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In this age of streaming, programs like the 4K Video Downloader prove that our lives do not have to be so dependent on being online. These days, media consumption has become so tied to having a network connection. But, being online is a slippery slope, and it’s understandable to want to go offline for a little bit without having your comforts taken away. Plus, it’s not all the time that we can have that robust connection required for streaming. When we’re on a plane, when we’re travelling or camping, or when there’s an outage in the area, streaming isn’t possible. This is why a lot of streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix are offering the ability to download movies and episodes. With YouTube, however, you won’t have such luck. The very idea behind YouTube is that visitors to the site – or users of the mobile app – watch videos online. This might be what Google wants, but it's not in line with what many people want. Or even need. Luckily, there are numerous tools out the...

Ask a random person that works with documents on a regular basis what they are looking for in the ideal PDF editor , and you’re likely going to get a different response each time. The reality is that this corner of the software market is quite developed, with multiple different solutions aimed at different user categories. Simple or complicated, light or heavy – there are editors for every choice out there, and it can take a while to compare them and figure out what works best for you. ApowerPDF is a tool that tries to strike a reasonable middle ground between the two ends, offering a good number of features without overloading the user with anything too complex. It does a good job at basic PDF editing, and can work well for everyday use. However, if you’re concerned about getting the best value for your money, you should definitely explore this market in more detail, as there are other solutions which might be more suitable for you. You can purchase ApowerPDF as a monthly or...

30-second review Designed for all of the stages of sleep, Sleep Cycle starts off by using soothing sounds and stories to help you drift off. You can also use some of the guided relaxations to wind down. The app will then switch to monitoring your sleep, using the nocturnal sounds you make to determine how much and how well you are sleeping. To wake you up, you can set a traditional alarm for a set time, or opt to have Sleep Cycle gently wake you at the most appropriate time when you are in light sleep within a customizable wake-up window. Upgrade from the free version of the app, and you gain access to sleep trend data, a journaling option to track mood and other sleep influences, and more. Price and availability Sleep Cycle is available for iOS and Android . There is a very limited free version that offer a simple alarm and sleep analysis, but there’s much, much more available in the Premium version, which costs $29.99 (about £20 / AU$40) per year. You can try the Premium featu...

30-second review Pzizz is a relaxation app that makes use of psychoacoustics, with 'dreamscapes' to help you sleep, and 'focuscsapes' to improve concentration. Put simply, a team of dedicated engineers and developers have created audio recordings that combine music, rhythms, sounds, narrative and more to create the perfect mood. The app has three aims, helping you settle down and stay asleep at night, enjoy reinvigorating power naps when you need a pick-me-up during the day, and improve and maintain focus when you're at risk of distraction at work. All three modules, Sleep, Nap and Focus, are highly customizable, with a large number of audio tracks to choose from – but the free version of the app is limited to Sleep and Nap modes with a single track. Price and availability There are iOS and Android versions of Pzizz, with free and pro editions available. You get a free one-week trial of pro, after which you can either continue with the limited free versio...

30-second review It would be easy to accuse Headpace of taking something of a scattergun approach because it has fingers in so many pies. But whether we're talking about guided meditations, yoga and workouts, guided sleepcasts, or any of the other content the app has to offer, there is a sense that serious care and attention has been put into creating something of real value. But while the content is great, it comes at a premium. The free version of Headspace is going to be too limited for most people, so an upgrade to the paid-for subscription is pretty much essential. While not extortionate, it's priced at a level that will make some people think twice – but if you can afford it, it really is worth it. Price and availability Headspace is available for both iOS and Android , and in each case there is a limited free version or a paid-for premium edition. A subscription to the premium edition will cost you $12.99 (about £10 / AU$18) per month or $69.99 (about £50 / AU$100...

30-second review Who doesn't like the idea of being helped to drift off to sleep with a calming bedtime story. Whether you're a kid or an adult, this is what Slumber offers, but also so much more. You'll also find guided meditations, soundscapes, content for children, ASMR sounds and customizable background noise to help create the perfect environment for not only getting to sleep, but staying asleep. You can drill down through content by type, narrator, length and more, so you'll always be able to find exactly what it is you need to help you nod off. If there are any stories or meditations you find particularly useful, you can create a list of favorites for easy access. Price and availability Slumber is available for iOS and Android . Although there's no free version available, you can try out the app for seven days to see if it works for you. After that, you’ll need to pay $8 (about £6 / AU$10) per month, $40 (about £30 / AU$50) per year, or $250 (about £18...

30-second review Designed for all of the stages of sleep, Sleep Cycle starts off by using soothing sounds and stories to help you drift off. You can also use some of the guided relaxations to wind down. The app will then switch to monitoring your sleep, using the nocturnal sounds you make to determine how much and how well you are sleeping. To wake you up, you can set a traditional alarm for a set time, or opt to have Sleep Cycle gently wake you at the most appropriate time when you are in light sleep within a customizable wake-up window. Upgrade from the free version of the app, and you gain access to sleep trend data, a journaling option to track mood and other sleep influences, and more. Price and availability Sleep Cycle is available for iOS and Android . There is a very limited free version that offer a simple alarm and sleep analysis, but there’s much, much more available in the Premium version, which costs $29.99 (about £20 / AU$40) per year. You can try the Premium featu...

30-second review There are two main components to Reflectly : journaling and quotes. On the journal side of things, you are invited to share how you are feeling using an emoji-based system, but also to write down your thoughts, feelings and anything you may feel could be beneficial. Inspirational daily quotes pop up as notification based on what Reflectly has learned about you from your journal entries and mood tracking. If you feel you need support at other times you can browse through the various categories of quotations. It's a fairly simple idea, but once you manage to form a habit of writing on a regular basis it can be wonderfully cathartic. Inspirational quotes are often over-used, but with Reflectly's AI, they feel very well-placed. Price and availability There is an iOS version of Reflectly  as well as one for Android . You can try out all of the premium features of the app for a week free of charge, but after this trial period is up you will have to pay, or Ref...

30-second review Calm is one of the best-known meditation and relaxation apps on the market. It's won numerous awards over the years, and it's not hard to see why. It doesn't matter whether you have a preference for narrated guides, ambient music, stories, soundscapes or breathing exercises. It doesn't matter whether your aim is to de-stress, relax, get to sleep more easily, or improve your focus. Calm has all of these topics and all of these approaches covered, and plenty more besides. You're encouraged to use the app daily and, in the style of language learning and exercise app, you can track you streaks and keep track of how long you have spent looking after yourself with Calm. Price and availability While there is a free seven-day trial period in designed to let you see if Calm is right for you, there is no free tier for on-going usage. Once the trial period is up, you’ll have to start paying or stop using the app. Priced at $69.99 (about £50 / AU$100) pe...