The Secret Deals That Make YouTube Buffer

The Secret Deals That Make YouTube Buffer

If you ever find yourself having to wait for YouTube to buffer video—but ads, they load just fine—then don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s likely you’re on the receiving end of a corporate deal which limits how much you can enjoy online video.

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