How do I stop ads from appearing on websites ?
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How do I stop ads from appearing on websites ?
Hi
a few months ago I saw a posting that showed how to block all the ads that show up on websites like doubleclick etc
it was a long list that you put in some registry on your computer ,
Anyone know how to do it , or even a website that has the list
Thanks
Rally
a few months ago I saw a posting that showed how to block all the ads that show up on websites like doubleclick etc
it was a long list that you put in some registry on your computer ,
Anyone know how to do it , or even a website that has the list
Thanks
Rally
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HostsXpert will "automate" the process for you.
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I know a lot of people who swear by ....... Plus extension in Firefox. http://adblockplus.org/en/
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
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I know a lot of people who swear by ....... Plus extension in Firefox. http://adblockplus.org/en/
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
FT loads in a jiffy now, vs. slowing down the darn page when it loads.
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I know a lot of people who swear by ....... Plus extension in Firefox. http://adblockplus.org/en/
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
Personally I just put up with the ads as I realize that the companies are try to just make a dime and occasionally I see something that interests me.
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Thanks for the info,
this is for my Dell mini with VERY low memory , so the less it uses on Ads the better,
Rally
this is for my Dell mini with VERY low memory , so the less it uses on Ads the better,
Rally
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Yes I noticed a major slowdown in FT pages (amongst other sites) loading within the last month or so. It got to a point where I didn't want to wait that long for the page to load and just gave up trying.
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When telemarketers call, you patiently listen to their entire pitch, even if it interrupts your dinner with family?
You open and thoroughly read all your "junk" mail, and occasionally reply, asking for more info?
When the Jehovah's Witnesses ring your bell, you open the door and discuss the fate of your eternal soul with them?
I have always heard that telemarketers get about a 2% response rate. I gues you're one of the 2%. Congrats!
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Exactly. I never used to care about ads until they started the pop-up garbage. That's what prompted me to get rid of the ones I can.
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