Conquering the Tiny Tube: How to FINALLY Go Full Screen on YouTube for iPad
Ah, YouTube on the iPad. A portal to endless cat videos, makeup tutorials that leave you convinced you can become a beauty guru, and questionable life hacks that involve duct tape and a toaster (please don't try those at home). But here's the thing: sometimes, that glorious world of content feels frustratingly confined to a little window. Fear not, fellow procrastinators and knowledge seekers! This guide will be your Yoda, leading you to full-screen enlightenment.
The Great Debate: Swipe Up or Fancy Button?
There are two main paths to full-screen nirvana, and both are about as difficult as tying your shoes after three tequila sunrises.
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The Force is Strong With This Swipe (Up): This is the simplest method. Find your favorite video and with a flick of your thumb, swipe up on the video itself. Poof! Full screen. You're welcome.
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Button Bonanza: Look for the little fullscreen icon that vaguely resembles four arrows pointing outwards. It's usually nestled near the bottom right corner of the video player. Give it a tap, and just like magic, you're bathed in the full glory of high-definition cat videos (or whatever your preferred content may be).
Pro Tip: Want to exit full screen and return to your regularly scheduled browsing? Just tap anywhere on the screen (except the video itself) and swipe down. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
The Plot Twist: Why Isn't My Video Filling the Entire Screen?
Sometimes, even with these Jedi-level techniques, you might still see black bars on the side of your video. This is because the video itself might have a different aspect ratio than your iPad screen. Fear not, there's a solution (though it comes with a trade-off):
- Pinch to Zoom (But Beware the Dark Side): With two fingers, spread them apart on the video screen as if you're performing a tiny reverse pizza pull. This will zoom in on the video, making it fill the entire screen. However, you might lose some of the video on the edges. Use this with caution, young Padawan, for knowledge gained at the cost of missing a crucial wardrobe malfunction in that music video might leave you forever confused.
Remember: There's no shame in enjoying YouTube in a smaller window. After all, how else are you supposed to simultaneously watch that tutorial on bread-making while browsing for the perfect pajamas (because apparently those two activities go hand-in-hand)?
So there you have it! With these simple steps, you'll be a full-screen YouTube master in no time. Now go forth and get lost in the wonderful world of procrastination... responsibly, of course.