New computer, best AD blocker for Windows 11
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I've used AdblockPlus for years. Works fine in pretty much every browser. You do have to go into the settings and turn off "show acceptable ads" to block all ads, not just most of them.
Ublock Origin is "better" in theory and some people swear by it, but it's a bit too strict and blocks entire pages or links from email sometimes. A hassle to explain to clients, friends, family, etc. which is why I prefer and recommend ABP.
Ublock Origin is "better" in theory and some people swear by it, but it's a bit too strict and blocks entire pages or links from email sometimes. A hassle to explain to clients, friends, family, etc. which is why I prefer and recommend ABP.
ABP successfully blocks all YT ads as long as you turn off "show acceptable ads" in the extension settings.
I just use the Brave browser. All the built in ad blocking you'll need right out of the box. Also great at deflecting redirects when streaming.
Brave is a great option for those who want privacy, security and no tracking.
It was not an option during the time I used it, this was years ago.
You can also hide your IP address in Brave by selecting "Disable non-proxied UDP" in WebRTC handling policy.
ABP with HTTPS on for daily use on Chrome.
Then Brave for real privacy, and Edge for compatability without adblocker.
Works for me.
Then Brave for real privacy, and Edge for compatability without adblocker.
Works for me.
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Opera browser.
I use whatever "ad-block" is installed in common browsers (I use Vivaldi, Opera, Firefox primarily) and then this:
It's a repository of tracking, spam, advertising, etc. sites that is updated often. Use that to modify your HOSTS file, which essentially makes your system unable to find them. I've found it *can* break a few things. My biggest gripe is by default it breaks many Google sponsored links that I sometimes want to see, but I've gotten used to avoiding those where it's second nature now. One could fine tune the hosts file so that it doesn't cripple Google sponsored links.
Using a Hosts File To Make The Internet Not Suck (as much)
Instructions on how to use a hosts file to avoid viewing ads and to make your internet experience more pleasant.
someonewhocares.org
It's a repository of tracking, spam, advertising, etc. sites that is updated often. Use that to modify your HOSTS file, which essentially makes your system unable to find them. I've found it *can* break a few things. My biggest gripe is by default it breaks many Google sponsored links that I sometimes want to see, but I've gotten used to avoiding those where it's second nature now. One could fine tune the hosts file so that it doesn't cripple Google sponsored links.
