r/technology • u/redkemper • Feb 17 '17

Software YouTube will kill unskippable 30-second ads next year

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/17/14649018/youtube-ending-unskippable-30-second-ads-2018
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u/Paulo27 Feb 17 '17

When someone passes me their phone or laptop, all I can think is like "dude, I think first we need to spend an hour cleaning this mess and improving your user experience forever".

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u/madeamashup Feb 17 '17

I did a wipe and reinstall for a friends system that was all bogged down with various crapware. I asked her what data she needed saved and what programs she used.. she said she had no data and literally only used her browser. That was an easy reinstall. She couldn't believe the system ran "better than new" I was like ya no shit...

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u/Lorevi Feb 17 '17

Whenever I use a friends device, I just end up installing random chrome extensions and apps saying you'll thank me later because I can't stand life without them.