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These 10 YouTube Channels Turned Me Into a Video Pro
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YouTube may not seem like the best place to learn video editing, but it is unmatched when you find the right channels.

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6 YouTube Hacks Every Beginner Should Know
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Unlock the full potential of YouTube!

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7 Obscure Sci-Fi Movies You Can Watch for Free on YouTube
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How much is your time worth?

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YouTube Is Getting Two New Smart Features
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Oh boy, more AI.

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YouTube’s Sleep Timer Is Its Best Feature in Over a Decade
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Seriously, what took YouTube so long?

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YouTube Is the Most Valuable Streaming Service—So Why Don't People Want to Pay For It?
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How much is it worth to you?

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How I Improved My YouTube Recommendations in 3 Simple Steps
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No more irrelevant recommendations.

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Even More Ads Are Coming to YouTube Premium Lite
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Putting a bigger emphasis on "Lite."

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Duolingo Is Ruined—Use These 6 Language-Learning Apps Instead
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If you dislike Duolingo's new energy system, there are some good free alternatives.

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YouTube TV's Multiview Feature Expands Beyond Sports
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Stream TV the way you want to.

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10 1980s Cartoon Classics Available for Streaming
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An era of the coolest fantasy and toys.

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YouTube Has a New Feature You’ll Love, and One You Won’t
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One step forward, two steps back.

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YouTube Premium Is Testing One of Spotify's Best Options
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A bundle that isn't a family plan.

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YouTube Is Testing a New Video UI That You Might Not Like
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Change isn't always good.

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YouTube Music Is Getting Two Exciting New Features
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Getting quiet and matching the competition.

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19 Seconds of History: The First YouTube Video Is 20 Years Old
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"Alright, so here we are, in front of the elephants."

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The Only Two Features I Still Want From YouTube Premium
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Hey Google, there's room for improvement.

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It's Not Just You: YouTube's Video Quality Is Broken
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Google is working on a fix.

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Why YouTube’s Time Watched Feature Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
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YouTube tracks your watch time—but how much are you actually watching?

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How to Use YouTube Premium As a Productivity App
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Make the best out of your watching.

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