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[–] 182 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • [–] 47 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Besides it's usefulness as an adblocker, I like how it allows you to disable javascript for a site with just 2 clicks. Closing a newsletter popup works for a visit, but no javascript works forever.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)
  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago

    There are also (somewhat hidden) "hard modes" where the only indicator that you're in a different mode is that the badge number next to the uBlock icon changes color.

    You can have it block all third party scripts by default for every website, or even go all out and basically use it like noscript. Pretty much breaks every individual website though but you can choose individually what to let through and save it based on domain (I believe) so you really only need to do it once.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    There is also a setting under Default Behavior to disable javascript: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Per-site-switches#no-scripting

    Which would then require you to allow it for each site.

    I use NoScript for that purpose though. I've not delved into uBlocks configuration, but NoScript makes it pretty easy to only allow javascript from certain sources on the page (can easily select which third party sites to allow).

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  • [–] 67 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

    In short: all are Crap, use UBlockOrigin

    (ABP is worse, Adguard "intelligently shows ads", Ghostery is spyware)

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    ... I had an IT tech from our old MSP tell me her knowledge/recommendation of ABP is what got her the job.

    I knew her boss, and doubt that was the reason (probably more because she was cheap entry level labor), but that some people have that take in a professional setting shocked me. I don't think your ad-blocker recommendation will ever be what lands you a job, but I do think it's possible for it to be the reason you don't get a job.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Gotta source about ghostery?!

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I dont find the actual article but in the past they sent every site you visit to their servers. Which is simply stupid.

    Same goes for FlagFox, Internet Archive addon, TOS;DR and other addons.

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    [–] 65 points 2 years ago (1 child)
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    extension design and strong content filters make AdBlock for Firefox a solid choice for people who don’t necessarily despise all ads

    Do these people exist and if so, have they been checked for brainworms?

    The rest is also stupid, ublock origin can and does block trackers, and can be made to block more stuff if you want. It's strictly better in every way than the competition, which lets through more stuff, and/or sells your info. The article would be very short though if they just said that.

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    [–] 33 points 2 years ago

    You should only use Unlock Origin in my opinion... But I'm open to other propositions

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  • [–] 27 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I also would vote for uBlock Origins. This is by far the best solution on the market. It blocks more than just ads and trackers. uBlock blocks also malware sites, popups, miners and other annoyances. Or you can also use it as an URL shortener tool to get rid of the tracking parameters in the URLs.

    Something I've also been looking at more closely for a few days now is Arkenfox to hardening my Firefox more effective. Does anyone here has some experiences with Arkenfox?

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    [–] 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)
  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I see all the Ublock Origin love, I also want to bring up Privacy badger (while not an adblocker I use it and would love for people to confirm it's relevancy to me).

    Should be part of the basic user extension kit afaik

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    [–] 14 points 2 years ago

    As well as origin the EFF has some great browser plugins and tools that have held up for over a decade https://www.eff.org/pages/tools

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago*

    uBlock Origin + NoScript + Toggle referrer (+ SponsorBlock for YT).

    NoScript can be a pain to manage occasionally but even on pemit-all-by-default mode you can block some of the more ubiquitous insidious trackers like Google and Facebook without impacting your functionality at all.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    uBlock Origin + default Firefox tracker blocker on 'Strict'

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    Ublock origin + web annoyance ultralist

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    uMatrix + uBlock Origin

    Edit: For YouTube there is also SponsorBlock, but I don't use YouTube directly anymore. It's part of FreeTube, so you could add SponsorBlock to the list too if you want. More Edit: yt-dlp also supports SponsorBlock for downloaded videos.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Umatrix was awesome but is unfortunately not maintained anymore since July 21, 2021. Ublock origin is a perfect replacement though and can be deeply configured behind its simpler appearance. Coupled with the LibRedirect add-on in the Librewolf browser and I can navigate ad and tracking free.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Dang, I was not aware uMatrix was not maintained anymore. But it does still its job and has its own usefulness. I like the interface and how everything is layed out easily, where I can allow or deny specific domains or categories back and forth. It shows in a table which domain requests what category (and how many). So this is to me invaluable and a good companion alongside uBlock Origin. I can also just allow only images for a certain domain in example, not just its entirety. Its easy to see and work from this table to me. Like in this screenshot:

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    Linux: firefox/waterfox + uBlock + UnboundVPN on OpnSense Router (via wireguard if not at home) + YouTube premium (1$ a month payed via india)

    iOS: safari + 1Blocker(lifetime) + UnboundVPN on OpnSense Router (via wireguard if not at home) + YT premium (1$/month)

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    On Safari for iOS and macOS, I prefer Wipr instead of 1Blocker.

    It’s lighter, easier to use, cheaper, scores more on d3ward’s ad-block test (but that may fluctuate).

    E: added specific browser.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Got 2 not blocked with my iPhone over mobile network 😇 1blocker is mostly fallback, if I have to turn VPN off for something. I bought it long ago, and since I have already paid, I‘ll use it 😁

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    pfBlockerNG at the network edge and ublockorigin on devices.

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