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Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

I thought I would share tricks on how to setup your web browser to stop showing ads. It is very easy to get annoying ads on websites and youtube to go away for good. Who doesn't want to be ad free and have faster loading sites?

It takes about 10 minutes to set it all up. About the same time it does takes to watch several annoying ads on youtube.

-0- Do not use Chrome or Safari. These browsers are spyware from Google and Apple to track and monitor your browsing to feed you ads. Some of my tips work for Chrome, but you still lose when dealing with Google. Facebook and Google make billions by tracking you digitally and selling personal information about you to their customers {{advertisers}}.

-0- Always download and use Firefox https://www.firefox.com

-0- You'll need to install some plugins to prevent tracking and block ads.

-0- Install Privacy Badger. It blocks many ads and trackers --- https://www.eff.org/privacybadger

-0- Install https everywhere. It makes sure you use the secure version of a website when available --- https://www.eff.org/HTTPS-everywhere

-0- Install UBlock Origin. This one is important. It blocks most of the ads and can block those annoying small facebook Like or google +1 buttons on most websites. Those little buttons track you when loaded, so google and facebook know which sites you've visited, even when you're not on facebook or google.com. This tracking information is used to show you ads.

Install Ublock Origin for firefox --- https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/

The chrome version is also out --- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en but you're on your own, Chrome is a lost cause. You'll always get tracked and see some ads with Chrome.

Once Ublock Origin is installed, click on the small shield icon that now shows on the right corner of your browser. This will bring up a window that looks like this ---- http://noticiasseguridad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ublock_.jpg

Click on the small gear logo in the grey section on the top left corner of this window.

Under the settings tab on the top of the new window shown, check all 3 boxes under Privacy.

Now click on the 3rd-party filters tab on the top of the window. Check every single box starting from the top and going through the Multipurpose section. You can check the boxes you need under the Regions,Languages section of you browse foreign websites.

Click the Update now button on the top left corner of the window.

That's it, you're done. No more ads when watching youtube videos or browsing the web.

Ask if you have questions. If there is interest, there are similar things you can do on iPhone and Android I can share.

[ 2016-03-25, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

Fuck off

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

WTB: A ban for this joker

Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :

You hella dumb [BS flag]

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

I almost feel like these are practice sales pitches. [Razz]

Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :

The infomercial posts from the OP are getting old. I understand that this is general talk. But it seems like every post from this guy is apps, links, software advice, etc. There are forums for that stuff.

Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on :

Ban this fool...

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Blue92 ----- you and other people claim I'm selling something. What am I selling? Free software configurations?

Can someone here explain the hostility?

phildog ---- please look at my posting history to understand why what you and others have said are not true.

There are other ad blocking guides out there but they're not as good as mine. They recommend programs like ad block plus which don't block all the ads. The Ad block plus company takes money from google and amazon to unblock some of their ads.

Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :

How about you stop spamming the forum with a bunch of garbage?

And no, I'm not going to spend the time to "research" your post history because I don't care to waste my time looking at BS infomercials written by you. If the folks on this board need infomercials, we will tune into daytime television.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

The irony of the person sharing how to block ads for free is being accused of being an infomercial.

I politely pointed out your claims against me were not factual and looking at my posting history will provide evidence. You said you rather not look at the evidence and hold on to your beliefs. Think about this. Do you understand how your line of thinking negates the validity of your past and future remarks?

[ 2016-03-25, 01:32 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
The irony of the person sharing how to block ads for free is being accused of being an infomercial.

I politely pointed out your claims against me were not factual and looking at my posting history will provide evidence. You said you rather not look at the evidence and hold on to your beliefs. Think about this. Do you understand how your line of thinking negates the validity of your past and future remarks?

Weird I thought this was a car site and not an information security site. If I wanted to know about that I would go to one of those sites. Way to be the internet white knight you beta cuck.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Thanks for your input. I do not know the exact definition of information security. But it seems blocking youtube ads is not it. This is a car site. Look at my posting history. I have made more car related posts this month than anyone in this thread.

I do not understand the logic behind the hostility. Someone explain?

[ 2016-03-25, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Thanks for your input. I do not know the exact definition of information security. But it seems blocking youtube ads is not it. This is a car site. Look at my posting history. I have made more car related posts this month than anyone in this thread.

I do not understand the logic behind the hostility. Someone explain?

Because nobody wants your spam.

Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :

Mods, please move this to the Vendor section.

And Martina, please join Cobraracer46 on a bicycle ride around Woodside. I think you two would get along quite well.

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Blue92 ----- you and other people claim I'm selling something. What am I selling? Free software configurations?

I said "practice". Once again though, you never answered my questions about your age. Are you the revamped CobraRacer trying a new angle?

