Categories: Tips & Tutorials

Which Adblockers Are the Most Effective?

A few ads may not be a big deal, but when you land on a webpage that is covered in them, it’s not only distracting, but it increases page load times. How do you know which ad blockers will be the most effective? Easy: take a look at this round-up of effective ad blockers below.

Brave Software
Ads are annoying, but they also serve a purpose. Since ads do help websites make money, blocking them entirely may not sit right with everyone. If that describes you, take a look at Brave Software. You can choose to view ads that respect your privacy, or you can even pay sites directly, so you can feel good about blocking ads.

Ghostery
When you browse online, you leave behind a footprint. That footprint is in the form of valuable data that you may not want to allow just anyone to access. The Ghostery Browser Extension can help you understand different types of trackers, so you can decide what you want to do. You can remove the clutter, load pages faster, and get back to online shopping without worrying about remarketing tactics revealing the surprise later. Share your anonymous data to help keep the service free.

AdMuncher
Block all the ads. AdMuncher will gobble them up so you don’t need to see them. With constant development for well over a decade, interrupting ads are a thing of the past. Formerly a premium product, the developer has recently decided to make AdMuncher free.

PSafe Total
This app may not be an ad blocker, but it is indispensable for anyone browsing online. Whether you opt for PSafe Total or PSafe Total Windows, you can keep your Android cell phone and your laptop free of potentially harmful viruses and malware. It’s a simple way to keep your devices secure without any hassle. In fact, this app takes things even further. More than a virus blocker, it also helps to keep your private images under wraps and can keep your WhatsApp password protected. This way, your personal images won’t get into the wrong hands — like those of a nosy colleague or friend.

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