I just got a new computer and wanted to know which blocker is the best. I had one on my old computer that blocked utube ads and was really good, but can't remember what it was. Thanks.
Best ad blocker?
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Ublock origin works well for me, maybe someone will know something newer thats better.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ - for firefox
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en - for chrome
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ - for firefox
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en - for chrome
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Ad Blocker Plus (ABP) seems to work good for me. It's the default ad blocker used in Maxthon browser, but lately I'm using Chrome. ABP is available as an Extension for Chrome and I'm using it in Chrome now. Seems effective.
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Ad Blocker Plus (ABP) seems to work good for me. It's the default ad blocker used in Maxthon browser, but lately I'm using Chrome. ABP is available as an Extension for Chrome and I'm using it in Chrome now. Seems effective.
+1
Its awesome if you watch youtube vids or music.
Ad Blocker Plus (ABP) seems to work good for me. It's the default ad blocker used in Maxthon browser, but lately I'm using Chrome. ABP is available as an Extension for Chrome and I'm using it in Chrome now. Seems effective.
+1
Its awesome if you watch youtube vids or music.
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I use Adblock Plus and have for ages, quite satisfied with it.
Adblock Plus for past several years has been excellent. Prior to this the ones I used let stuff in all the time. Using Firefox browser.
I use the Opera browser. It has an ad-blocker built in and works great. I switched from Chrome and Opera is a lot less invasive.
Thanks all. I remember the little stop sign icon for the adblock plus so I reinstalled it on my new computer.
Adblock Plus doesn’t block all ads, but rather operates what it calls an “acceptable ads” program, where ads that meet its criteria for things like placement, size, and distinction, are “whitelisted”—that is, if the company displaying the ads is willing to split the revenue gained by whitelisting with Adblock Plus. Companies can apply to have their sites whitelisted, but Adblock Plus has also reached out to some to solicit their business.
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/heres-how-that-adblocker-youre-using-makes-money/
We use uBlock Origin on all tablets and phones and browsers
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/heres-how-that-adblocker-youre-using-makes-money/
We use uBlock Origin on all tablets and phones and browsers
Opera Internet Browser. It's built in and works amazing.
uBlock Origin. Aside from a less slick UI it kicks AdBlock's tail all over the place: https://techonation.com/ublock-origin-vs-adblock-plus/
I like Privacy Badger in FireFox
Even the standard AdBlock works wonders. Its programmable and I haven't seen ads for ages. When I am on other computers I don't own I am amazed at the ad pollution I never see.
The best add blocker is the one that coordinates with your browser the best. If you go to your browser's website, they'll have an add blocker extension that they recommend.
Originally Posted By: Blkstanger
I use the Opera browser. It has an ad-blocker built in and works great. I switched from Chrome and Opera is a lot less invasive.
+1 I love the Opera browser and their ad blocker works wonderfully. I never went back to Firefox or Chrome after Opera.
I use the Opera browser. It has an ad-blocker built in and works great. I switched from Chrome and Opera is a lot less invasive.
+1 I love the Opera browser and their ad blocker works wonderfully. I never went back to Firefox or Chrome after Opera.
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Adblock Plus doesn’t block all ads, but rather operates what it calls an “acceptable ads” program, where ads that meet its criteria for things like placement, size, and distinction, are “whitelisted”—that is, if the company displaying the ads is willing to split the revenue gained by whitelisting with Adblock Plus. Companies can apply to have their sites whitelisted, but Adblock Plus has also reached out to some to solicit their business.
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/heres-how-that-adblocker-youre-using-makes-money/
We use uBlock Origin on all tablets and phones and browsers
Yep, when this came out I stopped using adblock. I think they also sold browsing data (but i might remember that wrong).
Adblock Plus doesn’t block all ads, but rather operates what it calls an “acceptable ads” program, where ads that meet its criteria for things like placement, size, and distinction, are “whitelisted”—that is, if the company displaying the ads is willing to split the revenue gained by whitelisting with Adblock Plus. Companies can apply to have their sites whitelisted, but Adblock Plus has also reached out to some to solicit their business.
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/heres-how-that-adblocker-youre-using-makes-money/
We use uBlock Origin on all tablets and phones and browsers
Yep, when this came out I stopped using adblock. I think they also sold browsing data (but i might remember that wrong).
Originally Posted By: Blkstanger
I use the Opera browser. It has an ad-blocker built in and works great. I switched from Chrome and Opera is a lot less invasive.
Me 2. From time to time I find websites the won't let me in unless I shut it off. Opera is an excellent browser.
I use the Opera browser. It has an ad-blocker built in and works great. I switched from Chrome and Opera is a lot less invasive.
Me 2. From time to time I find websites the won't let me in unless I shut it off. Opera is an excellent browser.
Some sites are beginning to retaliate against ad blockers. MensHealth will blur the fonts on the whole page.
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