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

quote:
Originally posted by phildog:
Mods, please move this to the Vendor section.

And Martina, please join Cobraracer46 on a bicycle ride around Woodside. I think you two would get along quite well.

Well, I guess I'm not the only one thinking he relates.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Blue92 ---- Thank you for being level headed. I did reply to your question in the other thread.

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Blue92 ---- Thank you for being level headed. I did reply to your question in the other thread.

You answered my question with a question. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by 89LXNotch (Member # 4879) on :

Why so much hate? Homie trying to help out a little. I use AdBlock, it's free and gets rid of all the annoying ads on YouTube and pretty much any site you visit. I don't really like having to wait 5 to 30 seconds to see a video or see a bunch of ads on a site.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Blue92 ----- You represent yourself very mature compared to some of the earlier responders here. I will reply to you in the original thread.

89LXNotch ----- Thank you for understanding. Checkout Privacy Badger too if you're not already using it. I am confused why posting how to block youtube ads in a General Talk forum got me cursed out [Confused]

Every day people post youtube links on here and I got sick of watching their ads. I figured out how to block them and decided to share what I learned.
I also tried adblock plus and it didn't work as good as uBlock Origin. UBlock Orgin blocks everything by default. Ad Block plus doesn't. It also did not feel right using ad block plus because they accept money from big companies to bypass their own product and show you ads. UBlock Origin is free and open source, given away by volunteers. Not a company like Ad Block Plus. Choose which ever one you want. Using any ad blocker is always better than using none! [patriot]

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:

Did you disable PM's?

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Yes, I did after finding out the government snoops and reads all USA web forum activity, including PMs. Getting lied to about so much makes me sick to my stomach, but lets not pollute an ad blocking thread talking about this topic.

[ 2016-03-25, 04:21 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
The irony of the person sharing how to block ads for free is being accused of being an infomercial.

I politely pointed out your claims against me were not factual and looking at my posting history will provide evidence. You said you rather not look at the evidence and hold on to your beliefs. Think about this. Do you understand how your line of thinking negates the validity of your past and future remarks?
Weird I thought this was a car site and not an information security site. If I wanted to know about that I would go to one of those sites. Way to be the internet white knight you beta cuck.

just checked general talk and seen a bunch of non car related threads. relax a little you don't need to click every thread you see

Posted by theconductor (Member # 13458) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Yes, I did after finding out the government snoops and reads all USA web forum activity, including PMs. Getting lied to about so much makes me sick to my stomach, but lets not pollute an ad blocking thread talking about this topic.

What are you planning on saying in your PM's that the government would be using against you? Also, what makes you think that the government is going to sort through the PM's on CAFords?

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

I personally hate all the stupid ads...it makes me want to stop looking at anything on news feeds, youtube etc.

I'm not an internet guru by any means and appreciate the advice on how to get rid of this crap from enjoying my computer. Not sure why you guys are so harsh, don't think he's selling us anything and he's clearly legible and articulate unlike half you dumb dumbs on here.

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off

I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better [Wink]

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off
I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better

The OP an you can both go fuck off somewhere else that would be great.

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
I personally hate all the stupid ads...it makes me want to stop looking at anything on news feeds, youtube etc.

I'm not an internet guru by any means and appreciate the advice on how to get rid of this crap from enjoying my computer. Not sure why you guys are so harsh, don't think he's selling us anything and he's clearly legible and articulate unlike half you dumb dumbs on here.

Because the OP is a cum guzzling cock holster.

[ 2016-03-26, 06:40 PM: Message edited by: CoyoteMike ]

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

quote:
Originally posted by theconductor:
What are you planning on saying in your PM's that the government would be using against you? Also, what makes you think that the government is going to sort through the PM's on CAFords?

Thanks for your input. From the original post, it shows the government has already been seizing and sorting posts and PMs from all US forums. I don't have to think they're doing it. Their own internal secret documents say they're doing it.
But I think are looking at the issue backwards. Public figures have no right to violate the security of our communications and seize them. What private citizens say or don't say is none of the business of public officials. It says so in the 4th amendment

quote:
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures

It is the public officials that need to justify searching and seizing our private communications. Private citizens do not need to justify exercising their constitutional rights. This is how rights work. Private citizens do not have to justify exercising their rights.
Who knows what I'm going to say in private messages here. Maybe I'll talk about street racing spots. Maybe I'll talk about speeding on the freeway. Maybe I'll talk about putting a lower sale price on a bill of sale so the car buyer will pay less in DMV taxes. Maybe I'll get tips on finding a good smog shop. Maybe I'll talk to my girlfriend in PMs instead of email so my wife doesn't find out. We all have something to hide. It is why we put locks on our doors, curtains on our windows and passwords on all our accounts.

