Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

If Microsoft Edge is one of the browsers you rely on for surfing on Windows, we recommend adding a few Edge keyboard shortcuts to your workflow. You can discover them all with our cheat sheet below!

The cheat sheet includes shortcuts for navigation, window and tab management, and search. For those of you who use Edge as an eBook and PDF reader, we’ve added shortcuts for navigating pages, switching layouts, and for toggling various toolbars. Plus, there’s a dedicated section covering shortcuts for Developer Tools.

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Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

Shortcut	Action
Search
Ctrl + L OR F4 OR Alt + D	Jump to the address bar
Ctrl + Shift + L	Start a Bing search, using current clipboard content
Ctrl + E	Highlight a search query in the address bar
Ctrl + F OR F3	Find on page
Navigation
Alt + Home	Open home page
Backspace OR Alt + Arrow Left	Go back
Alt + Arrow Right	Go forward
Page Up OR Shift + Space	Scroll page up
Page Down OR Space	Scroll page down
Ctrl + Home	Scroll to top of page
Ctrl + End	Scroll to bottom of page
Ctrl + Tab	Switch to the next tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab	Switch to previous tab
Ctrl + 1,2,3,...,8	Switch to a specific tab number
Ctrl + 9	Switch to last tab
Ctrl + I	Open Favorites pane
Ctrl + M	Open Reading List pane
Ctrl + H	Open History pane
Ctrl + J	Open Downloads pane
F7	Toggle caret browsing
Click ¹MMB OR ²MMW	Open link in new tab
Shift + Click ¹MMB OR ²MMW	Open link in new window
Windows and Tabs
Ctrl + N	Open new window
Ctrl + Shift + P	Open new InPrivate browsing window
Ctrl + T	Open new tab
Ctrl + K	Replicate tab and switch to newly created tab
Ctrl + Shift + K	Replicate tab and keep current tab active
Ctrl + click	Open link in new tab
Ctrl + Shift + click	Open link in new tab and switch to the tab
Alt + Shift + click	Open link in new window
Ctrl + Shift + N	Move current tab to new window
³Ctrl + W	Close current tab
Ctrl + Shift + T	Open a previously closed tab
Alt + Spacebar + M	Move Edge window with arrow keys/mouse/touchpad
Alt + Spacebar + S	Resize window with arrow keys/mouse/touchpad
Bookmarks
Ctrl + D	Add current site to Favorites or Reading List
Ctrl + Shift + B	Toggle visibility of Favorites Bar
View/Print
Esc	Stop loading the page OR Close sidebar (if open; e.g.: Bookmarks)
Ctrl + R OR F5	Refresh page
Ctrl + Shift + R	Toggle reading view
Ctrl + Plus	Zoom in (25%)
Ctrl + Minus	Zoom out (25%)
Ctrl + 0	Reset zoom level
Ctrl + P	Print current page
General Shortcuts
³Alt + F4	Quit application
Alt + X	Open More pane
F12 OR Ctrl + Shift + I	Open Developer Tools pane
F1	Help
Using Edge as an eBook Reader
Alt + T	Toggle table of contents
Ctrl + B	Toggle list of bookmarks
Ctrl + Shift + D	Add or remove bookmark
Ctrl + Shift + O	Toggle Options
Ctrl + Shift + Y	Toggle reading bar
Ctrl + Shift + U	Open Books in the Hub
Ctrl + Shift + G	Start read aloud
F11	Enter or exit full-screen reading
Left Arrow OR Up Arrow OR Page Up	Go to next page
Right Arrow OR Down Arrow OR Page Down	Go to previous page
Home	Go to beginning of book
End	Go to end of book
Ctrl + F	Search book
Ctrl + Shift + S	Save book locally (for books not purchased in the Microsoft Store)
Ctrl + G	Go to page (when the book supports page lists)
Alt + A	Open Notes panel
Reading Fixed Layout Books
Ctrl + Shift + A	Toggle between "fit to width" and "fit to page" layout
F8	Toggle between one-page and two-page layouts
Reading PDF Documents
Ctrl + G	Go to specific page number
Alt + T	Toggle table of contents
Ctrl + F	Search document
Ctrl + Plus (+) OR Ctrl + Minus (-)	Zoom in/zoom out
Ctrl + Shift + A	Toggle between "fit to width" and "fit to page" layout
F8	Toggle between one-page and two-page layouts
F9	Rotate PDF
F11	Enter or exit full-screen reading
Ctrl + Shift + G	Start Read Aloud
Ctrl + Shift + M	Add notes to PDF books
Ctrl + Shift + S	Save a copy of the PDF document
⁴Developer Tools
Ctrl + B	Select element (on DOM Explorer tab)
Ctrl + K	Color picker (on DOM Explorer tab)
Ctrl + J	Debug just my code (on Debugger tab)
Ctrl + E	Start/stop profiling to begin a performance session (on Performance, Network, and Memory tabs)
Ctrl + S	Export as HAR (on Network tab)
Ctrl + O	Import profiling session (on Performance and Memory tabs)
Ctrl + S	Export profiling session (on Performance and Memory tabs)
Ctrl + L	Clear errors, warnings, information (on Performance tab)
F5 or F8	Continue (on Debugger tab)
Hold F5/F8	Fast Continue (on Debugger tab)
F11	Step into (on Debugger tab)
F12	Step over (on Debugger tab)
Shift + F11	Step out (on Debugger tab)
Ctrl + Shift + F5	Continue and refresh (on Debugger tab)
Ctrl + Shift + I	DOM element highlighting (on DOM Explorer tab)
Ctrl + Shift + W	Break on new worker (on Debugger tab)
Ctrl + Shift + E	Change exception behavior (on Debugger tab)
Ctrl + Shift + T	Take heap snapshot (On Memory tab)
Ctrl + Shift + L	Reset Emulation settings (On Emulation tab)
¹Middle Mouse Button ²Middle Mouse Wheel ³Closing last remaining tab quits application. ⁴Associated shortcuts work only in tabs of Developer Tools.

