#adblocker

Wenn ihr ein iPhone oder ein iPad mit Mobilfunk euer eigen nennt, dieses auf i(Pad)OS 27 aktualisiert habt und ihr euch wundert, dass trotz aktivem DNS-Werbefilter (z.B. PiHole, AdGuard Home, etc.) in eurem Netzwerk neuerdings sehr viel Werbung auf Webseiten in eurem Browser erscheint, dann checkt doch mal die Option "Verbindungshilfe verwenden" in den WLAN-Einstellungen eures Gerätes. Diese ist standardmäßig aktiviert und sorgt dafür, dass Daten über die Mobilfunkverbindung nachgeladen werden, die über eure WLAN-Verbindung nicht geladen werden können (z.B. weil eine IP-Adresse nicht aufgelöst werden kann). Wenn ihr diese Einstellung deaktiviert, sollte Werbung wieder wie gewohnt gefiltert werden (eventuell muss das Gerät nach dem deaktivieren der Einstellung einmal neu gestartet werden, um den DNS-Cache zu leeren). /cc @kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de @macandi@social.heise.de#ServiceToot #Apple #iOS27 #iPadOS27 #AdBlocker #PiHole #AdGuardHome

UBlock is really cool.

You can use UBlock's cosmetic features instead of Mastodon's (or other Fediverse software's) filters and mutes functions. This is especially useful for shared accounts, e.g. for activist groups.

You don't want to see posts by some bot for example, but others using the same Mastodon account do, just filter it locally in your browser.

For Mastodon in the UBlock settings under "my filters" add:

fediverse.instance##article > div > .focusable.status__wrapper-public.status__wrapper > .status-public.status:has-text(/botaccount/)

replace fediverse.instance with your fediverse instance and botaccount with the handle of an account, hashtag or word you want to mute. Copy paste and edit it line for line for everything you want to mute (you can always mute more accounts and stuff later). Hit "apply changes".

CAVE:

• For software other than Mastodon the filter will have to look differently.
• This filter applies for public timelines only. If you want to mute notifications or hide PMs from certain accounts in your PM list you'll have to use a different filter. (I can share different filters if you have need for some, or if you want to find them yourself use UBlock's element picker and add the :has-text(/xxx/) bit at the end or e.g. replace the :nth-of-type(4) with it).

#UBlock #AdBlocker #CosmeticFilter #ContentFilter #muting #TimelineCleanup

Manche Updates bringen neue Funktionen. Dieses hier bringt vor allem eines zurück, das ihr längst vergessen hattet: Werbung. 🫠 Denn mit dem Aus für Manifest V2 verschwindet der klassische uBlock Origin endgültig aus dem Edge-Browser. Zum Artikel: https://heise.de/-11404178?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon #edge #ublockorigin #adblocker #microsoft #browser

evidently, not enough of you have been installing ad blockers on the devices of anyone who gets within 10ft ... "Google reports 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains" https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/22/google-earnings-report #adblock #adblocker #ublock

📺 Your Smart TV is watching you back You probably have an ad blocker on your computer. Maybe even on your phone. But on your TV? Almost certainly not. It makes sense: you can’t just install a standard browser extension there, and it feels like your Smart TV is just a big screen for movies and shows. In reality, it’s one of the most curious residents in your home. #dns #privacy #adblocker #adguard #ad

Discover how to create a highly efficient ESP32-C3 ad blocker for just $5. This miniature device seamlessly blocks over 537,000 domains on your network. #ESP32C3 #AdBlocker #DNSFilter #Cybersecurity #DIY https://meterpreter.org/esp32-c3-ad-blocker/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Google Chrome: Das Aus für viele Werbeblocker - neue Version blockiert alle populären Adblocker endgültig https://www.googlewatchblog.de/2026/07/google-chrome-das-aus-fuer-viele-werbeblocker-rollout/amp/ Deswegen läuft bei mir schon lange kein Chrome mehr... #AdBlocker #Chrome #Google

YouTube-Werbung nervt, das ist nichts Neues. Neu ist allerdings, dass DuckDuckGo jetzt standardmäßig dagegen vorgeht. Zum Artikel: https://heise.de/-11361974?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon #duckduckgo #youtube #adblocker #browser #datenschutz

Just visited an online PC mag on a different phone, it has a adblocker detector which swaps away from the article to a page that begs you to turn of your adblocker. Unsurprisingly, it works fine when I have all JavaScript disabled, like I have by default on my main phone #privacy #adblocker

Browsing the #web without an #adblocker is pure chaos 😵‍💫 #tech #ublock #brave #bravebrowser

I don't have an adblocker in this browser. Do have a DNS server with Response Policy Zones blocking known malicious sites, but surely that can't be it? While it was DNS this time it was because it did its job! #aldotcom #AdBlocker #KnownMalicious #DNS

As a test, I decide to disable my ad blocker for one of my favorite Linux and Open Source news sites. Wow! Most of the page is covered in ads. I knew that there might be one or two but how can anyone visit a site like this without an ad blocker? I understand the site owner needs to pay the bills, but maybe put up a donation link or something instead of all the ads? This is all very off-putting. #adblocker #ads

#Filtr is a new #privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every #iPhone and #Mac app https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/filtr-is-a-new-privacy-tool-that-blocks-ads-in-almost-every-iphone-and-mac-app/ #advertising #ad #AdBlocker #AdBlocking #Apple