How do you block ads on your PC

[Parth Dhanani]

Hey guys I have used Adguard but later on I came to know that ads are being downloaded and these extensions just make the ad elements invisible...

So I tried mvps host files... it works good but doesnt block all the ads

So my query is
1. Does it slow down the system or Internet?
2. Are there other lists which I can add to my host files?
3. Is there a way to uninstall it ?
$. Can I add privacy and social block lists to it?

 

[eight]

I do not block Ads. A lot of sites I visit offer free services & they survive by making money from these Ads.

 

[jamescv7]

Those tiny extensions of adblocker holds minimal resource usage and suppose not be affected for your browsing experience unless so many running from background.

Using host file that set as custom configuration means of blocking the entire connection which very effective but may cause problems for few applications redirecting to those listed websites. So for specific elements to be block those adblockers mentioned are better to use.

Privacy and social list can be done through respective subscriptions of adblockers.

 

[Thunderbold]

I'm using AdBlock,it's enough for me

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Hi Parth Dhanani. I have used Adguard and, more recently, uBlock. In answer to your questions,

1. uBlock has a reputation of not slowing browsing.
2. Right clicking the extension symbol, under -> "options" you shall find quite a large selection of subscriptions.
3. The extension, & it's subscriptions, can be removed anytime.

$. Yes, I use -> Easy Privacy, Fanboy's Enhanced Tracking List, Fanboy's Annoyance List (this includes social blocking), and just now, as I read this thread, added MVPS Hosts! T/Y for mentioning it.

uBlock for Chrome -> https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/µblock/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
" for Opera -> https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/?display=en

 

[ikkigooners]

Using Adguard here and find no drawback so far

 

[illumination]

Adblock plus here.. It is quite stable, no page rendering issues, no blocking of functions, just pure ad blocking done right. It has not ever caused me an issue.

 

[Sr. Normal]

I started using ublock a week ago, before using Adblock .

I am more than satisfied , although I have heard very good Adguard , I will be attentive to your informations .

 

[Parth Dhanani]

Hi Parth Dhanani. I have used Adguard and, more recently, uBlock. In answer to your questions,

1. uBlock has a reputation of not slowing browsing.
2. Right clicking the extension symbol, under -> "options" you shall find quite a large selection of subscriptions.
3. The extension, & it's subscriptions, can be removed anytime.

$. Yes, I use -> Easy Privacy, Fanboy's Enhanced Tracking List, Fanboy's Annoyance List (this includes social blocking), and just now, as I read this thread, added MVPS Hosts! T/Y for mentioning it.

uBlock for Chrome -> https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/µblock/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
" for Opera -> https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/?display=en

For me no extension had issues with browsing performance but the problem is they use your web traffic as in data.. so what these extensions do is just remove the ads from viewing but ads are downloaded by your browsers And I searched for the solution ..
MVPS host file just edits your host file and block weblinks to the ads and the wont be opened at all and that allows you remove it from the whole system so no ads in Internet explorer as well and browsing would be slightly improved because these ads arent downloaded at all
And u wont need 3rd party extensions as well so no more resource usage

Using Adguard here and find no drawback so far

Yes adguard is brilliant combine it with ghostery and you are done no ads no privacy issues as well

 

[Chigwells]

I do not block Ads. A lot of sites I visit offer free services & they survive by making money from these Ads.

I have to say, I'm humbled by your approach.

 

[Ink]

AdBlock with a custom whitelist.

 

[frogboy]

I had used Adblock for a long while but now i am using Adguard.

 

[Oxygen]

I switch between Adblock Plus and Adguard from time to time.

 

[songoku316]

I'm using adguard

 

[yigido]

I do not block Ads. A lot of sites I visit offer free services & they survive by making money from these Ads.

Ads Don't Generate Money [AdblockPlus Blog]