Submitted 2 years ago by FakedFunk@lemmy.world to mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world
I’m an idiot about this stuff, and I’m sure others are as well. Lemmings to the rescue?
Controversial opinion maybe, but: pay for your apps/subscriptions. The makers need to feed their families as well. If you don’t want to pay big corporate, or the app doesn’t offer an ad-free alternative, switch to an indie alternative instead. If you can, pay for a lifetime plan.
That works for some apps, but you’ll need an ad blocker for actual web content. I encounter more than enough random websites once a week or so and I’m not taking out a €5/mo subscription for every single one of them.
I would recommend, at a minimum, two things:
Once you have those set up and working, if you’re feeling adventurous, try:
Just NextDNS will block a lot of stuff, as long as you’re not on a VPN (Using a VPN will switch to the VPN’s DNS servers). AdGuard takes a little more work to set up, since you have to enable content blockers, but it’s not too hard as long as you carefully read and follow the instructions in the app. The 3rd thing is a lot more involved, but it adds a last little bit of protection in the browser.
Appreciate you. Go Lemmings!
I uninstall apps from my phone that have ads that prevent the experience from being decent. I understand then need for ads but if you force me to regularly watch 30 second ads? You’re gone.
Pixel + GrapheneOS
If you have time, an old pc and want a project for the weekend, you can setup a pihole, which is a network-wide adblocker. A.k.a it will block ads on any device that’s connected to your home wifi.
SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 2 years ago
You’re going to need to be more specific. Do you mean ads on websites? If so download a content blocker like Adguard.
FakedFunk@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I’m an idiot about this stuff, and I’m sure others are as well. Lemmings to the rescue?
Done. How about not on browsers? Is there a way to block ads in random apps.
Tandybaum@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Random apps are going to be harder. Best option for your home network will be to setup a pihole. I’ve causally followed it but never actually set one up myself. I’ve heard it’s great.
SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 2 years ago
Adguard will work in other apps via DNS if you get the premium version.
pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 years ago
I tell all my friends to use Brave browser. It works fine out of the box. I’ve also heard some success with Firefox Focus. You can watch youtube in there too without ads. Configure the settings to allow background audio and you can listen with your phone screen off too.