Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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TubeMate APK 3.2.7 Update Available With Fresh Improvements and Bug Fixes

TubeMate is an Online Video Downloading Service and it is one of the most known YouTube video downloader with more than 123 million downloads worldwide. Is great for downloading Vimeo, Metacafe and Google Videos too. It is one of the best choices for Android phones as well for desktop.

It is easy to use. Just access your video of your choice through the in-app browser and then quick tap in the arrow you will see at the screen’s bottom.  It has over 13 option to download and you can select the resolution and quality for MP4 and WebM video format. You can choose between: 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360, 176×144, etc. after the quality selection you will need to click on download again. Downloading a video in 1080p, 2K 4K or audio file is possible once you install another app “MP3 Video Converter” that the screen will prompt you to use. You will be able to videos to MP3, OGG and AAC.

The downloaded videos are stored onto your smartphone by default, however you can choose to download them onto your SD card

Today there are many alternatives like SnapTube, LuLuBox, Y2mate, however in 2010 when was launched, TubeMate was an excellent choice. In an effort to maintain it popularity, the team of developers are continuously updating the application bringing new features and fixing any bugs.

Recently they released a new update, the version number v3.2.7 that brings major improvements and minor UI changes. This will make the app look better, have less bugs and less crashes and force stops.

Occasionally you will find some videos marked with a * (star) that cannot be downloaded. The developers’ team are also releasing constantly patches to fix this issue and enable users to download any video.

TubeMate APK is free and you can only download it from their website and the requirements are a minimum Android 4.0.3. The TubeMate apps you might find on Google Play Store are fake and are far from the quality of original TubeMate.

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The 3 most common shopping traps – and how to avoid them

Whether online or in store, shopping traps can fool almost anyone. They’re designed to trick shoppers into spending more money than they need or want to. Luckily, they can be avoided — you just need to know how to spot them.

To help, we examine the three main tricks of the trade.

Online offers

Online shopping appeals to many of us for choice, ease and convenience. No wonder internet sales account for almost 20 per cent of all retail purchases. But web retailers have their tricks to make sure you spend more than you may have intended to.

A lot of retailers offer free delivery, provided you spend over a certain amount. It’s often tempting to add a few more things to your basket to make sure you hit this limit, but is it as cost-effective as you think? Have a look at the original shipping cost. Is it lower than the extra you’re going to spend to avoid it?

If so, you may want to stick to your initial spending plan.

Supermarket layouts

Supermarket shopping is fraught with temptation. From the moment you enter the store, you have to run a gauntlet of traps that retailers use to relieve you of as much of your money as they can.

Layout is one of the key areas that retailers focus on. For example, pricier items are usually placed at eye level, so you are more likely to choose them, rather than the less expensive items further down or higher up.

Likewise, common essentials — like dairy and meat — are typically located at the back of the shop, so visitors have to travel through the rest of the supermarket to reach them. And probably pick more things up along the way. Especially if they’re hungry or thirsty.

The solution? Make a list and don’t stray from it. Making a list helps you stick to your budget and should be one of your key strategies in keeping an eye on your finances. And don’t shop on an empty stomach!

Till treats 

Many of us have been tempted by the checkout till treats when we’re queuing up to pay or have been harangued by our children to buy them.

Sweets, chocolate and drinks can be just what we need at the end of a supermarket shop, but they aren’t essential items. These last-minute purchases could put you at least £2 over your budget each week. That adds up to a fair amount over a year.

If you’re a supermarket snacker, take some nuts or other nibbles with you to eat whilst you shop, so when you reach the checkout, you won’t be tempted. And if you have the kids with you, you can placate them with a brought-from-home treat pulled from the bag just before you reach the checkout.

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VidMate or TubeMate – What To Choose in 2019?

TubeMate and VidMate are among the most popular picks when it comes to video downloaders. Both services have with amazing features, but if you don’t know which one is more suitable for you, check out the rest of the article where we share the two apps’ features.

A few on the common traits of both apps include: the apps can be downloaded on Android devices free of charge. Moreover, they have user-friendly interfaces, and allow you to pause and resume your downloads, also lets you download from various websites.

TubeMate Features

– You can convert videos to MP3 and get the audio of the download

– The app uses multiple connections, so the video gets downloaded fast

– You have the option to choose between several video resolutions

– It allows you to track and see the progress of the videos while downloading

– Even though it enables you to download YouTube videos, not all are available

– You can download HD videos, but for this, you will need an MP3 media converter

TubeMate can sometimes crash and become useless until you restart it. It also doesn’t support 2G connectivity.

VideMate Features

– It offers fast download and High Definition Videos

– You can download high-quality music

– It provides users with over 200 TV channels

– You can choose the services you want to use manually

– It allows you to download multiple files at the same time

– Comes with a Night Mode feature

​Conclusion

Both VidMate and TubeMate are a great tool to download videos and music.

