So with ublock origin being taken off the appstore wondering what the go to adblocker is for Chrome? I've tried ublock origin lite and adblocker plus and both don't block ads as well and many sites pick up that I'm using an adblocker. Wondering if there is an effective solution that I can use with chrome?
Reading about adguard but not sure if it's as good and can block YouTube/twitch ads and block websites from seeing if you're using an adblocker.
Firefox is the answer. Far better than Chrome.
Just sorting history on Chrome is a majoe HF. FFox blows it away in many ways.
Do you have trouble with the Cloudflare infinite verification loop?
Nope. I use Cloudflare DNS and even operate Cloudflare on my own domains.
it will also use less ram
I tried firefox but even on my decently powered pc it's not as snappy as chrome is. Chrome and edge are noticeably snappier and more responsive. When I click on a link Firefox has a slight half a second delay on everything.
I've tried turning on/off hardware acceleration but no dice.
Apparently Google makes their websites slower on Firefox and supposedly you can work around this by setting your user-agent to Chrome (in Firefox). Maybe try that if the issue is Google websites?
Half a second, isn't that worth the ad blocking?
Try floorp or iceraven.
+1 on switching to Firefox. I put it off for years thinking it would be difficult transferring everything. But boy I was wrong. Super simple and huge quality of life improvements.
One feature I’m loving is sending tabs between my devices. Very handy
https://vale.rocks/posts/everything-is-chrome on browser history and the reason adblockers don't work on Chrome.
I've swapped to firefox + ublock origin
brave browser and ublock origin
I use Brave Browser, it has built in adblocking no extension required so the ManifestV2 end of support doesn't effect it.
The browser itself seems faster than Edge & Chrome on my desktop and laptop too. There's some "web3" and crypto stuff you want to turn off in settings then a few extra icons on the toolbar for like their VPN product you can right click on the icons and just remove them.
I found Brave does bloat after a while and and needs a good clean out.
I don't mind Brave but remember it is still Chromium so you're supporting Chrome market share
OP, your problem lies with Chrome, not the adblocker. Google doesn't want you to use an adblocker, so they are beginning to take them off the Play store so that there is no other way for you to install them. It's been a while coming, unfortunately.
LibreWolf + uBlock Origin = BEST
Firefox + uBlock Origin = 2nd Firefox looks keen to sell data
Chrome + uBlock Origin Lite = 3rd
Also highly recommend AdBlock
Mullvad browser is better than Librewolf
Why do these browsers sound like Scandinavian metal bands?
Mullvad is the word for mole in Swedish.
Opera browser with uBlock Origin installed.
Brave browser!!
You should migrate away from Chrome. While Firefox is a good alternative, they recently changed their privacy policy which involves data collection (but might be backtracking due to backlash). Brave seems like a good option but haven't looked into them a lot.
I'm still on Chrome and switched to Adguard extension. Same experience as ublock origin. Also works with youtube - no ads, no issues with playback or youtube throwing a fit!
Wanted to move away from Chrome and tried Safari, Brave, Firefox, Arc, Opera (all on macos). Had minor to major issues with all of them, so back using Chrome for now.
I use Chrome everyday and someone from Dell computers help desk recommended ADBLOCK and ADGUARD. Not sure if that helps but i like that they have a Pause button so if sites pick up that they are on I just pause while on that specific site. I am talking about sites like Cashrewards.
Unfortunately due to changes with Chrome, some may not work anymore. I know my uBlock Origin has been forcibly disabled.
https://adguard.com/en/blog/mv2-extensions-no-longer-alterna… tells you more about the change from Manifest v2 to Manifest v3 in Google Chrome which is impacting add-ons.
I've had about 6 add-ons forcibly disabled now because of this change and Google Chrome update.
Like others said above, Brave
Use an ad blocking DNS. Then it works across all browsers, all devices (if set at router level). If this is for work, then you are probably limited in what you can use anyway but Brave is a good option.
I would recommend a multi-layered approach to manage privacy and anonymity:
Want to know how it works behind these scenes then check out https://contrachrome.com/
So is vpn simply logging onto an account and it works on phone or computer?
