Advice Request Extensions question

[FireHammer]

Hey, now when we are talking extensions, what should I use in Chrome besides Trafficlight(BTS installed as AV)?
What is the best Adblocker: Ad-Guard or Ublock Origin?

 

[Protomartyr]

A good read to help form your decision regarding AdGuard vs uBlock Origin:

Battle - Ublock Origin vs Adguard Chrome extension

Hi guys. I'm a longtime Ublock Origin user, but lastly i'm using Adguard Chrome extension and i've found its capabilities superior to UBO, especially in: - Stealth Mode: very useful to avoid cookies and tracking - Specific language filter: select automatic filters according site language you...

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Other extensions you may consider:

• Cookie AutoDelete - Automatically delete unwanted cookies from your closed tabs while keeping the ones you want.
• ClearURLs - Automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Ublock Origin and Malwarebytes Browser Guard is all you need,

 

[Jan Willy]

What is the best Adblocker: Ad-Guard or Ublock Origin?

I should one of them only use for cosmetic filtering. Let filtering on host level be done by NextDNS or Adguard DNS (system wide).

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Definitely AdGuard as it include clearURLs feature.

Also consider adding NextDNS to your DNS as base protection.
Then you don't need a second extension in your browser which reduce your attack surface.

 

[Jan Willy]

Then you don't need a second extension in your browser which reduce your attack surface.

Adguard Desktop + Adguard DNS covers it all. No need for any browser extension for ad-blocking.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Adguard desktop

It break TLS connections doesn't it?

Also I recommend using NextDNS as systemwide DNS. Without any software
Anyway I wonder why you both use their software + their DNS.

 

[Jan Willy]

It break TLS connections doesn't it?

Yes it does. I use NextDNS but not through Adguard Desktop. The simple reason is that I used NextDNS before I bought (as a bargain) Adguard Desktop. But the combo Adguard Desktop + Adguard DNS is an attractive alternative. With only cosmetic ad-filtering and stealth (incognito) mode, Adguard Desktop complements NextDNS. No browser extension needed for ad-filtering.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Yes it does. I use NextDNS but not through Adguard Desktop. The simple reason is that I used NextDNS before I bought (as a bargain) Adguard Desktop. But the combo Adguard Desktop + Adguard DNS is an attractive alternative. With only cosmetic ad-filtering and stealth (incognito) mode, Adguard Desktop complements NextDNS. No browser extension needed for ad-filtering.

In some post about AdGuard DNS I post my opinion about and in that their isn't any advantages in using the desktop version over browser extension.

But everyone has own setup

 

[Jan Willy]

their isn't any advantages in using the desktop version over browser extension.

Knocking on an open door: the desktop version is very convenient if several browsers are used.

 

[Jan Willy]

Knocking on an open door: the desktop version is very convenient if several browsers are used.

This is what Adguard itself says about it.

Footnotes:

1 – within browser restrictions and only in the browser where it is installed;

2 – the extension is unable to detect requests from other extensions. So if some other, malicious or tracking extension wants to send a request to its server to show you ads or track your activity, the extension will not be able to block that request;

3 – not all types of ads and threats can be blocked by browser extensions because of certain browser restrictions. It means that some elements may get to the page and slow down the loading process. Besides, unlike browser ad blockers, AdGuard app blocks ads before they are loaded to the browser. This saves traffic and speeds up page loading.

 

[Ink]

Hey, now when we are talking extensions, what should I use [..]

Which extensions did you pick to use?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Maybe it's time for @FireHammer to add his Computer Security Configuration to this forum?

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase

Share your PC security set-up with the community.

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[Arequire]

Maybe it's time for @FireHammer to add his Computer Security Configuration to this forum?

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase

Share your PC security set-up with the community.

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They already have one:

SECURITY: Complete - FireHammer Security Config 2020

Hello, Here is my Config.

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

They already have one:

SECURITY: Complete - FireHammer Security Config 2020

Hello, Here is my Config.

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Thanks, did look, but missed that one

It would be great if all members who posted their config also linked it to their acount:

By Staff - Link your Computer Security Config with your account (& get the PC icon)

Hello everyone, A few months ago, we've added the option to show a computer icon with your posts which links to your Computer Security configuration. This should make it easier for the other members of this community to know what antivirus you're using and how you've tweaked your system...

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