Firefox: The last time we highlighted uBlock, a fast and lightweight alternative to AdBlock Plus , it was Chrome only. Now the add-on is available for Firefox as well, and it works well, even though it’s still in beta. Read more…
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uBlock, the Memory-Friendly Ad-Blocker, Is Now Available for Firefox
Chrome: It’s no secret that AdBlock is one of our favorite add-ons, and it does a lot of cool things . However, it’s definitely memory hungry , and can slow your system down. If you want a leaner alternative that still keeps the web clean and protects your privacy, try uBlock (or rather, µBlock.) Read more…
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uBlock Is a Fast and Lightweight Alternative to AdBlock Plus
Any advanced Internetter knows that the best way to enjoy the pure Internet is to get an ad blocker. It zaps away all the excess and gives you the meaty good stuff. However, it looks like companies are figuring ways to circumvent ad blockers… by paying them off. Google is reportedly paying one of the most popular ad blockers, AdBlock Plus, to not block Google’s ads. Read more…
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Google Supposedly Paid Off AdBlock Plus to Not Block Google Ads
AdTrap is a planned $150 firewall box for consumers. Plugged in between your internet connection and router, it strips the web of advertising without requiring a moment’s configuration. Unlike browser-based plugins, it covers the whole pipe rather than a single app: every device in the house managed from a single setup screen. It’s open-source and hackable, too, but the moral hazard with these concepts is always the same: the more successful they are in becoming a de facto middle-man between readers and publishers, the greater will be their incentive to research their way to concluding that you like some advertising after all .
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Ad-blocking box maker seeks funding