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Discussion in 'General' started by Shanx, 13 Jul 2023.

  1. Shanx

    Shanx What's a Dremel?

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    Hi all

    I'm now getting to the point where the number of ads popping up whilst watching Youtube and in general that i am considering using an ad blocker, free ones of course :grin:.

    What do you guys use/recommend.

    Thanks in advance
    Shanx
     
    Shanx, 13 Jul 2023
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  2. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    I find a combo of Adblock Plus, uBlock Origin & Privacy Badger works like Domestos on ads.
     
    IanW, 13 Jul 2023
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  3. Cookie Monster

    Cookie Monster Multimodder

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    Only kills 99% of ads, then?
     
    Cookie Monster, 13 Jul 2023
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  4. David

    David μoʍ ɼouმ qᴉq λon ƨbԍuq ϝʁλᴉuმ ϝo ʁԍɑq ϝμᴉƨ

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    I simply use a VPN and the basic ad blocker in Opera browser - I don't see Youtube ads. At. All. Pre-roll, mid role.. nothing!

    I might employ Privacy badger for my laptop, because there's some oddness when trying to use my VPN on the company network at lunchtime. Must remember totry that when I get back next week.
     
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  5. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    Mr_Mistoffelees, 13 Jul 2023
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  6. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    Pi-Hole on the whole network, adblock plus, privacy badger, ghostery and NoScript on my PC, don't use yootoob.

    Ads? What are these ads you speak of?

    Tbh the shock of interest browsing when roaming on 3/4/5G is VERY jarring.
     
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  7. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    If you're on Android, you can enjoy the same experience with VPN-based ad blockers like DNS66 and AdAway - and/or install Firefox and use uBlock Origin.

    If you're on iOS, it's harder - but assuming it supports connecting to a VPN, you could always set up an endpoint on your home network and VPN into that to get the same Pi-Hole benefits on a mobile connection.
     
    Gareth Halfacree, 13 Jul 2023
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  8. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    Tbh I do very little general browsing whilst roaming, it tends to be dedicated apps and the odd direct to a specific website for an address when needed.

    It's not like I would ever go to some of the worst offending websites anyway.
     
    Fingers66, 13 Jul 2023
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  9. goldstar0011

    goldstar0011 Multimodder

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    PiHole on the network and some browser plugins and Opera browser VPN, seems to do the job
     
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  10. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    uBlock Origin on Chrome and Chredge, DNS66 on Android after G mentioned it a few years back (and again just above).
    Though I did end up subscribing to YouTube Premium Family as both MrsYuu and I "consume" a fair amount on the telly.
     
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  11. Mr Happy

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    Anything that blocks ads on Twitch by any chance?
     
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  12. loftie

    loftie Multimodder

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    just flicked through a few channels and saw no ads - using ublock origin
     
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  13. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    Since switching to Brave on Windows, macOS and robot phone, I see no ads.
     
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  14. Shanx

    Shanx What's a Dremel?

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    Many thanks Guys, plenty there for me to have a look at, much appreciated.
     
    Shanx, 15 Jul 2023
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