[ 2016-03-26, 10:54 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
I personally hate all the stupid ads...it makes me want to stop looking at anything on news feeds, youtube etc.

I'm not an internet guru by any means and appreciate the advice on how to get rid of this crap from enjoying my computer. Not sure why you guys are so harsh, don't think he's selling us anything and he's clearly legible and articulate unlike half you dumb dumbs on here.

Thank you. If you want to go more advance you can try the Ghostery plugin --- https://www.ghostery.com/try-us/download-browser-extension/ but it might break some websites. It is also partially closed source, which means you can never fully trust it. You can only trust open source free software.

On a windows computer you can also use Peer Block ---- http://www.peerblock.com/ Under the main window, Protection tab, click on List Manager. Then check the boxes to block Spyware and Advertising.

I didn't mention these two programs at first because they might break some websites and take some getting use to. The plugins in my first post work automatically in the background. Perfect for people that aren't computer wizards.

Let me know if you guys have any questions or want to get rid of other annoyances besides ads on youtube and other sites.

[ 2016-03-26, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
I personally hate all the stupid ads...it makes me want to stop looking at anything on news feeds, youtube etc.

I'm not an internet guru by any means and appreciate the advice on how to get rid of this crap from enjoying my computer. Not sure why you guys are so harsh, don't think he's selling us anything and he's clearly legible and articulate unlike half you dumb dumbs on here.
Thank you. If you want to go more advance you can try the Ghostery plugin --- https://www.ghostery.com/try-us/download-browser-extension/ but it might break some websites. It is also partially closed source, which means you can never fully trust it. You can only trust open source free software.

On a windows computer you can also use Peer Block ---- http://www.peerblock.com/ Under the main window, Protection tab, click on List Manager. Then check to block Spyware and Advertising.

I didn't mention these two programs at first because they might break some websites and take some getting use to. The plugins in my first post work automatically in the background. Perfect for people that aren't computer wizards.

Let me know if you guys have any questions or want to get rid of other annoyances besides ads on youtube and other sites.

Knock Knock...

Whos there?

Go fucking kill yourself.

Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :

I've got an idea...

If you stop posting, the government won't have any data to gather on you!! Hey, I think I'm on to something here.... [Big Grin]

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off
I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better
The OP an you can both go fuck off somewhere else that would be great.

I noticed you put a new pic of yourself, is that because you keep bumping into walls? Trolls have been known do things like that; may I suggest a bubble suit to go with the special helmet.

Didn't you get banned a couple times for trolling...troll?

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off
I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better
The OP an you can both go fuck off somewhere else that would be great.
I noticed you put a new pic of yourself, is that because you keep bumping into walls? Trolls have been known do things like that; may I suggest a bubble suit to go with the special helmet.

Didn't you get banned a couple times for trolling...troll?

Are you OP's fuckbuddy or something?

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off
I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better
The OP an you can both go fuck off somewhere else that would be great.
I noticed you put a new pic of yourself, is that because you keep bumping into walls? Trolls have been known do things like that; may I suggest a bubble suit to go with the special helmet.

Didn't you get banned a couple times for trolling...troll?
Are you OP's fuckbuddy or something?

Are you one of those guy's to get out of the shower to piss? Seriously???

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Fuck off
I'm actually amazed you were able to spell these two words. Keep it up, you're getting much better
The OP an you can both go fuck off somewhere else that would be great.
I noticed you put a new pic of yourself, is that because you keep bumping into walls? Trolls have been known do things like that; may I suggest a bubble suit to go with the special helmet.

Didn't you get banned a couple times for trolling...troll?
Are you OP's fuckbuddy or something?
Are you one of those guy's to get out of the shower to piss? Seriously???

Hey I dont judge, was a legit question. Whatever ho you want to white knight for is your business.

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

I would prefer to shit in the shower but unfortunately the particles of poop are too big for the drain...

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
I would prefer to shit in the shower but unfortunately the particles of poop are too big for the drain...

You gotta waffle stomp that shit!

Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :

Guess you could say this thread went right down the crapper!! [Eek!]

....as with most.

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

What do I use for my iPhone . I don't want to see ads on YouTube also

[ 2016-03-30, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Thanks. I've been wondering how to get rid of all those bullshit ads. I KNOW WHAT I LOOK AT no need to remind me on every site I go on. [BS flag]

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
What do I use for my iPhone . I don't want to see ads on YouTube also

Good question. The iphone and other iOS devices are inherrently difficult to block tracking and ads on. Apple products are built from the ground up to track you. Out of the limited iOS options you have try 1Blocker ---- https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1025729002 The basic version of 1Blocker is free. Pro version is $3. For a 100% free and simple iPhone ad blocker try Refine ---- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safari-blocker/id1011678834?ls=1

These won't work until you go into Settings -> Safari -> Content Blockers and enable the blocker you installed.