A New Version of Microsoft Edge Is Here

Not happy with the performance of Microsoft Edge but have to use it anyway? Here’s something you can look forward to—a new Chromium-based version of Edge that promises to be a definite improvement over the current version!

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This Week in Apps: Apple’s record quarter, dating apps under investigation, Byte launches to problems

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all.

The app industry is as hot as ever with a record 204 billion downloads in 2019 and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019, according to App Annie’s recently released “State of Mobile” annual report. People are now spending 3 hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idle hours — they’re a big business. In 2019, mobile-first companies had a combined $544 billion valuation, 6.5x higher than those without a mobile focus.

In this Extra Crunch series, we help you keep up with the latest news from the world of apps, delivered on a weekly basis.

This week, Apple released earnings and gave us hints about the power of its wearables market. Congress as begun investigating top dating apps. Google’s App Maker announced a shutdown is coming. The iPad turned 10 and people discussed where it’s going wrong.

We also take a look at Byte, the so-called Vine reboot. I’m not impressed. Not only did Byte launch with a comment spam problem, including pornbots, it’s also heavily filled with adult and sometimes dark humor. This includes videos featuring dick jokes, sex toys, drugs and jokes about child abuse, despite a 12+ age rating and many users who appear to be children.

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Apple reports blockbuster earnings, details the growth of wearables

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5 Free Guides to Understand Digital Security and Protect Your Privacy

With the number of data breaches, phishing attacks, and other digital threats facing us today, you need to know how to stay secure when using technology. Check these free online guides to understand digital security and protect your privacy.

Miscreants try to infiltrate your systems through various channels, such as your browser, phone, emails, and even the Wi-Fi networks you connect to. The first step is to learn how they carry out these attacks and then implement steps to prevent them.

Along with that, it’s also important to look at protecting your online privacy. Security and privacy are different issues, of course, but they are deeply connected in the technological sphere.

1. YourSecurity.Guide (Web): Protect Yourself Online In 2 Hours

Your Security Guide is a place for beginners to learn what it takes to secure yourself online, in a step-by-step process. The website divides online security and privacy into eight categories: browser, password, phishing, device, public access, network, personal data, and advanced security details.

Each mini-guide gives you a few actionable steps and warns you in advance about how long it’ll take to implement. For example, it takes only five minutes to secure your browser, as the guide recommends the best browsers, extensions, and search engines.

The first seven steps take less than two hours to finish, so YourSecurity.Guide says you can do these while watching your favorite movie. Securing personal data is the longest, taking over 40 minutes, so you might want to save that for another session. Advanced security details can take much longer, as it’s up to you how many of the steps you want to practice.

If you like this approach, you should also check our own guide to improving online security and defending privacy, which goes more in-depth with password security and secure messaging.

2. Ononymous (Web): Films, Games, and Guides on Online Security

There are a number of organizations fighting for your digital rights, as well as trying to educate the public on how to protect yourself online. These resources are scattered around the web. Ononymous gathers them in a single portal to educate yourself about online security.

The website includes content from Access Now, Center for Investigative Journalism, Digital Society Switzerland, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Front Line Defenders, Open Data City, Tactical Technology Collective, and The Tor Project. It’s a mix of films and animated documentaries, articles and guides, and online games. You can filter the content by type or producer.

Ononymous has a wide variety of resources covering several topics. There are broad subjects (the digital traces we leave behind) as well as specific problems (digital security for the LGBTI community in sub-Saharan Africa). Watch, play, or read to educate yourself about staying safe online.

3. Google’s Phishing Quiz (Web): Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

The most common security threat on the internet is a phishing scam. You get an email that looks like it’s from a legitimate source (company, service, or your contacts) but is cleverly disguised. After thinking it’s real, you end up giving personal details that compromise your security.

It’s often difficult to spot a phishing scam. Jigsaw, one of Google’s sister companies, created an online quiz to test if you can tell a phishing email apart from a legitimate one. The quiz is based on security training exercises with journalists, activists, and political leaders.

In a series of eight questions, you have to click a button to say if the presented email is legitimate or a phishing scam. You’ll immediately get the correct answer, and the quiz points out the tell-tale indicators of phishing. So not only is it a quiz, but also educational.

Even if you get them all correct, send this quiz to others who you think are susceptible.

4. Email Self-Defense (Web): Learn Email Encryption

It’s no secret that your email isn’t secure. Companies, governments, advertisers, and others can read the contents of your inbox if they want, without even notifying you. If you want to send something securely to another person, you need to encrypt emails.

