YouTube watchers praise ‘awesome’ new option to disable annoying Shorts — here’s how to do it
A new time limit option on YouTube Shorts allows users to effectively remove the feature entirelyThe new zero-minute timer stops Shorts from showing up on users’ home feedsIt hasn’t rolled out to all users yet, but enabling the setting is quick and easy It’s been a long time coming, but after many requests, YouTube has finally given users the option to disable Shorts from appearing on the homepage. While it’s still visible in the subscriptions feed, it’s a significant step for users who want the feature eradicated. As reported by The Verge, YouTube has implemented a zero-minute option for Shorts, which effectively stops users from accessing the feature. Previously, the lowest time limit option was 15 minutes, but users will now have full control over their viewing preferences on Shorts. Most importantly, the new addition is made to help adults decrease (or eliminate) the time spent scrolling, while also serving as an ideal tool for parental control. […]
