Downloading flashvideos (flv) on MAC

On a Mac it is not a big problem to save flash videos from any websize at all without any extra tools or extensions to the browser. Just use Safari as described in this little tutorial.


Step 1: Open your favourite flashvideo – let’s say on Youtube. Then open the Activity Window using the menubar.


                                                 Activity Window

Step 2: Now you see the activity window which shows every data file transfer from the current open tab. When the video is playing, then you will notice that the download is still in progress and the transfered size is increasing. But, if the video is already stopped, then it will be line with the largest file size. Just do a doubleclick and watch the flashvideo downloading.


                                                  File List

Step 3: That’s it! Once downloaded you can play the flv-file with Quicktime.


                        Downloading flv

Note:
When you are not able to watch and listen to flv files, then you need the codecs! You may download Perian to have your Mac enabled playing those and AVI videos.

  iPhone Battery

How much time is left with my iPhone battery   

When carrying your iPod or iPhone on the way, the battery symbol shows how many energy is left. But does that indicate you how long you still can use your device? A percentage or a graphical icon does not explain much.

How much time is remaining when the tiny battery icon has about 35% battery left?

                                                               

The free application iBattery is the perfect solution for that by displaying the time is left for usage in hours and minutes.

You will stay tuned on how long your standby will be, how long you can talk, listen to audio or even watch video.