The Free Software Foundation teaches you the basics of email encryption with its Email Self-Defense guide.

The website teaches you how to set up GnuPG on a desktop email program like Thunderbird or IceDove. GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) is an open-source way to use cryptography to secure data. It can protect a lot more than email, including files and identities. But its most frequent use is to secure email.

After setting up GnuPG in the first step, you will learn how to encrypt emails with private keys. It also teaches you how to send those keys securely to the recipient, so that only they can decrypt the email. It’s the simplest guide to email encryption using an open standard.

If all of this seems like too much trouble for you, there are a few secure and encrypted email providers already online. They do the setup for you, but then again, you’re trusting your data to another company.

5. Pixel Privacy (Web): All About Protecting Your Privacy

Pixel Privacy is an entire blog dedicated to teaching average folks how to protect their privacy online. The maker, Chris Hauk, is himself an IT expert who had his credit card stolen, email hacked, and identity compromised. That’s why he made a single space for regular people to learn about privacy.

Broadly, Pixel Privacy has six categories: VPN, cloud storage, backup providers, password managers, antivirus, and privacy guides. Each category informs you about the privacy failings in that sector and gives you best practices to avoid falling victim.

The team of bloggers also conducts detailed comparisons of popular apps and software to help you choose privacy-protecting services.

The Online Privacy Guides section among the best such resources we have come across. Each article uses simple English without jargon, gives the lay user actionable steps to secure their privacy, and gets to the point quickly. Pixel Privacy is one of the best ways to know why online privacy matters and to reclaim it.

Important Habits to Stay Safe Online

These guides about digital security and online privacy have already made you better aware of what to do. As is evident, the best way to protect yourself on the internet is to change a few bad habits and practices.

No matter what, ensure you follow these nine important habits to stay safe and secure online.

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Totallee Unveils the Thinnest Samsung Galaxy S20 Cases

When you buy a brand new smartphone, the last thing you want is to damage it. Smartphones, as advanced as they are now, are also supremely fragile. It’s worth protecting your investment.

With that in mind, the smartphone accessories manufacturer Totallee have unveiled their latest range of cases for the Samsung S20 lineup, which will be launched on February 11th, 2020.

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Smartphone design has evolved over the past few years, packing higher specification hardware into slimmer devices. So, it’s unlikely that you’d want a case that adds substantial bulk to your otherwise thin phone. Totallee understands this and has made a name for themselves producing some of the thinnest, but most effective, smartphone cases on the market.

You may be wondering how they could produce a case for a phone that hasn’t even been released yet. Well, to make sure you can pick up a case on launch day, case manufacturers need to have them ready to ship before the device officially launches.

The designers are sometimes given advanced information from the hardware company or make predictions based on publically available information. That said, Totallee has an unbroken, six-year streak of designing perfectly proportioned cases for launch day, and there’s no reason to think that the Galaxy S20 lineup would be any different.

Totallee Samsung Galaxy S20 Cases

Totallee have three variants available for preorder:

• Thin Galaxy S20 Case
• Thin Galaxy S20+ Case
• Thin Galaxy S20 Ultra Case

All cases will ship from February 25th and cost $35. You have a choice of two designs for each variant; matte black or transparent.

Unlike some cases on the market, Totallee’s products don’t have their branding across them, and the cases are designed to fit snuggly around the phone.

Each matte case has a thickness of just 0.02 inches, while the transparent case is 0.03 inches. There is additional protection around the camera, and the case weighs just 0.1 ounces. The Totallee cases don’t prevent you from using your phone’s wireless charging capabilities, either.

How Will You Protect Your Device?

To many people, cases are an essential smartphone accessory. There’s nothing that strikes fear as intensely as thinking you’ll damage your brand-new flagship phone.

That’s what makes smartphone insurance seem so attractive, too. However, you may find that it isn’t quite as useful as it looks. So, before you hand over your money, check to see whether you really need cell phone insurance first.

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Microsoft Launches an Xbox Bounty Program

Microsoft has launched an Xbox Bounty Program designed to find and squash bugs in the Xbox network. And if you can find a vulnerability, whether by actively hinting for one or by stumbling across one, you can claim a reward worth up to $20,000.

Find a Bug and Earn (Potentially) Big Money

Bug bounty programs are everywhere, and can pay out big money. The bigger the vulnerability, the higher the reward, but even the minimum payouts are worthwhile. So, finding vulnerabilities in the products and services you use can earn you pocket money.

Microsoft already has a number of bounty programs actively seeking out vulnerabilities in the company’s products and services. Including the Windows operating system, Office, and Edge. And now, for the first time, Microsoft has launched an Xbox Bounty Program.

How Microsoft’s Xbox Bounty Program Works

In a post on the Microsoft Security Response Center, Microsoft explains that the program is for “gamers, security researchers, and technologists around the world to help identify security vulnerabilities in the Xbox network and services”.

We’re excited to announce the Xbox Bounty Program, which awards up to $20,000 for vulnerabilities in the Xbox network space. Find out more information: https://t.co/4Tsq17ocaH

— Security Response (@msftsecresponse) January 30, 2020

Anyone who finds a vulnerability needs to share it with the Microsoft Xbox team through “Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD).” Bugs need to be submitted using the MSRC Submission portal and follow Microsoft’s submission guidelines.

