VicW Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 I know several folk on here use 'Adaware' to stop unwanted ads from appearing. I have read reports whereby users complained of it adding unwanted content to their computer. Would any users care to comment on its performance? Where did you get 'Adaware' from.? Thanks in advance. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, VicW said: I know several folk on here use 'Adaware' to stop unwanted ads from appearing. I have read reports whereby users complained of it adding unwanted content to their computer. Would any users care to comment on its performance? Where did you get 'Adaware' from.? Thanks in advance. Vic. I used to use Adaware (on my laptop/desktop) - then it seemed to go through a 'bad patch' where it seemed to block more than just ads ........... so I switched to uBlock Origin, which I still use. I use Firefox as a browser and download the extension to add uBlock origin via the Firefox Tools/Add ons and Themes tabs - and search for uBlock origin. On my iPhone and iPad I use Adaware Adblock Plus - which I get from the Apple (i.e. approved) App store. Works well on some sites and not so well on others, but I do most of my internet stuff on the laptop/desktop rather than phone/pad. Edited August 15, 2023 by JohnfromUK Corrected Adaware to Adblock Plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 I think I may have meant 'Adblock' so any opinions on it please. Regards, Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 15/08/2023 at 13:23, VicW said: I think I may have meant 'Adblock' so any opinions on it please. Regards, Vic. I've used Adblock for several years now across several laptops. I get on with it fine but YouTube have changed their reaction to ad blockers and are preventing people like myself from viewing their videos so i've had to allow ads.....until Adblock catch up and get past their security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 As of 1:00am Adblock have gotten past YouTube's security so now i've switched on again.😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thanks for the replies, I think I'll give Adblock a try. Regards, Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Adblock Plus here. It's blocked 4 adverts on this page now, and 809,000 in total! No complaints from me, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 17/08/2023 at 13:18, sandspider said: Adblock Plus here. It's blocked 4 adverts on this page now, and 809,000 in total! No complaints from me, I like it. Same, works well. use it on work and home laptops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Been using Adblocker ultimate for years, does what it says on the tin, free Firefox plug-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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