I do not understand, why people do not just use brave for youtube? My colleagues at work are like, it is just 5-10 secs, I will skip AD afterwards. Umm, OK. 
Question Could you share the browser extensions you have for enhancing your YouTube experience?
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fwiw ChatGPT 5.2 was recently somewhat emphatic about SponsorBlock extension for YouTube, but I have not tried it (yet)... 
ANT DLM is a must and never fails to capture any video anywhere
I tried it, it's great, but the problem is that it relies on user input to choose which points to jump over in the video, so it's useless for newly released videos or videos from less popular channels (no one contributes, so the video will stay the same).fwiw ChatGPT 5.2 was recently somewhat emphatic about SponsorBlock extension for YouTube, but I have not tried it (yet)...
Hide YouTube related videos, comments, video suggestions wall, homepage recommendations, trending tab, and other distractions.
Try UnTrap for YouTube; you may enjoy it!
UnTrap for YouTube - Chrome Web Store
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A bit off topic but if you're watching on your television Smart Tube is great. No ads, SponsorBlock and De Arrow built in, and a really good customizable UI to remove all the junk/categories you don't want. You won't be able to install it directly onto your TV though so you'll need a streaming device.
I have to say I find SponsorBlock contributors are pretty quick to remove segments from videos I watch. If not I just remove the segments myself using YT ReVanced. It's really easy. Why not become a SonsorBlock contributor yourself? The more of us the better!
I forgot to mention that the experience varies depending on the geographical region and the language used. Therefore, if the user is watching videos in English from channels in the United States and Europe, he will find this extension useful.
by streaming device you mean eg AppleTV 4k box?
100% agree with this statement. Brave is brilliant with YT. Adds have been slipping through uBlock and Chrome lately.I do not understand, why people do not just use brave for youtube? My colleagues at work are like, it is just 5-10 secs, I will skip AD afterwards. Umm, OK.
I wouldn't recommend the Apple box because it doesn't permit sideloading 3rd party apps. It's still possible but not straightforward. Amazon have also clamped down on this but it's still possible to buy Firesticks on older firmware ( I think the 4K stick is on offer for about £25) that can utilize the brilliant xda exploit that permits full sideloading, custom launcher etc etc
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Android boxes avoid all these problems though (for now) and something like the Thomson 270 is reasonably priced and performs well.
EDIT: I'm writing from a UK perspective. As you're in the US Wallmart's ONN box range are brilliant value for money and also perform well. I think they start at about $20 for a 4K device.
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I have been using SmartTube on Android TVs and YT ReVanced on Android phones; both are excellent apps and work well.
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