Submissions are eligible for rewards of between $500 and $20,000. Bounties will be “awarded at Microsoft’s discretion based on the severity and impact of the vulnerability and the quality of the submission.” So, be sure to follow the Microsoft Bounty T&Cs.

The highest rewards are reserved for finding proof of a remote code execution or an elevation of privilege. Other bugs included are security feature bypasses, spoofing, and tampering. Some issues, such as denial of service, are listed as “Out of Scope”.

Other Bug Bounty Programs Worth Exploring

The Xbox Bounty Program is just the latest in a long line of bounty programs. And Microsoft is just one of the many big companies involved. With that in mind, we have previously listed some awesome bug bounty programs worth exploring.

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The Best Romantic Comedies on Netflix This Valentine’s Day

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just another day spent with your loved one, there’s no better way to end the night than by watching one of the best romantic comedies on Netflix. Or Netflix and chilling, as some would say.

Netflix has lots of romantic comedies worth watching. But which ones should you actually watch? If you want something lighthearted, happy, and dramatic, here are the best romantic comedies to watch on Netflix on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

1. Up In the Air (2009)

IMDb: 7.4 | RT: 91%

Up in the Air was nominated for many Oscars and it’s easy to see why. It stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer. He’s a man who enjoys travelling by plane and is on his way to achieving 10 million air miles—something he’s very proud of.

When his new co-worker, played by the brilliant Anna Kendrick, has an idea that threatens his lifestyle, he tries to show her the importance of his job. All the while he finds himself falling for another frequent flier played by Vera Farmiga.

Considering this movie was directed by Jason Reitman, who also created the great Juno, you’re in for a good ride with Up in the Air.

2. As Good as It Gets (1997)

IMDb: 7.7 | RT: 85%

If you think of Jack Nicholson, you probably think of his head peering through the door in The Shining. However, his performance in As Good as It Gets reminds just how much range he has, starring here as an obsessive-compulsive writer who is cranky towards everyone.

That is until he has to look after a dog, which softens him up, and he starts forming an unlikely friendship with his gay artist neighbor and a single mother waitress. This is a great story about acceptance and positivity.

3. About Time (2013)

IMDb: 7.8 | RT: 69%

If you want a bit of science fiction with your romantic comedy, About Time is the way to go. It stars Domhnall Gleeson as Tim, who discovers he can travel through time. He then uses this to change things that have happened in his life, and ultimately uses it to date Mary, played by Rachel McAdams.

Both actors are on top form and this is a movie that is sure to make you cry, so get the tissues ready. Although Tim thinks his powers are improving his life, he soon discovers that even he can’t escape from some of life’s most common problems.

4. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

IMDb: 6.5 | RT: 65%

This American comedy rests on the charm of its two leads, Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. The pair star as the titular Zack and Miri, platonic roommates who fall into a tough financial situation and decide to film a porn film together to make some money.

Of course, they develop real feelings for each other and have to deal with the consequences. Zack and Miri Make a Porno is every bit as rude and hilarious as you’d expect and also features great cameos from Justin Long and Craig Robinson.

It’s one of the best comedies on Netflix, romantic or otherwise.

5. Yes Man (2008)

IMDb: 6.8 | RT: 46%

Jim Carrey stars in Yes Man, playing a character who has grown tired of his repetitive life. Looking to mix things up, he attends a seminar that encourages him to say yes to literally everything he encounters.

That leads him into many new opportunities, like getting a job promotion and finding romance with Zooey Deschanel’s character. Sure, the story is a bit predictable, but you can’t really go wrong with a Jim Carrey comedy.

6. She’s Gotta Have It (1986)

IMDb: 6.7 | RT: 91%

You might know Spike Lee from films like Malcom X or BlacKkKlansman, but he started in the feature-length game with She’s Gotta Have It. Despite its age and low budget, this film stands up to the test of time.

Tracy Camilla Johns leads as a woman who doesn’t know what type of man she wants to date. To help her decide, she decides to date three very different people at the same time. The story goes to unexpected places and is well worth your time. And if you enjoy it, Spike Lee adapted it into a Netflix TV series in 2017.

7. The Spectacular Now (2013)

IMDb: 7.1 | RT: 91%

The Spectacular Now is an authentic coming-of-age story that tells the tale of Miles Teller’s character, a smooth and cocky party lover who wakes up outside after a night of revelry and meets Shailene Woodley’s reserved-yet-sweet character. From there they form an unlikely romance.

Both the young leads are on exceptional, raw form and bubble with believable chemistry. This is so much more than your traditional young adult movie and will connect with you no matter your age.

8. Hitch (2005)

IMDb: 6.6 | RT: 68%

Hitch stars Will Smith, and he’s charming and delightful in his role as a love guru who can help others find true love, but can’t win the girl of his dreams. Eva Mendes plays the target of his affections, and Kevin James brings a healthy dose of humor as Smith’s hopeless client.

It’s a predictable premise right from the start, but that doesn’t prevent Hitch from delivering a solid, heartwarming story that hits all the right notes for Valentine’s Day and beyond. It’s nothing special, but it’s easy to watch and easy to love.

9. The Incredible Jessica James (2017)

IMDb: 6.5 | RT: 88%

The Incredible Jessica James won’t knock your socks off with its standard, predictable, low-key narrative and characters. But it’s fun nonetheless. Jessica Williams brings her best performance as Jessica James, elevating a potential dud into a pleasantly watchable film.

