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[-] rtxn@lemmy.world 178 points 6 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I wouldn't consider it a "hack", but I'm always baffled by the number of people who don't use any kind of content blocker on the web, then complain about full-page ads, pop-ups, and autoplay videos. It's like going to a cheap motel with a lady of the night without bringing condoms.

[-] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 6 days ago

i used to just use like browser extensions and stuff and now have a pi hole setup for my home network, and its game changing. Even mobile apps are now ad free. Its awesome.

[-] sushibowl@feddit.nl 4 points 5 days ago

Pi Hole couldn't block YouTube ads last time I tried it, which is one of the main things I want to have adblock for. So I went back to ublock origin.

[-] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 4 days ago

a combo is definitely best. Pihole gets stuff the extensions dont and the extensions get stuff pihole doesnt. Together they block 99% of unwanted bs. Pihole can even block malware and telemetry if u configure it to.

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