Have you ever got frustrated with the ads that interrupt you while browsing your favorite websites. Its a bit annoying isn't it?
There is a cool ad blocker extension for Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer and even for your Android mobile phone or tablet, thanks to the contributers of Adblock.org
It can block other things, like tracking, as well. With more than 50 million users, it is the world's most popular browser extension. Adblock Plus is an open source project created by Wladimir Palant in 2006. Eyeo was founded in 2011 by Wladimir Palant and Till Faida to make its development sustainable.
Adblock Plus itself has no functionality, in the sense that it does not block anything until it is "told" what to do by its filter lists. These filter lists are essentially an extensive set of rules, which tell Adblock Plus which elements of websites to block. Besides blocking advertisements, filter lists can also be used to block tracking and malware.
Out of the box, two filter lists are enabled:
- An ad-blocking list selected based on your language
- The Acceptable Ads exception list
You are free to disable these lists, add others or create your own.
Now, you can surf the web with flying colors and without annoying ads even on your facebook wall :) ;)
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