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[-] vga@sopuli.xyz 4 points 7 months ago

How does this differ from just using an ad blocker though?

[-] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 13 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

One thing that comes to mind is that if you're on iOS you unfortunately can't really run an adblocker on YouTube (sans running it in browser I guess), but you can easily use a VPN.

Also YouTube periodically tries to break adblocking. 99% of the time uBlock origin works, but this could be a backup if they ever succeed.

Oh and non-Android Smart TVs often don't have ad free YT apps available either. You can run those behind a VPN too.

[-] RedditwhoHAHA@lemmy.org -1 points 7 months ago

You can. It's called Opera browser. Yea they data mine you but you can even get background play. I know I blasting one of my secret alternatives to giving youtube my money but hey share the love.

[-] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 months ago

I already mentioned the browser option and you can also use Orion for that. It's not as nice to use as the app (though background play is obviously an advantage)

[-] ApertureUA@lemmy.today -1 points 7 months ago

you're on iOS

I found your problem.

[-] winkerjadams@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 7 months ago

You have to pay for a decent vpn

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