Casting from the YouTube app to my TV via Chromecast used to be simple and great. Open the app, tap Cast, queue up videos, let other people in the room add stuff. It just worked.

Now it’s an Inception-level nightmare. You’re navigating up and down through layers of madness, finally regaining consciousness shaking and covered in sweat, only to discover the mission failed completely and you’re watching a video about the latest diaper technology instead of the survival-in-the-wilderness queue you thought you were building.

And voice control? Before Gemini I could say “Hey Google, rewind 30 seconds” or “fast forward a minute.” Now the only commands it recognizes are pause and play. We’re going backwards.

How did this happen? Did someone forget that these “improvements” are shipping to the live app?

Come on, YouTube. You can do much better.

I see they've made some big changes to the way layers work, and introduced Adventure Modes (Hike, Off-Road, Snow, Custom). Their YouTube channel hasn't posted a video in three years, and their website blog doesn't seem terribly active either. So, those of you using Gaia GPS, is it still worth the subscription, or would you recommend another app/service at this point? I'm mostly interested in using it for travel in North America.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all. As the title says, I see YouTubers storing their 1lb propane tanks laying down in drawers/under their beds all the time. How are they not being blown to kingdom come?

Edit: I ask because I'm currently setting up my SUV for camping and have concerns about propane storage.

Here's what ChatGPT has to say:

It’s dangerous to store propane tanks laying down because propane cylinders are designed to be upright so the pressure relief valve stays in the vapor space, not submerged in liquid propane.

Why upright matters

Inside a propane tank, there are two phases:

• Liquid propane at the bottom
• Propane vapor (gas) above it

When the tank is upright:

• The valve draws vapor as intended.
• The safety relief valve vents gas if pressure gets too high.

When the tank is laid on its side:

1. Liquid propane can reach the valve

That’s the biggest risk. If liquid propane escapes instead of vapor:

• It expands rapidly into gas (about 270x in volume)
• Creates a much larger flammable cloud
• Can cause frost burns or damage regulators/appliances

2. Relief valve may malfunction or vent liquid

The pressure relief valve is positioned assuming upright storage. On its side, it may release liquid propane instead of vapor during overheating.

3. Rolling / valve damage

Cylinders on their side can roll, strike objects, or stress the valve assembly. A damaged valve can become a serious leak hazard.

4. Vehicle transport hazard

If transporting in a car/SUV lying down, propane can leak into the cabin or cargo area and ignite from a spark.

Are there exceptions?

Some forklift propane cylinders are specifically designed for horizontal use and have special valves/indexing pins. Standard grill or portable cylinders are not.

Best practice

• Store upright
• Outdoors or in a ventilated area
• Secured so it can’t tip over
• Away from heat sources
• Never in a hot enclosed vehicle for long periods