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Why is so much data used when watching YouTube?
Is there anything I can do to reduce the amount of data used while watching videos on YouTube?
Yes, there are a few things you can try. First, you can manually adjust the video quality by clicking on the gear icon in the lower right corner of the video player, and then selecting a lower resolution. This will reduce the amount of data used per minute, but may also reduce the quality of the video. You can also try turning off the Autoplay feature, which will prevent YouTube from automatically playing the next video in the queue. Lastly, make sure you are not simultaneously conducting other data-intensive tasks, such as downloading files or streaming music, while you are watching YouTube.