Ad Blocker?

[roverbarmy]

Just got a new (to me) Windows 11 computer. I use Firefox and previously had Adblock plus. Yay or nay? Any suggestions or observations welcome. Thanks in advance folks.

[MissMoppet]

I've used Ffox and Adblock for years with Win 10 and XP with never any problems plus AVG which has always performed faultlessly.

[Arctic]

A windows 11 laptop should come with it's own security (defender) which is all it needs really and should up date on it's own, what make did you get Dell, did it come with Windows 11 already or did you have to down load it your self.

I am sure there are a few IT guys on here whom can advise you better, i have always found the free 12 months security which most laptops come with ie Norton, Mcafee antivirus etc slow down the PC or laptop.

Windows come with browser Edge which i find ok i also have Chrome, for some browsing which is used occasionally i think both have built in ad blockers?

[torque2me]

Originally Posted by Arctic

A windows 11 laptop should come with it's own security (defender) which is all it needs really and should up date on it's own, what make did you get Dell, did it come with Windows 11 already or did you have to down load it your self.

I am sure there are a few IT guys on here whom can advise you better, i have always found the free 12 months security which most laptops come with ie Norton, Mcafee antivirus etc slow down the PC or laptop.

Windows come with browser Edge which i find ok i also have Chrome, for some browsing which is used occasionally i think both have built in ad blockers?

My "new" Dell (July 2022) with Win 11 is hopeless. Very poor back-up warranty/Technical support. Do not purchase a Dell. My USB ports seem to have a problem. For instance, if I copy a file to a USB Floppy Drive it will only do this to the root. I cannot make a directory (folder in to-days parlance) and this is the same for CD-RW. The devices are not shown in File Manager (Explorer speak). Thankfully, most memory sticks are seen, albeit with shadows (i.e. if a stick is inserted and takes the ID of, say, F: I will get two instances of it. This can have consequences for data integrity..


I have endless e-mails, (approaching 50 odd) asking me to explain the problems (warranty countdown). You would think they would just take remote control and go through the issue process themselves. But oh no! Send it back to us. Sigh......I know what that means. Won't see it for yonks and it will still be the same on return. :-(


Edge is Cortana with a new front end. Junk it. And Pocket and 365 subscription. Microsoft do all this to lock out any competition. I wish I had asked Dell to load the Linux option instead but I needed to "upgrade" my Windows knowledge (post Win98se). I use FF, AVG and Ublock Origin.



Kev
p.s.
This is a computer forum, no?

[roverbarmy]

Originally Posted by torque2me

My "new" Dell (July 2022) with Win 11 is hopeless. Very poor back-up warranty/Technical support. Do not purchase a Dell. My USB ports seem to have a problem. For instance, if I copy a file to a USB Floppy Drive it will only do this to the root. I cannot make a directory (folder in to-days parlance) and this is the same for CD-RW. The devices are not shown in File Manager (Explorer speak). Thankfully, most memory sticks are seen, albeit with shadows (i.e. if a stick is inserted and takes the ID of, say, F: I will get two instances of it. This can have consequences for data integrity..


I have endless e-mails, (approaching 50 odd) asking me to explain the problems (warranty countdown). You would think they would just take remote control and go through the issue process themselves. But oh no! Send it back to us. Sigh......I know what that means. Won't see it for yonks and it will still be the same on return. :-(


Edge is Cortana with a new front end. Junk it. And Pocket and 365 subscription. Microsoft do all this to lock out any competition. I wish I had asked Dell to load the Linux option instead but I needed to "upgrade" my Windows knowledge (post Win98se). I use FF, AVG and Ublock Origin.



Kev
p.s.
This is a computer forum, no?

Whoosh!

[Gelen]

Sorry for bumping but did anyone try Blokada? I switched to a Firestick and all those ads annoy me. I read about the Blokada ad blocker on this site, but it would be great to find out other people's experiences before installing it.

[torque2me]

Originally Posted by Gelen

Sorry for bumping but did anyone try Blokada? I switched to a Firestick and all those ads annoy me. I read about the Blokada ad blocker, but it would be great to find out other people's experiences before installing it.

If you look on download.com they have pages and pages of available sogtware. Also "Best 10 thingamgigs" type reviews (as do the computer media and also Which. Check all them out and see what suits you. Just make sure the app is undeletable in case you want to experiment with others.

[Teflon]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Whoosh!

Complete thread hi-jack, but just thought I'd say: Nice Burns in the profile pic

As for the thread topic, I've always used Adblock without issue, but in the last few weeks, Youtube seems to have got wise to it, and now refuses to play any videos unless I "whitelist" their site.

Cliff

[J1MBO]

Originally Posted by Teflon

Complete thread hi-jack, but just thought I'd say: Nice Burns in the profile pic

As for the thread topic, I've always used Adblock without issue, but in the last few weeks, Youtube seems to have got wise to it, and now refuses to play any videos unless I "whitelist" their site.

Cliff

Had the same issue Cliff and changed to uBlock Origin and never looked back.

In the settings you can purge the cashes and update it manually.

Cheers
Jim

[al_dente]

Firefox and Adblock is a good combo.

If you use sync on your old computer, you can sync your bookmarks and extensions (like Adblock) to your new computer.

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