What is adblocker. Does it prevent u accidentally clicking on an add? And can you use it on yhe mobile phones
An ad blocker stops ads from loading, usually by blocking web addresses known to serve ads, but there are other ways too. You can't accidentally click on an ad because there aren't any ads to start with. Note that they're not always 100% perfect, so sometimes you'll still see some ads.
Whether it works on your phone or not depends on what method you use, but there are certainly ways to block ads on your phone.
Thanks. Oh so block the ads from loading.
Say if you get some computer virus how does your computer get compromised? And would you be able to tell you have a virus?
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how does your computer get compromised?
Loads of ways. Usually through visiting/downloading things from dodgy websites, and running software that hasn't been updated. But these days that's less common and less attractive to digital criminals than compromising online accounts (usually via phishing).
If you have anti malware software you should be able to run a scan to check for viruses and other malware on your device. They don't all pick everything up, but mostly they're pretty good.
@moar bargains: Thanks so like malwarebytes.
Also once they gain access through a virus what usually happens? Like can they do stuff without the owner knowing
@ATTS: Yep, Malwarebytes is good. So is BitDefender.
It depends a little on the level of compromise of the device, but in general it's worth assuming that they can do whatever they want without the owner being aware (unless they know what to look for). This may include things like stealing files, setting up a keylogger to steal logins and passwords to online accounts (e.g. banks), even turning on camera and microphone without the users knowledge to observe them. This can be used for extortion or blackmail. Another common tactic these days is ransomware, which locks up all your files so they are unusable until you pay the 'ransom'.
If you suspect a device has been compromised, you should switch it off and leave it turned off for at least 30 minutes. If you are not confident to try and remove the malware yourself, your best bet is to seek help from a professional. If you want to try yourself, here's a decent guide you could try: https://www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/recover-from/mal…
@moar bargains: Oh thanks. So if turn computer of for 30 minutes its not likely they will come back?
Also is it common for peoples computers to get compromised?
@moar bargains: Also if it doesnt pickup everything how would someone know if they compromised or not?
Oh thanks. So if turn computer of for 30 minutes its not likely they will come back?
Many types of malware will come back, but some only live in RAM (short term memory, erased by a long enough power off), so that's always a good starting point. This is more likely on phones from what I understand, but I'm sure it applies to some computers malware too. Also, some people think they are being affected by hackers, or viruses or something, but it's just bugs that have built up, so a reboot will usually fix that too which might fix the problem.
Also is it common for peoples computers to get compromised?
Depends what you're comparing it to. It's way more common that people who have walked on the moon, but way less common than getting a cold. One source I saw recently estimated that 15% of US citizens had been affected by cybercrime in 2022. "Being affected by cybercrime" is also quite broad. It can range from full, catastrophic device compromise, takeover and data/financial loss (very rare), to having a scammer call them (quite common).
Could u give eg of what to look out for?
Lots of things to look for. Most commonly it's account activity from unusual locations. E.g. someone logged into your google account from another country. Other things are being unable to access files, your computer is suddenly and persistently slower than it used to be and seems to be running hot or draining the battery quickly, unusual network activity e.g. sending internet traffic to strange locations (this requires advanced monitoring and investigation - it's not something the average user would be able to reliably spot), or consistent error messages, or browser popups or automatic redirecting to a webpage you didn't intend to open. Lots more things too, but they're some of the most common ones.
Also if it doesnt pickup everything how would someone know if they compromised or not?
Modern anti malware software is very good, but it's not invincible, and it can only pick things up once other people have discovered them and alerted the malware software about them. So sometimes malware can use publicly unknown bugs or holes in the operating system to compromise devices, but this is pretty rare.
Brave Browser is available for Android & iOS and has a built in ad blocker you can enable.
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Maybe switch browsers? Google is hostile to ad blockers because they are an advertising company. They deliberately crippled Ad blockers in Chrome with Manifest V3. Perhaps switch to Firefox? Ublock Origin works as intended in Firefox.