Everyone should run ad blockers on their phones. Data plans are expensive and you don't want to spend your bandwidth money downloading ads!

[ 2016-03-30, 03:14 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Thanks. I've been wondering how to get rid of all those bullshit ads. I KNOW WHAT I LOOK AT no need to remind me on every site I go on.

You are welcome. These advertising companies track you online. The government is lazy, so they just grab a copy of everyone's tracking data from these advertising companies. Unless you like to have all of your digital activity tracked and spied on, run an add blocker!

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

For those of you that insist on using the spyware called Chrome, at least install this plugin put out by one of the Chrome developers to improve your security and privacy. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/palmerized-chrome/ecmhflkoahhjjpddfopclbhiogelneoc?hl=en-US

For the love of god though, ditch Safari and Chrome. Instead use free and open source software like Firefox. Free as in freedom, not free as in zero dollars. This is what Free and open source software means.

[ 2016-04-14, 01:38 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
For those of you that insist on using the spyware called Chrome, at least install this plugin put out by one of the Chrome developers to improve your security and privacy. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/palmerized-chrome/ecmhflkoahhjjpddfopclbhiogelneoc?hl=en-US

For the love of god though, ditch Safari and Chrome. Instead use free and open source software like Firefox. Free as in freedom, not free as in zero dollars. This is what Free and open source software means.

Go fuck yourself.

[ 2016-04-14, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: CoyoteMike ]

Posted by Egocentric (Member # 9529) on :

When I stream games and stuff, I use UBlock aswell. Because, when you use ADBlock they give you extra pop ups that say "You've got ADBlock Installed" and make it impossible to watch. However, UBlock seems to work well without being harassed for using it.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Those reprobates at google/Youtube are now rolling out new ads you can't skip --- http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/26/youtube-bumper-ads/ Following the instructions in the first post is becoming even more important. Follow the instructions to keep your data plan costs low. Follow the instructions to keep advertisers from tracking you online. Follow the instructions to not waste your time watching ads you don't want to see. Post here if you need help or have any questions.

[ 2016-05-05, 07:57 PM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Those reprobates at google/Youtube are now rolling out new ads you can't skip --- http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/26/youtube-bumper-ads/ Following the instructions in the first post is becoming even more important. Follow the instructions to keep your data plan costs low. Follow the instructions to keep advertisers from tracking you online. Follow the instructions to not waste your time watching ads you don't want to see. Post here if you need help or have any questions.

Fuck off and die.

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

A good reason to go to the first post and install ad blockers on your computer and devices.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/16/major-sites-new-york-times-bbc-ransomware-malvertising

Big news sites like New York Times and BBC served their readers advertisements that secretly installed software that encrypted their reader's files until they paid the criminals money for the unencryption key. Many sites by mistake are serving malware ads that infect your devices. Install ad blockers on all your devices unless you really like ads and think the risk of getting all your documents, songs and pictures encrypted until you pay a randsom fee is worth viewing ads for.

[ 2016-07-11, 04:20 AM: Message edited by: Martinna ]

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

Now that Trump signed into law allowing AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and the rest to record your web browsing and sell it, you might want to follow the steps on the first page. It's not a complete fix, but a start. I can offer a complete fix if you'd like.

Who here voted for AT&T, Verizon, Comcast saving, recording and selling your browser history?

Democracy at work. Only for the filthy rich and powerful.

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

I did, freedom ain't free mr anticop anti capitalist

Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sic70stang:

quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
The irony of the person sharing how to block ads for free is being accused of being an infomercial.

I politely pointed out your claims against me were not factual and looking at my posting history will provide evidence. You said you rather not look at the evidence and hold on to your beliefs. Think about this. Do you understand how your line of thinking negates the validity of your past and future remarks?
Weird I thought this was a car site and not an information security site. If I wanted to know about that I would go to one of those sites. Way to be the internet white knight you beta cuck.
just checked general talk and seen a bunch of non car related threads. relax a little you don't need to click every thread you see

Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Martinna:
Now that Trump signed into law allowing AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and the rest to record your web browsing and sell it, you might want to follow the steps on the first page. It's not a complete fix, but a start. I can offer a complete fix if you'd like.

Who here voted for AT&T, Verizon, Comcast saving, recording and selling your browser history?

Democracy at work. Only for the filthy rich and powerful.

Bumping this up. Going to post more tutorials soon. Taking requests. Which first? Messaging apps? Email? Something else? Post it.

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