The story’s a simple one: recently split-up woman hits it off with a recently divorced man, but things get complicated when their pasts meet up with them. Can they overcome their hindrances? You’ll have to watch to find out.

The Incredible Jessica James was produced and released by Netflix, and it’s one of the best original Netflix movies to watch.

10. Sleeping With Other People (2015)

IMDb: 6.5 | RT: 64%

Sleeping With Other People is an independent film that puts a twist on the traditional rom-com premise: two serial cheaters meet by happenstance years after having a one-night stand, pledge to remain just friends, but find that much harder than they thought.

Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie are awesome in their roles, and the story is a breath of fresh air among all the other clichéd rom-coms out there.

11. Obvious Child (2014)

IMDb: 6.8 | RT: 90%

The premise of Obvious Child doesn’t sound like it has much comedy potential. Jenny Slate stars as a stand-up comedian who breaks up with her boyfriend, has a one-night stand, and ends up pregnant. She then decides to have an abortion.

It’s an undeniably sensitive subject, but Obvious Child tackles its themes of bravery, honesty, and acceptance with real feeling and nuanced humor. This film is a refreshing take on a controversial topic.

12. Man Up (2015)

IMDb: 6.8 | RT: 80%

In the modern world of swiping and online dating, Man Up feels quite refreshing. Lake Bell stars as a woman who has been single for many years and has given up on the idea of falling in love.

However, things look to change when she bumps into Simon Pegg’s character. He mistakes her for his blind date, and she decides to go along with it. Both Bell and Pegg are great and carry this breezy, short film to victory.

The Best Romantic Comedies to Watch Through the Year

There are a lot of great rom-coms on Netflix that will last you well beyond Valentine’s Day, so start adding them to your watchlist now. Then, even after Valentine’s Day, when you’re in the mood for a romantic night-in, you can watch one of these comedies with your partner.

Netflix is great for other holidays besides Valentine’s Day too. So here are the best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix.

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How to Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone Camera Roll

Because YouTube uses so much data, saving YouTube videos to your iPhone is a good idea. But watching offline is tricky business. If you don’t mind paying, you can subscribe to YouTube Premium to watch without ads and download videos for offline viewing.

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But this still requires you to watch the videos in the YouTube app. What if you want to save the videos and watch them in your Camera Roll? We’ll show you how, and it doesn’t require jailbreaking or anything else shady.

How to Download YouTube Videos to the iPhone Camera Roll

Unfortunately, the iPhone apps that let you download YouTube videos directly don’t last long. Thankfully, it’s still pretty easy with a small workaround.

First, install the free app Documents by Readdle. It’s a file manager with an integrated web browser, which makes it easy to download and transfer YouTube videos.

Next, browse to the YouTube video you want to download. You can use the official YouTube app to do this—open the video, tap Share, then choose Copy link.

Once you have the link, head back over to the Documents app. Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner to open its built-in browser. Browse to a website that can download YouTube videos, such as BitDownloader.

Saving the YouTube Video to Your iPhone

Long-press inside the Enter the video link field, and choose Paste to add the link to your YouTube Video. Then tap the Download button.

After a moment, the site will generate download links for your video. Scroll down (be careful to avoid advertisements that look like download buttons) until you see the Download Video with Sound header. Tap the Download button next to the quality you’d like to save.

Next, you’ll see a prompt to save the file. If you like, change the Name to something shorter or more descriptive. The default save location of Downloads is fine; tap Done to save it. You can uncheck the slider if you want to save future downloads to the same folder every time.

While you wait, tap the Downloads button on the bottom toolbar to check its progress.

Moving the Video to Your Camera Roll

From here, you just need to move the video into the Camera Roll folder. Tap the Folder icon at the bottom-left corner of the app to leave the web browser and go back to the file manager.

Next, open your Downloads folder. Press the Ellipsis icon below the file you just downloaded, then choose Move. On the Move to page, you should see a Photos folder under My Files. Tap Photos to check it, then hit the Move button at the top-right.

You’re done! Open the Photos app on your phone and you should see your new video. It will appear alongside your most recent photos. You’ll also find it on the Albums tab if you scroll down to Videos under the Media Types header.

Other Ways to Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone

We covered the Camera Roll method above because many people want to save YouTube videos right to that folder. But this isn’t the only way to download YouTube videos to your iPhone or iPad.

As we alluded to earlier, YouTube Premium has several benefits. One of the biggest is that you can download videos offline to watch anytime you like. If you regularly watch videos offline on your iPhone, the monthly cost is worth it for the convenience. Plus, this is an official method, so you aren’t risking any rule-breaking activity.

If you don’t want to pay, you can use a bulk YouTube downloader on your desktop and transfer the files to your iPhone over a USB cable or using wireless methods.

Failing that, you can use the clumsy but doable workaround of recording your iPhone screen when playing the video. However, this requires you to play through the whole video, which isn’t ideal.

Download YouTube Videos and Watch Anywhere

With these methods, you can save YouTube videos to your iPhone so you aren’t dependent on YouTube to watch them. The Camera Roll method is the best for most people, as it makes them easily accessible and you don’t need to transfer any files.

