The Flash Video Downloader apparently consults videodownloader.net for the actual file location and then sucks it down to your computer. Of course once it's downloaded you'll need VLC or something ...

Many other apps, such as https://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,73009/description.html, charge for the privilege of ripping videos from YouTube and other Flash ...

Sometimes, you just don’t feel like waiting for a video to stream. That, or a video is so compelling, you want to make an offline copy so you can pull it up (and show your friends) at a moment’s ...