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

  • brianorcaEnglish
    1•1 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.

        • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
          2•1 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.

          • @[email protected]English
            2•1 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.

            • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
              1•1 year ago

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

              • @[email protected]English
                2•1 year ago

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

                • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
                  1•1 year ago

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

                  • @[email protected]English
                    2•1 year ago

                    Yep, I’ve been with this fork as well ever since they started. It’s so blissful to experience just the pure video…

          • brianorcaEnglish
            2•1 year ago

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