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Discussion in 'Browser Issues' started by BGBG, May 24, 2021.

  1. BGBG

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    Never in my computer history since 1998 have I seen so many ads, pop-ups, and comeons when I search or open windows. Seem to be all over the place recently. Don't know if they are blockable or not. Right now I just try to close them. I use DuckDuckGo search, Google search, and Google Chrome browser Version 90.0.4430.212 (Official Build) (64-bit). These all seem NEW. Can hardly get past the popup ads to get to a site.
     
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    It sounds as if you may be infected with some type of malware, Bill.
     
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    Or, better still use uBlock Origin.

    uBlock Origin is more than an "ad blocker": it is a wide-spectrum blocker -- which happens to be able to function as a mere "ad blocker".
    The default behavior of uBlock Origin when newly installed is to block ads, trackers and malware sites
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    uBlock Origin
    Click on Add to Chrome

    Once installed, I recommend that you update the blocking definitions.

    Right click on the uBlock Origin icon (top right of the browser) and select Options.
    Now click on 3rd Party Filters >> Update Now.
     
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    How about using the Brave browser? I switched to the just a few days ago. It has it's own "shield". Even blocked items on this site.

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    Am trying Brave. Downloaded, installed and impored settings. I said more but forgot to hit POST REPLY in my haste.
     
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    I canot seem to find this. Here shpows top of my screen /window
     

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    You have to install uBlock Origin first.
    Then the icon will show in the top right corner.

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    If uBlock Origin is already installed do I remove both and reinstall uBlack first then the Brave? I want to get it right. Thank you.
     
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    You need to start Brave first. Then go to the link to install uBlock Origin. ublock Origin will install in only the browser you are using to access it. If you want to install it in Chrome or any other browser, you need to fire up that browser and point it to uBlock Origin to install the uBlock Origin extension.
     
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    I shall try this tomorrow.
     
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    As far as I know, uBlock Origin is not compatible with Brave.... unless it's been updated recently.
     
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    I happen to have Brave on my W10 laptop. I see uBlock Origin is installed, but I don't see next to the combo box where I would normally see it in Chrome. I also see Brave has AdGuard installed. I don't remember installing it. Maybe it comes with Brave.



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    uBlock Origin is not a one program does all.
    You have to download the specific version for the browser.
    I know uO is available for Firefox, Chrome and was available for the old version of Edge.
    There wasn't a version for IE though.
    So I doubt there's a specific version for Brave.
     
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    Opps, forgot to mention that as you said, Brave is not one of the browsers mentioned on their site. So I don't know how/why it got into my Brave browser. Below is a snip from their site. Note: Brave is not listed.

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    I did an experiment today and found that the uBlock Origin site recognizes the Brave browser as being Chrome. The extension can be installed. Don't know how effective it is because it doesn't show up on the top next to the combo box. Here's a screen shot from when I installed uBlock Origin in Brave. Note the Chrome web store and the Add to Brave notations.

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    Seems that Brave utilises parts of uBlock origins database...
    https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/10/b...-and-fanboy-annoyances-lists-and-social-list/
     
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