Step-by-Step Instructions
TubeStop is a browser extension that requires either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to operate. It works by slightly modifying the way YouTube works whenever a page containing embedded video is loaded. If you are not already using one of these excellent, extendable browsers to surf the web, you can download either (or both) using the related download links for this article.
Once you are up and running with either Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, access the download page for TubeStop. This is different depending on which browser you are using. TubeStop for Google Chrome , TubeStop for Mozilla Firefox.
· When viewing the relevant browser download page for TubeStop, click either Add to Chrome (for Google Chrome users) or Download Now (for Mozilla Firefox users). On both browsers, you will then have to confirm installation of the extension software, so click the necessary OK option when prompted. Mozilla Firefox must be restarted after TubeStop has been installed.
· Next, access YouTube using the normal address (http://www.youtube.com) or via a browser favourite.
· Select a video to watch using the search field, or pick a random video from the offerings presented on the YouTube landing page.
· Clicking any video link in YouTube opens the page where that clip is embedded in the player. Normally, the clip starts loading and will play automatically when it has enough of the clip loaded. With TubeStop, however, the behaviour changes - instead of the video starting automatically, you will now see a "Click to play, courtesy of TubeStop" link in the middle of the player. So you can now get settled in and comfortable and decide for yourself when you want the clip to begin. Most importantly - you can also make any adjustments to the volume during this time.
Tips & Advice
TubeStop also has a welcome side effect - users have reported that it prevents annoying ads from playing in YouTube before your video begins. That's two annoyances fixed in one free browser extension!
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