To remove shortcuts from your computer's desktop, just right-click on them and select "Delete" or "Move to Trash." You can also use the Delete key on your keyboard, or drag the shortcuts to the trash.
YouTube could slow down sometimes without you knowing because of the website and app caches. If this is enough to bother you, then you might want to clear them on your phone or desktop right away.
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