12gauge82 Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, ph5172 said: I assume the ads pay for the forum. could we all chip in and get rid of them for good? I'll let you organise that one, good luck👍😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) How much info does Google have about people ? I've been getting quite a few adds for kids electric bikes . Funny that the daughter and her other half have been looking at them for their kids . 100 miles away ! Edited March 20, 2021 by cuffy Missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Been a pleasant change not getting blindsided by unwanted ads. Will have a look at Firefox on my mobile, I installed it other year but didn't like it much. Will try it again me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 15 hours ago, cuffy said: How much info does Google have about people ? I've been getting quite a few adds for kids electric bikes . Funny that the daughter and her other half have been looking at them for their kids . 100 miles away ! What ever you have looked at Google know about it try looking at something you would not normally look at I can guarantee you will get ads for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Every few months this exact same thread pops up, I don`t get these problems and this is why . You are seeing these adds for several reasons and the two most common are (1) you do not clear the cache in the browser you use (2) you are not using Brave as your browser. Install and setup Brave to automatically clear history on exit and your adds will stop, it really is that simple and there are plenty of tutorials on the net telling you how to do this. Brave also has a built in VPN and private browsing for you to use should you wish and there is no setup needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 8 hours ago, sportsbob said: Every few months this exact same thread pops up, I don`t get these problems and this is why . You are seeing these adds for several reasons and the two most common are (1) you do not clear the cache in the browser you use (2) you are not using Brave as your browser. Install and setup Brave to automatically clear history on exit and your adds will stop, it really is that simple and there are plenty of tutorials on the net telling you how to do this. Brave also has a built in VPN and private browsing for you to use should you wish and there is no setup needed. I only use a kindle - that's got more computerology than I can manage 9 hours ago, The Heron said: What ever you have looked at Google know about it try looking at something you would not normally look at I can guarantee you will get ads for it. I deliberately didn't look for the electric bikes , the kids did . Google's mine of personal info must have made a connection . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 @sportsbob Thought I'd give brave a try and since I've had no in post adds, just the Browning header and I can live with that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 i've grown to live the add ,but I wish he had shaved before the photo shoot , its mabey a leftie thing dress up to look scruffy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 22/03/2021 at 19:16, Mr.C said: @sportsbob Thought I'd give brave a try and since I've had no in post adds, just the Browning header and I can live with that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 You think your adverts are bad! This is what I get in the top banner on PW every time 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, bigbird said: This is what I get in the top banner on PW every time 😂😂 Glad it's not just me!! I do wonder about the algorithm ...'bedroom' boots and RC cars? There Venn-diagram overlap of PW users with those 2 interests must be tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Perhaps we’re just *special* 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, bigbird said: Perhaps we’re just *special* 🤷♀️ Probably! I don't want to come over all "the lady doth protest too much" - but latex bedroom boots and RC cars aren't on my list of 'interests'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 20/03/2021 at 22:50, figgy said: Been a pleasant change not getting blindsided by unwanted ads. Will have a look at Firefox on my mobile, I installed it other year but didn't like it much. Will try it again me thinks. You don't need Firefox as a browser to get an Ad Blocker. Most of them suit any browser. I have Microsoft Edge and I use UBlock , which works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 I use Chrome and have an ad blocker, obviously it's either letting some through or they're beating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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