I can’t use log in to YT and use Firefox/uBlock Origin to stop ads. Works fine in Edge. What is that about?!
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GreenShimada@lemmy.world 6 days ago
To quote someone from HN:
There is nothing special about the Troubled Engineer’s setup. It’s mostly a matter of using open platforms. With Firefox on the desktop and Fennec on Android (Graphene), you get full uBlock Origin support and therefore never see any ads anywhere, even on Youtube. On Android, there is also NewPipe that offers “free Youtube Premium” (play in the background and download).
It’s really just uBlock Origin, a DNS blocker, and a few other small tweaks for YT. I use NewPipe on Android and Invidious instances. At this point I only see ads when setting up a VM and open the browser for the first time and forget I need to install uBO.
shalafi@lemmy.world 6 days ago
RiQuY@lemmy.zip 6 days ago
If you need SponsorBlock too, consider using PipePipe.
winkerjadams@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 days ago
Grayjay.app also has sponsorblock and de-arrow built in
bunkyprewster@startrek.website 6 days ago
First time I’ve heard about GtayJay. Any reason you prefer it?
nkk@programming.dev 6 days ago
I like it because it syncs easily with GrayJay Desktop which works way more often than FreeTube does in my experience.
It also has built-in SponsorBlock and adblock without sacrificing functionality (a lot of NewPipe forks take a while to update after a change from YouTube).
It also has support for other things (Twitch, PeerTube, etc.) if you’re into that.
lazynooblet@lazysoci.al 6 days ago
I’m still using revanced. Is that not considered good anymore?
Zak@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Do you see ads you don’t want to see? If not, it’s good enough.