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How to Block Twitch Ads in 2022？

Abel Harriman — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:17:18 +0000

Twitch is one of the most well-known streaming platforms in the world, where users can watch live and recorded videos from their favorite streamers and give them their own virtual gifts. In the process, users will encounter various advertisements, which is the way for streaming media platforms to earn advertising fees. As users, we have no option to block ads, but are forced to watch these ads that may appear at any time.

What are the types of ads on Twitch?

There are many types of Twitch ads. As of 2022, the Twitch platform will present the following four types of ads:

Pre-roll ads:
Pre-roll ads are video ads that viewers play when they enter a new Twitch live channel. During the playback of the advertisement, the user cannot see the live broadcast screen nor hear the live broadcast sound. This type of advertisement is triggered by the Twitch platform.
Insert ad:
Insert ads are video ads inserted by viewers while watching a live broadcast. When the advertisement is played, the main screen plays the inserted advertisement content, and the audio plays the advertisement content. When the inserted advertisement is played in the form of picture-in-picture, the live screen moves to the upper right corner in the form of a small window, above the chat content, and there is no audio output on the screen. The ad is triggered by the host playing.
Streaming Display Ads:
Streaming display ads are 10-second display ads that appear on the channel. Viewers can see and hear the anchor's voice when these ads are displayed. Creators don't have to do anything different to use it. When the advertisement is playing, the live broadcast screen is reduced, and the streaming display advertisement appears below or on the side; when the advertisement is played, the live broadcast screen is restored.
Audio ad:
Audio ads are designed to allow viewers to watch the stream at 100% of its original size while the ad is playing. Like all ad breaks, audio ads are initiated by the host, who receives a share of the ad playback.
From a Twitch user's perspective, being forced to watch an ad while watching a video is a terrible experience, so ad blockers are all the more important.

How to Block Twitch Ads in 2022？

There are three simple, effective ways to block the above Twitch ad types:

Install the free Twitch ad blocking extension
Use an ad-blocking browser
Download the Adblock app

Method 1: Using free Twitch ad blocking extension

Adblock for Twitch™ is a browser extension that filters out dynamic ads in live or recorded video by temporarily reducing the quality of Twitch video.

How to use Adblocker for Twitch™?

Step 1: Install the free Twitch ad blocking extension Adblocker for Twitch™;
Step 2: Open Twitch and start Adblocker for Twitch™;
Step 3: When the extension is running, you can view the number of filtered ads in this window.

Pro:

Free to use forever；
High advertising filtering efficiency and easy to use;
Open source.

Con:

Static ad filtering is not supported temporarily;
For computer use only

Method 2: Use an ad blocking browser

In addition to browser extensions that specifically filter Twitch ads, you can also use an ad-blocking browser to block Twitch ads on your pages, such as the Brave web browser that blocks all third-party ads and tracking by default, which means that when you use it, ads will be automatically filtered out.

How do I use the Brave web browser?

Enter the Brave web browser installation interface;
Install it on your computer,
Run it and it will automatically turn on ad blocking.

Pro

Does not affect the playback speed of Twitch videos;
Free installation;
Open source.

Con

Pages take longer to load;
May cause Twitch streams to buffer;
Can't block pre-roll or mid-roll.

Method 3: Download the Twitch Adblock app

Of course, Twitch also serves as an app for users to watch live streams and videos on mobile, and downloading a Twitch Adblock app is the best option.
The best Adblock app for android and ios phones is AdGuard.

How to use the AdGuard app for android ?

Download AdGuard for Android;
Install the app (follow the instructions on the download page)
Run the application and install the HTTPS certificate

How to use the AdGuard app for ios?

- Download AdGuard for iOS from the App Store;
- Go to your iOS device's settings and enable the Safari content blocker setting for AdGuard;
- Watch twitch.tv ad-free in Safari.

Pro

Mobile terminal available;
Easy to install and use.
Protect users' privacy information

Con

The free version does not filter ads within the Twitch app.

Conclusion

An ad blocker is an important tool to improve the user experience on the online platform. Every user should choose a reliable ad blocker to prevent their private information from being leaked and the computer or network crashing.
The above are three reliable and effective operation guides for filtering Twitch ads, I hope they will help you.

7 Best Video Downloaders in 2022

Abel Harriman — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:22:57 +0000

With the rapid development of streaming media platforms in recent years, more and more viewers are not satisfied with watching videos online, because watching videos is the best choice to kill time in an environment without an occasional internet connection.
What are the criteria for the best video downloader?

Safe and reliable;
ensure video quality;
High flexibility of use;
Simple operation and time saving

The following are the best video downloaders I have used in 2022.

Best Video Downloader on PC in 2022

4K Video Downloader

4K Video Downloader, as one of the most well-known video downloaders, has this powerful download function. It is a video download software for macOS, Windows and Linux, and Android.

After successful installation, users can copy and paste the video links of most video platforms in the 4K Video Downloader application to complete the download. The downloaded videos are saved in 4K Video Downloader, which is easy for users to find.

Main advantages:

Flexible format conversion: 4K Video Downloader supports downloading of dozens of streaming media formats, mainly video, audio, etc.;
High-quality downloads: it offers downloads in the highest resolution;
Batch download: Users can choose to download videos in batches to save more waiting time;
Multi-system compatibility: suitable for users of macOS, Windows and Linux, and Android systems;
Compatible with many video sites: Save video and audio from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Niconico, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, DailyMotion, Naver TV, Likee and Tumblr. Download streams from Twitch and YouTube Gaming.