Before you do this, though, you should consider the legality of downloading YouTube videos.

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The 20 Funniest Websites for the Best Humor on the Web

Comedy is a diverse and varied genre; no two people have exactly the same tastes.

With the advent of the internet, however, that doesn’t matter. There really is something out there for everyone—from lowbrow to highbrow and from cheesy to cutting satire.

Let’s start the laugh meter with the funniest websites on the web.

1. Engrish.com

It seems somehow appropriate to kick off this list with Engrish.com. It’s a website that specializes in pictures of English-language mishaps, often in foreign lands.

Let’s be clear, there is absolutely no shame in making errors when English is not your mother tongue, but this funny website typically focuses on errors committed by businesses—and there really is no excuse for them.

2. Funny or Die

Funny or Die’s bread and butter are viral videos, but it mixes them in with a healthy dose of original content from comedians as well. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy launched the site, and it has since received lots of Silicon Valley backing.

Once you’ve registered you can vote on whether a video is funny or deserves to “die”, hence the name.

3. The Onion

If satire is more to your liking, you’ll certainly have heard about The Onion. It one of the best satire sites on the web.

The site, which is operated out of Chicago, uses current events to create spoof stories, editorials, op-ed pieces, and interviews. Comedian and actor Bob Odenkirk has gone on record as saying “[The Onion] is the best comedy writing in the country, and it has been since it started.”

4. Overheard in New York

Overheard in New York lets residents of the city submit snippets of conversations they hear while going about their daily lives in the Big Apple.

It has become so popular that a number of sister sites have been spawned (such as Overheard in the Office and Overheard at the Beach) and a book of the most popular quotes has been published.

5. Pictures of Walls

Granted, “Pictures of Walls” doesn’t look like the most inspiring title for a humorous page, but it’s actually a great site.

It’s packed with pictures of funny messages that people have graffitied on walls, buildings, and other objects. Sometimes they are standalone phrases, sometimes they edit a sign or an advert.

6. CollegeHumor

CollegeHumor has become one of the most well-known humor sites on the web. The site went live in 2000 and features an original series of pranks, mini-series, sketches, and animations.

It was originally aimed at the college-aged demographic, and while that is still arguably its core purpose, it now has something to suit most tastes.

Its success led to an MTV series in 2008 called The College Humor Show. Sadly, it went off the air after just one season.

7. The Oatmeal

Branded as “comics, quizzes, and stories”, The Oatmeal’s biggest draw are the cartoons that are crafted by its founder, Matthew Inman. The content itself is varied, covering everything from the English language to computer usage.

Every single one of the works on the site requires a lot of dedication; in an interview with the Los Angeles Times in 2010, Inman said each image took him around eight hours to produce.

8. Awkward Family Photos

Most family homes have at least one picture on the wall that makes you shudder each time you see it.

This website collates all those images into one place; from painstakingly recreated family portraits to perfectly timed snapshots, you can finally feel safe in the knowledge that you’re not the only one who has a shoebox full of embarrassing photos.

9. 9GAG

If you want GIFs and memes, 9GAG needs to be your first port of call.

Its upvote/downvote system means you’ll find new content each time you visit, and the frequently updated “Featured” section typically focuses on what’s hot in the media at any given time.

The site has also launched mobile apps on both iOS and Android, and now boasts a thriving Reddit-esque community.

10. Jokes.cc

Jokes.cc is a massive repository of one-liners which will be sure to make you laugh and groan in equal measure.

The funnies are organized by category and sub-category, with everything from the police to animals getting their own section.

11. Dilbert

If you want comic strips that are based in reality, look no further than Dilbert. It was first launched in 1989 and is now published in many national newspapers and magazines.

The comics follow Dilbert—the strip’s main character—through the mundanity of modern office life.

12. Epic Fail

Rich people crashing expensive supercars, skateboarders doing stupid things, and people walking into glass doors. We all know what’s coming with fail videos, but they never cease to be hilarious.

There are lots of them on YouTube, but arguably the best dedicated website is epicfail.com. The creators upload tons of new stuff every day to this humor site showcasing the lighter side of life. It features both videos and pictures.

13. xkcd

Another geek favorite, xkcd is a webcomic which typically uses science, mathematics, and computers as its subject matter. People are represented as stickmen.

It is the work of Randall Munroe, who uploaded the first batch of 13 sketches were posted way back in 2005. The site has led to three spin-off books.

14. Cheezburger

Cheezburger is a mix of funny videos, images, memes, and other easily digestible content. It has been online since 2007, growing to become one of the internet’s most popular sites with millions of hits per day.

At one point, the site became so popular that it spun off into a reality TV show on Bravo. It followed the site’s staff as they created new posts.

15. People of Walmart

Who knew that photos of people shopping at Walmart could be so hilarious?! The site is a seemingly endless catalog of people doing silly things, dressing in a peculiar way, or otherwise acting odd.

You can even submit your own photos if you spot something worthy during one of your visits to the supermarket chain.

16. Memedroid

If you’re looking for the best meme sites to give you a laugh, check out Memedroid.

It has tens of thousands of memes for you to dig into and rank. The memes are easy to find and browse thanks to the categories in the left-hand panel. You can view by Latest, Top, Random, Favorites, and Ranking.

And, if you’re a meme pro, you can even upload your own memes for other people to check out and rank.

