4.2 or later), Apple iOS (version 8 or later), and Windows 8/10, so you can download videos to your smart phone, tablet, or Windows 8 or 10 computer.

If you need help upgrading your computer to Windows 8 or 10, feel free to contact Brainy Beaver and we’ll be happy to upgrade your desktop or laptop if it can handle the new operating system.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD:

ON YOUR COMPUTER:

Offline downloading is currently supported only for Windows 8 & 10. If you’d like some help upgrading your computer to Windows 10, feel free to contact Brainy Beaver. First, you’ll want to make sure you have the newest version of the Netflix app from the Windows Store app, since the feature does not currently work from within a web browser. Once you’re in the Netflix app, click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner and you’ll see a link that says “Available for Download”. This will instantly show you a list of all the videos currently able to be downloaded offline.

You can also look for the “Download and Go” button next to each video once you click on a movie or TV show. You can easily get to your downloaded videos by clicking the “My Downloads” button from the menu.

ON YOUR ANDROID OR iPHONE:

While in the Netflix app (make sure you’ve updated to the latest version) on your phone, click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner and you’ll see a link that says “Available for Download”. This will instantly show you a list of all the videos currently able to be downloaded offline!

You can also click on any video in the app, and if it’s available for download you’ll see a download button just below the description. You can easily get to your downloaded videos by clicking the “My Downloads” button from the menu.

A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND…

The videos you download may take up considerable space on your hard drive, so make sure you have enough room on your device or laptop to store the files. You also have the option to download videos in standard or higher quality, allowing you to download them faster and take up less space if you’re ok with losing a bit of video quality. You can get to this option by clicking on the “App Settings” link from the menu and choosing a “Video Quality”

You also may want to download your videos ahead of time while on your home WiFi to save data and time, since downloads can take a while depending on their file size and your internet connection speed.

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What to look for when buying a new PC

If you’re looking to buy a new Personal Desktop computer or laptop, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the hundreds of choices out there! Here’s a super quick guide to help the average user get the right computer at the right price.

1) What do you use your computer for?

Unless you’re a graphic designer or a high-end gamer, you probably use your computer for a few common tasks like browsing the Internet, checking your e-mail, or watching movies and listening to music! The truth is that technology has gotten to the point where you can get a fast computer that handles all these common tasks and more with great reliability at an affordable price! You should be spending between $400-$700 for your PC, and it could be even less with a great sale you may find online or in a store!

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What Is The Cloud?

Most people have heard of “The Cloud” at one time or another, but what exactly is it and why do we use it!? Simply put, the cloud is a collection of servers (computers) that run programs and store files on their hard drives, and allow people online to access them! They do the same things your smart phone or personal computer do, only you use the computing power of a remote server instead of your own device!

For example, let’s say you have an IPhone with 16gb of storage space on it, and now you’ve completely filled it up with pictures, apps and videos. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a new phone with more space or deleting your stuff, you can spend a few bucks per month and sign up for 100gb of online cloud storage space! Now you can sync your phone to that online folder, that only you can securely access, and expand your storage capacity instantly and exponentially!

Something wonderful that companies like Adobe now offer is cloud based programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Now an artist or designer can not only access these unique, expensive pieces of software for an affordable monthly price, they can access them from any computer in the world with an Internet connection!

The cloud is an ever-expanding concept that continues to help people and businesses grow and access the vital resources they need to succeed.

Here are some of the top Cloud based sites to check out, or feel free to contact Brainy Beaver with any questions about Cloud based services!

 

Drive.Google.com    (by Google)
Onedrive.com          (by Microsoft)