Main shortcoming：

Users of the free plan have far fewer features than paid plans;
Downloader may have parsing and lag issues

Website: https://www.4kdownload.com/

Internet Download Manager (IDM)

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a video download manager that increases download speed. It is the most famous and reliable video downloader besides 4K Video Downloader.

IDM provides users with a manageable download list, optimizes the user experience, and is widely praised.

Main advantages:

Faster and more reliable downloads: IDM truly increases the speed of video downloads, and will quickly recover interrupted downloads caused by problems such as disconnection and power outages;
Dynamic file segmentation technology: Unlike other download managers and accelerators, IDM dynamically segments downloaded files during the download process and reuses available connections without additional connection and login stages for optimal acceleration performance.
Wide variety of browser integrations: IDM supports all popular browsers and it integrates seamlessly into Google Chrome, FireFox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer, AOL, MSN, Maxthon and all other popular browsers.
Free Trial: IDM has a 30-day free trial plan.

Main shortcoming:

There may be a problem with browser integration.

Website: https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/

Vimeomate

Vimeomate is best known as a Google Chrome extension, also known as "Simple Vimeo Downloader". It has been online for three years and is the exclusive Vimeo downloader with the highest praise rate and download volume.

At present, Vimeomate has launched a new online version and a Microsoft version, which is one of the safest and most reliable free Vimeo downloaders.

Main advantages:

Simple operation: it only takes 1 minute to easily download a Vimeo video;
Various usage environments: Whether it is a Vimeo private video without a download button, a paid rental Vimeo video with a viewing period, or a Vimeo video embedded in a personal website, all support downloading.
Free forever: Vimeomate has no paid plans, all features are free to use
HD quality: Vimeomate lets users get multiple video qualities such as 240p, 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p and even 4K.

Main shortcoming:

Unable to view download history: As a registration-free online site and extension, not logging user information is an advantage and a disadvantage.
Batch download is not available: Vimeomate has not yet launched the function of batch download.

Website: https://vimeomate.com/

TikFast

As the same series of products as Vimeomate, TikFast has the same advantages as Vimeomate. It can download a variety of videos without watermark and audios from the TikTok platform.

Main advantages:

Simple operation: it only takes 1 minute to easily download a TikTok video and audio;
Free forever: TikFast has no paid plans, all features are free to use;
High adaptability: TikFast can be used on mobile phones, computers and tablets;
Batch download available: TikFast Google extension supports batch download of up to six videos.

Main shortcoming:

Bulk download loading speed is affected by network speed.

Website: https://tikfast.net

Twiclips

Twitch is a game-based streaming platform, and all kinds of exciting competitive moments are recorded in the official Vods. But there is no button to permanently save the video. Hence, Twclips was born as a downloader for downloading Twitch videos.

Main advantages:

Free forever: you can use Twclips without spending any money;
Safe and secure: data and privacy protection;
Convenient operation: Whether it is a website or an extension, users can successfully download a Twitch video in just 1 minute;

Main shortcoming:

Download time is limited: only videos up to 30 minutes can be downloaded

Website:https://twiclips.com/

Pincase

Pinterest users can only download other people’s pictures, not Pins in the form of videos. Pincase can download Pinterest images, GIFs, videos, Story Pins.

In addition to providing download services from the website, Pincase also provides a Pinterest video downloader extension to help you save Pinterest videos or images to your computer more easily.

Main advantages:

Free forever: you can use Pincase without spending any money;
Safe and secure: data and privacy protection;
Convenient operation: Whether it is a website or an extension, users can successfully download a Pincase image or video in just 1 minute;

Main shortcoming:

Unable to view download history: As a registration-free online site and extension, not logging user information is an advantage and a disadvantage.
Batch download is not available: Pincase has not yet launched the function of batch download.

Website: https://pincase.xyz/

DMsave

DMsave is a free Dailymotion video downloader that provides you with the easiest way for Dailymotion video download.

In addition to providing download services from the website, dmsave also provides a Chrome extension to help you download Dailymotion videos to your computer more easily.

Main advantages:

Easy To Use: Only need three steps, Dailymotion video download is no longer difficult by dmsave.
Full Free：DMsave is a Dailymotion video downloader made with love and promised to always be free.
Efficient: DMsave provides a Chrome extension to help you improve the efficiency of Dailymotion video download.

Main shortcoming:

Bulk download loading speed is affected by network speed.

Website：https://dmsave.top/

Why use a video downloader?

The video downloader can download restricted videos, which is convenient for users to watch their favorite videos offline;
The best video downloader is safe and secure without malware and more;
Ensure the quality of the video and ensure that the user can watch the video in the original quality;
Fast download speed and rich download types;
It is suitable for various environments, ensuring that users can solve download problems whether they are using mobile devices or computers.

How to download Pinterest videos, gifs and images?

Abel Harriman — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:29:52 +0000

Pinterest is an image sharing and social media service, and it's fair to say that everyone's Pinterest page content is different. Pinterest will display other Pins according to the content direction of the user's search. Generally speaking, Pinterest can only download static pictures.

How do I download other types of information in Pinterest, like Gifs and videos?

Open your Pinterest and select the video you want to download;
Copy the link of the webpage, it is at the top of the browser;
Open Pincase and you will see an area where you can place links;
Paste the link and click “Download Now” ;

Select the download type. That's it, you can download any Pin videos you want through this method.

Use browser extension to download Vimeo videos without download button.

Abel Harriman — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:47:54 +0000

To download a video on Vimeo without a download button, here is a quick guide:

Go to vimeomate.com and select an extension type (Chrome/Edge) to install.
Go to vimeo.com and select the Vimeo video you want to download. You can download any Vimeo video that can be played (including Vimeo videos embedded in your personal website)
Select the video quality to complete the download.