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defacto7

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3. Turn off your Java Script...

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Fri Mar 17, 2017, 12:00 AM

Mar 2017

That usually takes care of all ads. The problem is some pages, though not many, require it. Those sites I've found are unnecessary. Some button links need it so I just turn it back on. Like on DU, if I need to like something or tweet I turn it on. It's not such a pain when you get used to it and you can set up a quick link on you phone or desktop browser to toggle it. On my desktop it's so easy there's no trouble whatsoever. On my phone it's only slightly more problematic but definitely worth it.
Turning off Java script also eliminates the data farming, info analysis, and it's considerably more secure.
Ad blockers are good too but why not just stop the whole mess in its tracks.

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Web pages and even Twitter now cover 1/2 the page with advertisement! I want to see the whole [View all] Maraya1969 Mar 2017 OP

In recent months I've noticed a distressing PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #1

Ad Blocker Plus. marybourg Mar 2017 #2

Do not use Cnet for any downloads. JayhawkSD Mar 2017 #6

True, that's why I warned to OP marybourg Mar 2017 #7

Just out of curiosity... JayhawkSD Mar 2017 #8

Oh, I do update Malwarebytes marybourg Mar 2017 #9

Turn off your Java Script... defacto7 Mar 2017 #3

use a program like NoScript its a nuisance sometimes but you get the choice to allow or block on a msongs Mar 2017 #4

Good program... defacto7 Mar 2017 #5