YouTube
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Use youtube without falling into recommended videos sinkhole: DF YouTube (Distraction Free) for and
Watch videos in 2x/3x speed (it takes some time to get used to).
Shift + >
increase playback speed (Shift + <
to decrease); max 2x speed.
or Video Speed Controller for and
Don't rely on youtube's algorithm.
When searching for a certain topic, find an online community and see what they recommend.
Don't turn youtube into TV (have a purpose on being on the site).
Other useful shortcuts
k
to pause/play
f
for full screen
l
go forward 10 seconds (Right arrow
for 5s)
j
go back 10 seconds (Left arrow
for 5s)
Up/Down arrow
for volume control
by Kevin Kelly