Minimizing YouTube can be helpful when you want to continue playing content in the background while performing other tasks on your device. Here are the steps to minimize the YouTube app:
1. Open the YouTube app on your device and start playing the video you want to listen to.
2. Press the home button on your device to go to the home screen. Alternatively, if you are watching YouTube on a computer, click on the minimize button in the top right corner of the YouTube video.
3. The video will pause automatically. Swipe down the notification panel on your device and you should see a YouTube notification with playback controls.
4. Tap the play button on the notification to resume playback and listen to the audio while using other apps or browsing the web.
Alternatively, you can also use the YouTube website on your mobile or desktop browser to play videos and keep them running in the background while minimizing the browser. Simply start playing the video, then switch to another app or minimize the browser window and the audio will keep playing.