mTube (formerly MediaTube)

Browsing content on YouTube is one of the most popular pastimes all over the world, yet reading the comments can sometimes affect your mood dramatically.

And while it might be a good idea for you to stop reading these comments altogether, if you cannot help it, you can instead use mTube to watch YouTube videos.

Since this application is designed for novices as well as more experienced users, it makes sense that its GUI is intuitive and user-friendly.

You can start by pasting a YouTube URL or by entering a keyword that interests you, then select one of the resulting videos that captures your attention.

Due to mTube, you can enjoy your video without being interrupted by ads or being distracted by comments. The same controls are available as when you browse the online service via a browser: you can pause, resume or stop a video.

You also get to decrease or increase the playback speed, along with the volume level and the preferred quality (this also depends on the chosen video). You can enter full-screen mode when you want to immerse yourself in the video or you can enable shuffle mode.

The application assigns hotkeys to these actions, so you can speed up the entire operation once you get familiarized with them. On the downside, you cannot customize them or replace them with new ones should they be conflicting with preexisting hotkeys.

MTube can provide you with a straightforward solution for enjoying your preferred clips in a distraction-free environment. All controls you are already accustomed with from YouTube are still there, with some added perks and supported hotkeys that are bound to be appreciated by those who would rather use the keyboard than the mouse.