YouTube

YouTube Tips

• Use youtube without falling into recommended videos sinkhole: DF YouTube (Distraction Free) for Firefox and Chrome

• 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 Firefox and Chrome

• 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

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General

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Math

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Other

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Philosophy

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Physics

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Politics

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Privacy

• The Hated One

Links

• The Best Maker YouTube Channels by Kevin Kelly