17. Quickmeme

Another funny meme site is Quickmeme. The content is not as easy to navigate as Memedroid, but if you want a quick laugh, it is worth adding to your list of bookmarks.

There is a simple way to rank each meme on the site. You can either click Like or Meh. Needless to say, the more Likes a meme has, the more likely it is to be displayed.

18. PicturePunches

Memes are hardly the most original form of comedy on the web. It feels like the jokes, images, and punchlines are endlessly recycled.

One meme page that bucks the trend is PicturePunches. It appears to have considerably more original content than most funny meme sites. We’re not saying you’ll never see a duplicate, but it’s worth checking out if you want something fresh.

19. Social Media

The last word on meme sites… Don’t forget to check out some of the best meme pages on Instagram, best meme page hashtags on Twitter, and best meme pages on Facebook.

If you subscribe to/follow the ones you like, you’ll be able to get your daily fix on meme funnies without needing to browse around endless external sites.

20. The Laughline

If you prefer a traditional joke over some of the web’s more “modern” forms of humor, check out The Laughline.

The site has been online for more than 10 years. In that time, it has collated an impressive repertoire of funny stories, one-liners, and party jokes.

Make sure you check it out and tell us about your favorite joke in the comments.

The Funniest Websites You Have Come Across?

We are well aware that we’ve only scratched the surface in this article. There are thousands of sites out there, all of which want to make you laugh. Many of them lie undiscovered in the little nooks of the web. Let us know your suggestions in the comments.

And for more funny content, check out our lists of the best standup comedy on Netflix and the funniest names for your home Wi-Fi network.

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50 Kodi Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know

Are you enjoying streaming your favorite shows, movies, and music via Kodi? Perhaps you’re playing retro video games on it? Either way, you’re probably using an app on your smartphone to control the media center software.

However, as convenient as remote control apps are, there is another way to control Kodi… with keyboard shortcuts! In this article, we provide a list of essential Kodi keyboard shortcuts for you to make use of.

Kodi Shortcuts Keys

You don’t even have to rely on a wired device, as plenty of Bluetooth and wireless keyboards (the best all-in-one wireless keyboards) are available online. However, with a keyboard connected, you’ll be able to navigate Kodi, fast and efficiently.

Various keys provide shortcuts for Kodi. For example, the arrow keys on your keyboard. They’re used for all manner of Kodi functions, such as:

• Live TV controls
• Playing video files
• Streaming media from the web or local network
• Managing surround sound
• Displaying photos and images

Furthermore, Kodi keyboard shortcuts are compatible with any device that runs Kodi. So, if you run Kodi on a Raspberry Pi, plug in a keyboard, and you can start using these shortcuts. Using an Amazon Fire Stick? These Kodi shortcuts work on there, too.

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50 Kodi Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Menu Navigation
Up arrow	Up
Down arrow	Down
Left arrow	Left
Right arrow	Right
Enter	Select
M	Side menu in default skin
Live TV
B	Schedule recordings in live TV
C	Contextual menu
E	Open the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
H	Live TV channels window
J	Live radio channels window
K	Live TV recordings window
0 (Zero)	Toggle between the last two viewed live TV channels
I	View information about the selected TV show
Arrow keys	Up and down to move through channel list; left and right to switch channel groups
Media Playback Control
P	Play
X	Stop
Space	Play/Pause toggle
F	Fast forward---press once for 2x speed; twice for 4x, etc.
R	Rewind the video; tap multiple times for faster rewinding
Right arrow	Skip forward in 30-second increments
Left arrow	Skip back in 30-second increments
\ (Backslash)	Toggle between full-screen and windowed mode
Z	Change the aspect ratio of the current video
Ctrl + S	Capture screenshot (saved to preferred location selected after first use)
O	Display codec information
W	Mark as watched/unwatched
Y	Switch media player, e.g. between internal player and a uPnP player
T	Toggle subtitles
Ctrl + T	Change subtitle position
Alt + Left arrow	Decrease playback speed (0.8x - 1.5x speed)
Alt + Right arrow	Increase playback speed (0.8x - 1.5x speed)
Q	Queue a file for playback
D	Move item down in the favorites list
U	Move item up
Audio Control
+ (Plus)	Increase volume
- (Minus)	Reduce volume
F8	Mute playback
A	If audio and video isn't in sync, use this to adjust the delay and bring the video back into sync
Picture Viewing
+ (Plus)	Zoom into photo
- (Minus)	Zoom out of photo
1-9	Incremental zoom, with 9 providing the greatest degree of magnification
. (Period)	Browse back through image library
, (Comma)	Browse forward through library
Esc	Return to the previous menu, or to the home screen
S	Display the shutdown menu---exit Kodi, or shutdown or hibernate the host system, such as Windows or macOS
macOS Shortcuts
Cmd + Q	Quit Kodi
Cmd + H	Hide Kodi to the dock
Cmd + F	Toggle fullscreen view
Cmd + S	Take a screenshot

Modify Your Kodi Keymap Files

If you’re happy to use the keyboard, but aren’t happy with the way the keys are mapped, you can customize this with a Kodi add-on called Keymap Editor. To install this, go to Settings > Add-ons and select Install from repository.

From here, find the Kodi add-on repository, then Program Add-ons and select Keymap Editor. Click Install to continue, and a few moments later the tool will be available to configure via Programs > Add-ons.

