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		tahoeskibum on Aug 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Susan Wojcicki has died Also useful to be able to download videos for offline viewing, e.g., on a plane or when internet is spotty.

yyyfb on Aug 10, 2024 [–]

Also for background playback on mobile

angoragoats on Aug 11, 2024 | [–]

Background playback works fine on desktop for any video site (simply put the window in the background) and the fact that YouTube gates this feature behind a paywall is a prime example of enshittification. It makes me want to never give them a dime.

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