You want to watch a few YouTube videos, but opening a browser means tabs, ads and distractions. goVideos is a small desktop program that lets you browse YouTube by topic without opening a browser.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.0
- Platforms: Windows XP, Vista and 7; the vendor page also lists Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later
- Requires: Adobe AIR
Key features
One-click categories for common topics
Pick from Most Watched, Car, Travel, Entertainment, Recipe, Fitness, Animals, Funny, Fashion and Dance with a single click.
Sub-topic icons for narrowing down
Each common topic has icons for sub-topics, so you can drill down without typing.
Thumbnail results and a search box
Results appear as small images you click to play. If the categories don't have what you want, type it into the search box.
Who it's for
You'll like it if you want casual YouTube viewing by topic, such as recipes, travel or funny clips, from a simple desktop window.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Browsing by category needs no typing.
- Pro: Thumbnail results are easy to scan.
- Con: It needs Adobe AIR installed.
- Con: It is a version 1.0 tool with a fixed set of categories.
FAQs
Do I need a web browser?
No. It is designed as a desktop YouTube browser, so you don't need one.
Which Windows versions work?
Windows XP, Vista and 7.
What does it need to run?
Adobe AIR.
System requirements
Windows XP, Vista or 7 with Adobe AIR. The vendor page also lists Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later on an Intel Core Duo or faster with 1GB of RAM.