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A Novel Approach to Youtube Ads (9to5google.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Instead of blocking them, this extension speeds them up to x16 and also mutes the ad. Experiencing a 30 second ad in 2 seconds is pretty funny. And it works on Edge and Chrome.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Use Freetube on the desktop and Newpipe (or the Sponsorblock version) on mobile (Android). No issues or ads

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use FreeTube but hadn't heard of Newpipe before. Thanks for the recommendation!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

No problem

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

And if you don't want to install a thing, use any of the many invidious instances

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh and to add, I've installed SmartTube on my tv. Works great.