How I block all online ads
3 days ago
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- #privacy
- #ad-blocking
- Ads support content creators and free services; consider direct support via memberships or donations.
- Browser extensions like uBlock Origin in Firefox are effective for ad blocking, though Chromium-based browsers face limitations due to Manifest V3.
- DNS filtering, using tools like Pi-hole or AdGuard Home, blocks ads in mobile apps by targeting ad-serving domains.
- Routing traffic through a VPN from a cloud provider can reduce ads, as platforms may flag such traffic as fraudulent.
- Additional tools include browser extensions for cookie popups (Consent-O-Matic) and captchas (Buster), and SponsorBlock for skipping sponsored content.
- On iOS, disabling Background App Refresh can prevent unnecessary data collection.
- Patched apps via ReVanced offer ad-free experiences but pose security risks.
- A combination of DNS filtering, browser ad blockers, and VPN usage can block 99% of ads, with the VPN method requiring time to become effective.