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[-] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago

That's because YouTube detects the browser you are using, and slows it down for browsers that aren't their own.

[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Would changing the user_agent be helpful here?

[-] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I've seen mixed reviews on whether or not that's effective.

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