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

    • brianorca
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      11 year ago

      Many preinstalled app can’t be uninstalled but can be disabled. Go to settings-apps and find the disable button for that app.

          • SokathHisEyesOpen
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            21 year 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.

            • brianorca
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              21 year ago

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

            • @viking@infosec.pub
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              21 year 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.

              • SokathHisEyesOpen
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                11 year ago

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

                • @viking@infosec.pub
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                  21 year ago

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

                  • SokathHisEyesOpen
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                    11 year ago

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