Many people have already gotten used to watching YouTube without ads in a "workaround" way. You turn on one plugin, make a few clicks, and that's it, a video without "guess what happened to my skin after this cream" and Lovare tea. But it looks like this era is coming to an end." Firefox and Opera users report that no more videos play when ad blocker is enabled. You just see a black screen and a message that "Ad blockers violate YouTube's Terms of Service" or others with a similar meaning: either turn off the blocker or go to YouTube Premium. No options. Or maybe they do exist? Let's take a closer look. What exactly is going on? YouTube has started to actively block video viewing when AdBlock is enabled. At first it looked like a warning, but now it's...

Video as in 2008: what's going on? Recently, watching YouTube has become a real quest for many people. People joke that videos are reminiscent of the days when everyone used to sit on a slow internet connection and watch videos in 240p quality. But today, the problem is serious, and memes can't fix it. What happened? Over the past day, Reddit users have started complaining en masse that YouTube automatically turns on low video quality (from 144p to 360p) even if they have perfectly stable Wi-Fi or high-speed mobile internet. Changing it manually doesn't always help either. The video starts to freeze, stops, or simply switches back to low quality. Reddit users write: "Why is the automatic 'higher picture quality' now 240p?" and other comments: The scale of the problem The problem does not depend on specific gadgets or browsers...

It was only a matter of time before Skype was gone. It seemed that the service was about to die, but Microsoft kept releasing updates to prolong its existence. This time, however, it's serious: in May, the company will finally "turn off the lights" for Skype. What will be replaced? Well, you guessed it - a switch to Teams. Vigilant users have noticed, and XDA has confirmed, that a message has appeared in the latest test version of Skype for Windows: "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue calling and chatting in Teams.". It also mentions that some of your friends have already switched to Teams Free, probably based on their contact list. Rest in peace, Skype Skype was launched in 2003, and Microsoft bought it in 2011. A few years later, the company abandoned its own...

Instagram may announce a new app with short videos. The head of the social network Adam Mosseri said this during a private meeting, according to the tech publication The Information. Their correspondent was present at a private meeting between Adam Mosseri and representatives of Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The latter have not yet given an official comment on the matter. The release of the new app was timed to coincide with the events of January, when Donald Trump gave TikTok 75 days to comply with the law and raised the issue of blocking the app. At that time, Trump expressed the idea of joint management of TikTok, proposing to divide ownership between the United States and the Chinese company ByteDance in a 50-50 ratio. However, he did not provide details on how this could work. The Biden administration...

Affiliate marketing is a constant game of advancement, where the speed of decision-making and strategic thinking determine the result. Dmytro Myasnikov, COO of AdKey.Agency, has been developing this area for almost 10 years, building teams, testing new approaches, and accumulating successful cases. How is the market changing, what distinguishes top specialists, and what challenges will the industry face in 2025? These and many other issues are discussed in our conversation. Enjoy reading! Starting in an affiliate program How did you get into the field of affiliate marketing? What was your first step? I started working with traffic in 2015. At first, I was engaged in browser and mobile games through targeted advertising. For some time, I was driving traffic to the agency on my own, and then I started to form a team there. Since 2019, I have been heading...

Today's competitive market is based on three main principles of success: planning, implementation, and monitoring. However, it's not just about creating effective strategies and executing actions. For a business to generate stable profits and remain competitive, it is necessary to constantly keep your finger on the pulse of the market. That is why measurable indicators become the basis of company management - they allow you to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and respond and correct in time if the goals are not achieved. Let's analyze 5 key metrics for measuring business performance. What are performance metrics? Performance metrics are a system of calculations and indicators that play an important role in the daily activities of the company and at the same time are a powerful tool for improving strategic decisions. Depending on the industry and goals, these metrics are...

Vadym Kuzmytskyi: about life, arbitration and the future of traffic Vadym Kuzmytskyi is a co-founder of the Sinners arbitration team, which has established itself as a strong player in the traffic sector in a short time. His path is an example of bold decisions, love for his work and the ability to build a team based on trust and mutual respect. In our interview, Vadym shares his vision of the business, tells why he gave up a stable life in London in favor of new challenges in Kyiv, and explains why he believes that success is built not through rigidity but through quality teamwork. We also talked about Sinners' plans, the role of neural networks in the future of arbitration, and what "working with fire in your eyes" means to him. About life and motivation Top 3 main values in...

Problems of brands in SMM When developing content for social media, brands often face two main mistakes: Focusing on sales only. Content is focused on lead generation, but ignores building trust and reputation. Focus on visuals. Brands create beautiful but ineffective posts that don't generate conversions. The ideal approach is to balance sales and branding. Social networks can be both an effective sales channel and a powerful tool for building an image. We prescribe the SMM ecosystem An ecosystem is a strategic document that defines the role of each platform in your content strategy. What does the SMM ecosystem include: Social networks. The list of platforms where the brand will be represented. Target audience (TA). Define who you are creating content for (B2B, B2C, teenagers, youth, etc.). The purpose of each platform. For example, Instagram for visual presentation of products,...

Pavel Panov is an example of an entrepreneur who is not afraid of challenges and is willing to take risks for great results. Since childhood, he has learned that hard work and discipline are the keys to success. In this interview, Pavlo shares his experience, views on success, and how to build a strong team that not only accomplishes tasks but also becomes a true part of a common goal. His story is inspiring, and his approach to work shows that strategy and perseverance can change even the most difficult circumstances. You started working at the age of 12. How did it affect your life? It was a challenge, but I am very grateful for it. Every experience from a young age taught me to appreciate work and the people around me. Even small steps lead to big changes, and...