🎶 I’m B-side myself: Make a playlist with your fam so you’re not bickering over the music. For Spotify, open the app, then head to Your Library and select the playlist. Tap the three dots in the top right > Share to send it. In Apple Music, go to Library > Playlists > three dots (upper right) > Share Playlist.
Search YouTube like a pro with these 5 tricks
YouTube provides a venue for anyone to upload and share content with the world. It has become a streaming service, search engine and social media medium alongside the most prominent sites of these types.
Searching YouTube is as easy as typing in a word or two, but did you know there are more ways to find content? You can focus on live events or eliminate parodies. You can make playlists or narrow down your search to a specific time. We’ll show you how to do all this and more.
1. How to find live events
Many concerts and events are broadcast live on YouTube. You can watch them in real-time along with a global audience. There are a couple of ways to do this:
- Type the word live after your search phrase.
- You can also browse upcoming and current livestream events to pick the ones you want to watch. Go to youtube.com on your computer and select Live from the left column.
- On mobile, open the YouTube app and tap Explore > Live.
You may also like: Tap or click here to learn how to watch YouTube picture-in-picture on your iPhone.
2. Narrow your search
YouTube boasts more than 2 billion monthly logged-in users, with more than 500 hours of content posted every minute. With all that content, finding what you want can be a matter of narrowing your search down by the date a video was posted.
Type in the search term(s) for your video, followed by this week or this month. For example, try “Spider-Man” new this week.
You can also use YouTube’s filters to narrow things down:
- Go to youtube.com on your computer and do your search.
- Once your results are loaded, click on the Filters dropdown box and select the upload date, ranging from Last hour to This year.
- On mobile, tap the three dots icon, then tap Search filters.
3. Find the actual music video, not just the parodies
Forget chocolate and flowers - Use your tech to say 'I love you' this Valentine's Day
Love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s Day. You can gift your special someone with the usual chocolates and flowers, but why not try something unique this year?
You don’t need to break the bank to get a great gift. Does your beloved enjoy beer, picnics or journaling? If so, tap or click here to check out our list of 15 great Valentine’s gifts for every budget.
8 YouTube pro tricks for better searches and more privacy
Here’s a YouTube trick I stumbled upon and now use all the time: When you’re trying to learn to do something and getting lost in the steps, open the video’s transcript.
Press the three dots or the more option underneath the video’s title, then choose Transcript from the dropdown menu. You can copy it, save it, and print it. That was easy, huh? Just be careful about downloading the video. Tap or click for a list of ways you may be breaking the law online without knowing it.
How to see your most-played songs of the year in Spotify and Apple Music
Tons of songs come out every year, and nowadays, we can listen to most of them through streaming services on our phones. Apps like Apple Music and Spotify make it easy to collect as much music as you want and play it whenever you feel the mood hit. Tap or click here for the nine best free sites and apps to stream music.
🖼️ Glow up your playlist: Spotify lets you add your own images or custom art to your playlists. Nice finishing touch if you’re making a digital “mixtape” for your pal or a sweetie. Open a playlist, tap the three dots, then choose Edit playlist > Change image or Create cover art.
4 ways to create and share music playlists with friends and family
Just like food, music is best enjoyed with other people. That’s why playlists are such a great way to connect with others. You can bond over your favorite songs and even develop your skills as a disc jockey.
When you’re trying to put together the perfect playlist, you might forget a specific song’s name. Luckily, you can just hum a few bars of the melody and let tech do the rest. That’s right: Google lets you search for music by humming — and you don’t have to be a good singer for it to work.
So long, Google Play Music - Your guide to YouTube Music
If you were a Google Play Music subscriber, it’s time to say your goodbyes. The company announced Google Play Music is ending and will be transitioned over to YouTube Music. If you’re confused about how this change will work and exactly how YouTube Music works, we’ve got answers!