Here's some interesting posts from the Debian Forum(s):
On Watching YouTube:
http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=51504
Tweaking Synaptics Touchpads:
http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=50061
Alternatives to Network Manager:
http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=17199
Caveat Emptor.