Internet ads are not only annoying, but dangerous. Blocking ads to protect your computer just makes sense. Nowadays, I consider an ad-blocker as your second layer of protection, after your antivirus. AdblockPlus is a good, free option for this.
There are many ad-blocking extensions out there, but things work best if you install only one at a time. AdblockPlus is freely available for almost every computer-based browser:
https://adblockplus.org/en/download
After you install AdblockPlus, it’s important that you tweak its settings for maximum protection and minimum interruptions. Find the ABP stop sign icon in the corner of your browser (you may want to right-click it and Pin it so that it stays visible) and then:
- Right-click the ABP icon and go into its Options page.
- Check all of the boxes under Free Features.
- Scroll down further and clear the checkbox for Show Acceptable Ads.
- Click Advanced on the left-hand column and then clear the checkbox for Show Useful Notifications.
This should suppress most ads on websites you visit. Now, your web-surfing may be more pleasant, faster and safer!
PS: ABP is also available for Android as Adblock Browser and iOS as Adblock Plus for Safari.
Thanx for your newsletters Jesse. And thanx for keeping all of us so well informed. You are awesome!
You gave me this site many years ago and it has saved me the frustration of looking at a zillion ads every day! Thank you.