Fuzzy screen only on YouTube

[Gardner123_]

my screen is fuzzy and blurry, but only on YouTube. Can anybody help me with this?

[M_Salman]

Hi @Gardner123_ 

If your screen appears fuzzy or blurry only when watching videos on YouTube, it might be related to your browser settings, video settings, or network connection. Here are some steps to help resolve the issue:

1. Check Video Quality Settings:

   • On the YouTube video player, click the gear icon (Settings) in the lower right corner.
   • Ensure that the video quality is set to a higher resolution (e.g., 720p, 1080p, or higher), if your internet connection supports it.

2. Check Internet Connection:

   • Ensure you have a stable and fast internet connection to stream videos in high quality. If your connection is slow, YouTube may automatically reduce the video quality.

3. Browser Cache and Cookies:

   • Clear your browser's cache and cookies. This can often resolve issues with video playback. Check your browser settings for options to clear browsing data.

4. Try a Different Browser:

   • If the issue persists, try accessing YouTube using a different web browser to see if the problem is specific to the browser you are using.

5. Update or Reinstall Browser:

   • Make sure your browser is up to date. Consider reinstalling it if the problem persists.

6. Check Hardware Acceleration:

   • Sometimes hardware acceleration can cause display issues.
   • In most browsers, you can toggle this setting under Settings > Advanced > System by turning off "Use hardware acceleration when available."

7. Update Graphics Driver:

   • Check for updates to your graphics card driver. An outdated driver can cause display problems.

8. Disable Browser Extensions:

   • Disable all browser extensions and then reload YouTube. Some extensions can interfere with video playback.