cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/3405817

Have to use Windows for work (I’ve asked), the ads have been getting worse and worse on my work laptop. Today got a game ad notification… That’s clearly too far, right? Like I have to clear notifications, so I have to see it

      • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
        2•10 months ago

        Thanks! I’ll give it a shot. I wish I could just have YouTube links open in the browser. I hate the app. I have to close it 3 times before the stupid video window goes away.

        • brianorcaEnglish
          2•10 months ago

          Try pausing the video before you close it. Then it shouldn’t persist.

        • @vikingEnglish
          2•10 months ago

          You should be able to uninstall it using adb commands, if you’re willing to give it a try.

          Else, Newpipe is really neat. Background playback, no ads, sponsored segments automatically skipped.

          It’s basically youtube premium plus extra features.

          • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
            1•10 months ago

            I installed Newpipe yesterday, but I haven’t had a chance to use it yet. I hope it’s safe.

            • @vikingEnglish
              2•10 months ago

              Been using it for >7 years now since one of the earliest alpha versions, perfectly safe :-)

              • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
                1•10 months ago

                Cool! I installed the version that skips the sponsored stuff at the beginning of the video too.

                • @vikingEnglish
                  2•10 months ago

                  Yep, I’ve been with this fork as well ever since they started. It’s so blissful to experience just the pure video…