{"id":29666,"date":"2017-07-19T04:01:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T00:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict.io\/how-to-use-youtube-like-a-pro\/"},"modified":"2024-08-06T16:18:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T12:18:54","slug":"how-to-use-youtube-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/how-to-use-youtube-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use YouTube like a pro?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From keyboard shortcuts to effects tricks to unsuspected options, there are many great ways to make YouTube easier to use, just like a real professional. Forget the endless Google searches for these tips, and take advantage of the best advice!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use the redesigned version of YouTube as a preview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25965 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-1030x515.png\" alt=\"youtube\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-600x300.png 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out-610x305.png 610w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-the-new-redesigned-youtube-before-google-rolls-it-out.png 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Test drive the newest version of YouTube before Google officially launches it. To do this, type youtube.com\/new in the address bar of your browser.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Discover YouTube Black Edition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-1030x545.png\" alt=\"Youtube black\" width=\"1000\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-1030x545.png 1030w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too-610x323.png 610w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/in-the-new-version-of-youtube-you-can-turn-on-dark-mode-its-easier-on-the-eyes-if-youre-watching-youtube-in-a-dark-room-and-it-looks-sleek-too.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The new version of YouTube gives you the option to enable dark mode. It&#8217;s more comfortable for the eyes to use YouTube in a dark room, and it looks much more elegant too.<\/p>\n<p>After selecting the Dark version of YouTube, click on your profile at the top right, then click on &#8220;Dark Theme&#8221; and finally &#8220;enable Dark Theme&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Manage the scrolling of your YouTube videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When watching YouTube videos from a computer, press the &#8220;J&#8221; key on your keyboard to rewind 10 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press &#8220;L&#8221; to fast forward 10 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Press &#8220;K&#8221; to pause the video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On YouTube&#8217;s mobile app, you can double tap to the left of the video or to the right to rewind or fast forward 10 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Press &#8220;M&#8221; to mute or unmute the sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Save a video for later<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25967 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-1030x547.png\" alt=\"Youtube later\" width=\"1000\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-1030x547.png 1030w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-600x319.png 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then-610x324.png 610w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/save-a-video-for-later-when-you-cant-watch-it-right-there-and-then.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click on the &#8220;Add to&#8221; button to the right of &#8220;Share&#8221; under the video, and then click on &#8220;See later&#8221;. Access your saved videos later by clicking the &#8220;Settings&#8221; button at the top left of the YouTube home screen and then clicking &#8220;Watch Later.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use the number keys on your keyboard to quickly jump through the video timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The number keys from 1 to 9 correspond to the chronological progression of the video. So, if you press &#8220;2&#8221;, you will be able to go to 20% of the video&#8217;s timeline. Press &#8220;0&#8221; to restart the video.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Share a video from a specific moment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25968 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-1030x713.png\" alt=\"youtube copy url\" width=\"1000\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-1030x713.png 1030w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-600x416.png 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp-610x422.png 610w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/you-can-share-a-video-that-starts-at-a-specific-time-stamp.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stop the video at the chosen time, click on the video itself, and select &#8220;Copy video URL to current time&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>360 degrees and VR<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Watch 360-degree videos by moving your mobile device, or by dragging your mouse. Watch VR (Virtual Reality) videos with a mobile VR headset, like the Galaxy Gear VR or Google Daydream<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use the voice commands on your Google Home to stream YouTube videos directly to your TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25969 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"google home youtube\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/use-voice-commands-to-cast-youtube-videos-from-your-google-home-to-your-tv-with-google-home.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wake up your Google Home and ask it to &#8220;play cat videos on TV&#8221;. This will work if you have a Smart TV with the YouTube app, Google Chromecast or any other device that runs the YouTube app. (Little insider tip: you don&#8217;t have to watch cat videos, YouTube has a billion videos, for all tastes!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Play videos at different speeds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds.png\" alt=\"Fast\" width=\"846\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds.png 846w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/ict.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/play-videos-at-different-speeds-610x457.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Watch YouTube videos with subtitles so as not to disturb those around you<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The caption mode translates some videos with subtitles of different languages. So far, there are a billion videos on YouTube with automatic subtitles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Control YouTube on your Smart TV with your smartphone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use your phone, tablet or computer to control the playback of a YouTube video on your TV. Make sure your phone, tablet, or computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Smart TV with the YouTube app or a regular TV with a Chromecast, Roku, PlayStation 3 or 4, Xbox 360 or Xbox One, or any other device that runs the YouTube app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From keyboard shortcuts to effects tricks to unsuspected options, there are many great ways to make YouTube easier to use, just like a real professional. Forget the endless Google searches for these tips, and take advantage of the best advice! &nbsp; &nbsp; Use the redesigned version of YouTube as a preview &nbsp; &nbsp; Test drive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":25971,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[478],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29666"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34505,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29666\/revisions\/34505"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}