However, VidMate appears to have some more features than TubeMate, and since both apps are free, it is great to have a few additional options.

Also, the fact that TubeMate crashes and has connectivity problems means that you might lose your in-the-process downloads, and will have to begin the download again after restarting the app.

However, because both services are free of charge and can be downloaded on to your Android smartphone, you might give each a try and find out which one is the best for you.​

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Share free VPN Accounts with your loved ones with this Amazing offer

PureVPN turns twelve today! And to celebrate the event, the Hong Kong based company is giving away free accounts to your loved ones!

PureVPN has been serving millions of users for over a decade. The service is renowned for its amazing feature set and its reliability.

On its twelfth anniversary, PureVPN gives you the opportunity to share twelve free accounts with your loved ones!

Availing the offer is easy! You just have to sign up with PureVPN. Doing so will immediately allow you to invite up to twelve loved ones for a free PureVPN account. Those who accept will enjoy a month full of PureVPN goodness for free!

Why Do You Need PureVPN?

There are many reasons to choose PureVPN. The service offers the best online privacy and security. And it also offers unlimited online freedom on top of that. You can enjoy the complete benefits of going online if you choose PureVPN.

Choosing the right VPN service is always important. Considering the immense number of security threats online, VPNs can protect you from all of them with ease.

Imagine how dangerous the threat is when I tell you that there is hardly a single public Wi-Fi network that hasn’t been hacked one time or another. The hacker then hacks into all the devices connected to the network and steals important information.

Online hacks are fairly common. And there are loads of ways that hackers can use to make them happen. But even if you can avoid these threats, there is still the element of a lack of internet privacy. Data snooping is fairly common. Sometimes, it’s the government that snoops on your web activities. Other times, data collecting companies spy over you to collect relevant data from your side.

All these threats can easily be avoided with a VPN. Moreover, you can also enjoy complete online security and get access to any website of your choice with a VPN. VPNs can also let you enjoy fastest speeds by saving you from issues such as ISP speed throttling.

Why Choose PureVPN?

While there exist many VPN services, not all of them are fit for your use. Most fail while providing complete online freedom to its audience because of their small server footprints. Many also fail when it comes to providing online security and privacy.

There is one VPN service that fits the bill whenever we talk about a combination of the best online security, privacy, and freedom features. That service is PureVPN!

PureVPN has been on the map since 2007. It is considered the most reliable VPN service by many. The VPN service offers connectivity with over 2,000+ servers in 180 cities. With this amazing network footprint, you can browse anywhere and stream popular channels such as the Netflix US, HBO Now, Hulu and more. The service offers optimized servers so you can enjoy fastest speeds on top of that.

Moreover, PureVPN offers encrypted protocols that keep you safe from all kinds of online security and privacy threats. These protocols are secured with military grade security, ensuring that your online communications never get into the wrong hands.

The complete security feature set includes IKS, Dedicated IP, Split Tunneling, and more.

Wrapping Things Up

With PureVPN installed, you can rest assured that you will enjoy the best out of the internet. So grab PureVPN now while the Anniversary offer is still available.

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Asus Is Giving the ZenBook Pro Duo 14-inches Second Display

Asus wanted to try something new and has done it. The company is giving another use of the ScreenPad by making it double. The secondary display with 5.5-inches and 1.920×1.080 has the purpose of working as a touchpad or another screen. By double it, ZenBook Duo is now a Plus-sized version. Let’s see what it has to offer more the new model.

ZenBook Pro Duo

Asus has given to the ZenBook Pro Duo a 15.6-inches and 3840×2160 OLED display, and another second display named ScreenPad Plus with 14 inches and 3840×1100 display. The ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 has the 9th Generation of Intel Core Processor with 32 GB memory, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. The idea for the plus-sized ScreenPad is to have more productivity and effortless multitasking.

Also, at the Computex event, the company has announced that the ZenBook Duo UX481 will have a 14-inches and 1920×1080 display with a ScreenPad Plus with 12.6-inches and 1920×1080 display, and the nVidia GE Force MX250 graphic. Another Asus ScreenPad will be added to the ZenBook 13, 14, and 15 models, the ZenBook Flip 15, and the VivoBook S14 and S15 as well.

Moreover, Asus is not stopping here. The company has revealed a new prototype called the Prime Utopia. The prototype contains 7-inches OLED touch panel, new PCle slots, and water cooling for the heat management. The panel is designed to be connected through cable or Wi-Fi. It can be placed directly on the desktop, and users can modify the BIOS settings, the fan speeds, or turn it on or off.

Finally, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 is not the most excellent laptop ever, with its battery life being low, and the large and prominent design. But the company has done a great job at trying something new with the ScreenPad that could be a winner in the future, with a little bit refinement.

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