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How to restore the original YouTube layout

4 ways to go back to the original YouTube layout and get rid of the nightmare that is the new layout.

How to restore the original YouTube layout
Quick Info
  • You can bring back the old YouTube layout with the comments below the video and suggested videos on the right by installing a userscript, adding a filter to the uBlock Origin extension, clearing browser cookies, or changing the PREF value in the browser console.
  • Most of these methods should work on all popular browsers, like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
  • Since Google products are constantly undergoing changes, the solutions mentioned here may stop working with updates to YouTube.

Method 1: Use the TamperMonkey Userscript extension

Userscripts like TamperMonkey run within script extensions and let you perform actions like changing

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How to restore your lost homepage on any web browser

If your custom homepage has disappeared, here's how you can get it back.

How to restore your lost homepage on any web browser
Quick Info
  • You can restore your homepage on any web browser by going into the browser settings if it has disappeared, perhaps after an update.
  • The option to add a custom URL lets you set search engines, news websites, or other web addresses as your homepage.
  • The process of adding a custom URL is similar for different browsers, though the exact steps may vary.

In Google Chrome

  1. To restore your homepage in Chrome, go to chrome://settings/ and then click on the 'Appearance' option on the left.
  1. Click on the button on the right of the 'Show Home Button' option
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How (and why) to share a clean URL

It's easy to clean a URL before sharing it.

How (and why) to share a clean URL
Quick Info
  • Clean URLs do not have any parameters containing additional, often unneeded, information.
  • For search engines, clean URLs make it easier to determine the relevance of pages, while users find it easier to share such links.
  • You can clean URLs both manually and using online tools, though there are certain privacy concerns with the latter.

There are various ways by which you can share a clean URL:

  1. Manually identify the base URL, which is the part of the address that informs search engines and users about the website where the page is located. It links to the homepage of
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How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked

Secure your accounts if you fear they've been compromised.

How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked

With our digital footprint expanding at such a fast pace, it's also becoming easier for hackers to target users. Sometimes, a hack might even go unnoticed until it's too late as people don't even use all their accounts regularly, especially if it's a subtle hack (no or small charges to your bank account, no public posts, etc.). Fortunately, most online services have tools that can help users identify if their account is being accessed by anyone else and take back control of their accounts.

Signs you've been hacked

  • You've been logged out of your account. Worse, you cannot log back
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How to share a link to a specific timestamp of a YouTube video

Save others the hassle of finding the part of the video you want them to watch by sharing it directly.

How to share a link to a specific timestamp of a YouTube video
Quick Info
  • You can create links to specific timestamps of a YouTube video both on the web and on mobile.
  • YouTube has a built-in feature to create links with timestamps.
  • You can also manually add the timestamp to a YouTube link.
  • Such links can not only be handy in saving time, but are quite versatile and can be added to emails, social media posts, and more.

On the web

There are multiple methods by which you can link to a specific timestamp of a YouTube video when accessing the platform on a desktop computer.

Using YouTube's linking feature

YouTube's built-in

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How to Insert Hyperlinks in Google Chat

Google Chat now allows users to add hyperlinks in text messages.

How to Insert Hyperlinks in Google Chat
Quick Info
  • Google Chat now supports inserting hyperlinks in messages.
  • Available on both web and mobile apps versions of Google Chat.
  • Feature rolled out to all Google Workspace customers and personal accounts.
  1. Type your message in the chat box.
  2. Highlight the text you want to hyperlink.
  3. Click on the 'Formatting options' icon in the message toolbar.
  1. Click the 'link' icon in the rich text formatting toolbar at the bottom of the chat box.
  1. Enter the URL in the pop-up window and click "Apply".

Keyboard shortcut: You can also use Ctrl + K (Windows/ChromeOS) or Command + K

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