Hulu and Chill...But Like, Not Literally Chilling Because You Want to Do Other Stuff
Ah, Hulu. The land of endless entertainment, questionable reality TV, and the occasional existential crisis when you realize you've spent 8 hours binging reruns of Futurama. But what if I told you there was a way to experience the joy of Hulu while also, gasp, getting other things done?
Enter the magical world of Picture in Picture (PiP). Yes, that sounds less glamorous than a glass of champagne and a bubble bath, but trust me, PiP is the superhero cape your multitasking needs.
What is this PiP you speak of?
For those unfamiliar with the finer points of internet acronyms (because who memorizes everything these days?), PiP allows you to shrink a video down to a handy little floating window. This window can then be dragged around your screen, like a digital barnacle clinging to your favorite website.
Translation: You can watch Hulu while browsing Facebook, checking emails, or pretending to work really hard (we've all been there).
But Hulu Doesn't Have Built-in PiP?
Nope, Hulu itself doesn't currently offer PiP functionality. But fear not, intrepid streamer! There are a few ways to work around this:
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The Chrome Extension Cavalry: There are nifty Chrome extensions like "Hulu Picture in Picture" that add a PiP button right to your Hulu screen. Click it, and voila! Instant mini-Hulu magic.
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TheSneaky Safari Shuffle (for iPhone/iPad): If you're rocking an Apple device, you can exploit a little loophole. Start your show on Hulu, then simply tap the home button. Hulu will shrink down into a PiP window, allowing you to use other apps. Just be careful not to accidentally swipe it away – no one wants digital tears on their iPhone.
However, a word of warning: These workarounds might not be foolproof. Some extensions may stop working with updates, and the Safari trick might not be available on all versions of iOS.
So, is PiP with Hulu the answer to everything?
Probably not. World peace is likely a more complex issue. But for those times you just can't decide between catching up on The Handmaid's Tale and responding to those ever-growing work emails, PiP is a hero. So next time you're on Hulu, embrace the power of the tiny screen and conquer your multitasking Mount Everest. Just remember, some things – like watching a horror movie – are best experienced full-screen and with all the lights on.