Block annoying adverts with Adblock Plus

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Block annoying adverts with Adblock Plus

December 3, 2008 in Software | Permalink

Web ads are not only annoying; they can also hinder browser performance as you wait for them to load. These adverts are usually located away from the page or site you may be visiting and this is what causes your machine to slow down, and what hinders your browsing experience. The trouble with online adverts is that they feature on almost all websites in some way or another, so avoiding them is almost impossible, unless of course you use an ad-blocker.

Adblock Plus 1.0 is a useful addon for Firefox that enables you to prevent annoying adverts. Download the plug-in, right click a chosen add, and it won't be downloaded again. Alternatively, choose a filter subscription and block adverts automatically. Note that this blocker is designed to prevent in-line ads, not pop-ups.

Adblock Plus 1.0 link.

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