Remember to save the file once you’re done. You’ll be able to reuse the configuration, which is saved as an XML file, in the userdata folder. On Windows, find this by pressing Windows + R and entering %APPDATA%\kodi\userdata.

Hit Enter to open the folder. For keymap locations on other platforms, check this Kodi wiki page.

Enjoy Your Media With These Kodi Keyboard Shortcuts

With these Kodi keyboard shortcuts, you should find that you have everything you need for fast and effective interaction with the media center software. For an idea of other things you can do with Kodi, check out our guide to the best Kodi add-ons to make Kodi even more amazing.

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Protect Your Google Account Using the Advanced Protection Program

For many internet users, their Google account is their most personal and important of online accounts. This one account may hold your email, calendar, contacts, apps, cloud-hosted files, to dos, photos, and more.

Hopefully, you have taken steps to protect such a precious account. For example, using a strong password, turning on two-factor authentication, and so on.

But if you are looking for an even higher level of security, you can try a feature called the Google Advanced Protection Program.

What Is the Advanced Protection Program?

Google offers the Advanced Protection Program (APP) as an option for you to enable on your Google account. Google has designed it for journalists, activists, those working in politics, or those working in business. It’s aimed at anyone who may need extra security for their account, as a more secure approach to two-factor authentication.

APP is free and you can enable it on any Google account. It works by using physical security keys. When you want to access your files, emails, contacts, and so on, you use the combination of your password and the physical key to log in. This helps protect you from hackers. If a hacker wants to access your data, they need not only your password but also your physical key.

This is particularly effective at protecting against phishing attacks. Even if a phisher is able to get your username and password, they won’t be able to log into your account without also having access to your phone.

What Is a Physical Security Key?

So, does this physical security key need to be some kind of expensive, complicated piece of hardware? Fortunately not. You can simply use your smartphone as a security key.

It used to be the case that a security key had to be a special device which only security-aware businesses would use for their employees. But now, it’s easy for anyone to have their own security key for personal use.

Google has supported the use of Android phones as security keys for a while. And in January 2020, it announced it would support the use of iPhones as security keys as well.

As long as you are running Android 7+ or iOS 10.0+, you just need to activate your device as a security key and you can start using it for APP.

How Do You Enroll in the Advanced Protection Program?

The instructions are slightly different for iPhone and Android users when enrolling in APP.

Enrolling in APP Using an Android Device

1. Open the web browser on your Android phone and go to g.co/advancedprotection. This takes you to the APP landing page.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the Get started button. You’ll be taken to a splash page showing you information about the program.
3. Click on Next to continue.
4. Now you’ll need to enter the password for your Google account.
5. You’ll see another splash page including a list of all your different Android devices. If you have an old phone still linked to your Google account, you’ll see it here. Make sure you select your current phone to use as a security key.
6. Now click Enrol to register your Android device as a security key.
7. You’ll see a warning screen about logging in. It will warn you that you could get locked out of your account if you don’t have your phone nearby. It also reminds you you’ll need to have Bluetooth enabled on both your phone and the device you’re signing into to log in successfully.
8. Click Finish enrolment to complete the process.
9. The enrolment process should take just a few seconds. Then you’ll see a notification from Google Play services saying Your security key is ready. It will also show you a confirmation screen saying Your account is now defended by Google’s strongest security.
10. Google recommends you purchase a physical security key as well to prevent the security measure from accidentally locking you out of your account. You can buy a key from this page or hit Add key later to skip this step.
11. Now the enrolment is complete and you’re taken to a Security Check-up page.

Enroll in APP Using an iPhone

To use your iPhone as a security key, you first need to install an app called Google Smart Lock. This app is available for free from the App Store. It allows your phone to act as a security key via Bluetooth.

Once this app is installed and set up, you follow the same instructions as for the Android device above. Head to g.co/advancedprotection in your phone browser and follow the instructions from there.

How to sign it to Google using APP

Sign-in with APP works only with the Google Chrome browser. When you use Chrome to navigate to a Google site like gmail.com, it will direct you to log in with your username and password as normal.

Once you have entered your password, you will see an extra step. It will say 2-step Verification and your browser will connect to your phone via Bluetooth to confirm that it’s you.

Note that, for this to work, the device on which you’re browsing and your phone both need to have Bluetooth enabled. This means the devices can contact each other and can confirm your identity.

Once the devices connect, they confirm your login. Now you can access your Google mail, calendar, and other apps as usual.

How to Remove Your Device as a Security Key

You may need to remove your account from the APP. For example, your phone might get damaged and you have to send it off for repair. Or if you are going away and will be without your phone for some time. In these cases, you should remember to cancel APP before you are away from your device. This will prevent APP from locking you out of your account.

To remove APP from your account, go to https://ift.tt/2jLcCMD. Look in the Your second step section. You should see APP with your device as the key listed here. To remove it, click on the dustbin icon.

Remember to set another method of two-factor authentication instead, such as an authenticator app or SMS.

Protect Your Google Account Using Your Phone as a Security Key

The APP is a great option for users who need a higher level of security, especially those who are concerned about phishing.

To learn more about changes you can make to your online behavior to improve your security, don’t forget to check out our list of essential Google account settings to change for better security.

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