FreeTubeApp / FreeTubeApp/FreeTube

[Feature Request]: Setting to always show video controls

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E: ease of use improvement
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Description

### Guidelines

- [x] I have [searched the issue tracker for open and closed issues](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/issues?q=is%3Aissue+sort%3Arelevance-desc) that are similar to the feature request I want to file, without success.
- [x] I have searched the [documentation](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/) for information that matches the description of the feature request I want to file, without success.
- [x] This issue contains only one feature request.
- [x] I have read and agree to follow the [rules](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/community/rules/).

### Problem Description

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In the first image, a video with no controls showing, in the second, they are. They normally show on hover with the mouse cursor. I frequently use a touchscreen on a laptop, and sometimes miss the exact spot (particularly the dots dropdown) because I can't see exactly where it is.

### Proposed Solution

A setting to always show the controls (The playlist add, the favourite playlist add, and the 3 dots for the menu)

### Alternatives Considered

I do not believe there are any alternatives. I'm sure over time I'll get more accurate, but it would be really nice if I could have the buttons always show, not just on hover.

### Issue Labels

ease of use improvement

### FreeTube Version

v0.24.0 Beta

### Operating System Version

Linux Mint 22.2

### Installation Method

Flathub

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