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Video audio turns off if I switch to new tab

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Is there a possibility that a video played on another tab (which you're not watching) will block or mute the audio? I wish I could listen to the news and music while I work on other pages, thank you.

Is there a possibility that a video played on another tab (which you're not watching) will block or mute the audio? I wish I could listen to the news and music while I work on other pages, thank you.

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in about:config ensure that media.suspend-bkgnd-video.enabled is set to true