How To Remove Ads From Native Windows 8 Apps
In-app adverts have become a bit of a problem for Windows 8 users, particularly for those native Microsoft apps that you’ve already paid for. With third party apps you get the option of upgrading to remove the ads; this isn’t the case with apps like Bing News. Ads can be distracting and disruptive, and when found within apps that you’ve already paid for, their presence can become pretty galling. Fortunately, there is a very good chance that you are able to remove the adverts from native Microsoft apps.
How To Block Facebook And Other Social Networks From Tracking You Online
Whenever you visit a site with a Like, Tweet or +1 button, you're actually sharing data with Facebook, Twitter or Google. And that's not all. There are hundreds of advertising and data collection companies that know quite a bit about your browsing habits. Luckily, no matter what your browser of choice might happen to be, there is a way to stop social networks and advertising companies from tracking your every move on the Web.
How Exactly Websites Track and Stalk You With Their Ads
Privacy, privacy, privacy. The Internet is known for its anonymity. Without personal privacy, it would be a very dangerous place. But are these companies infringing on privacy rights? How exactly does a website track its users? And what do companies do with that data? Let's look into it here.
Use Flash Block To Selectively Block Flash Elements [Chrome]
While Flash is on its way out and about to be replaced by HTML5, it is still used abundantly for web content, predominantly for displaying annoying ads. Not only are a lot of flash elements irritating, Flash also consumes significant amounts of bandwidth and is known to be a security risk. So there are good reasons to block it.
3 Tactics For Dealing With Ad-Block Users On Your Site
Leaving ethical discussions aside (since I made my views on that quite clear last time), it is nonetheless true that ad-blocking is a real problem for bloggers and site owners the world over whose only source of income is ad revenue. With that understood, let's look objectively at some tactics you can use to deal with ad-block users, and the effects those tactics might have.
Please Whitelist MakeUseOf In Adblock: A Plea From a Former Adblock Filter Developer
It’s no secret that we’re not huge fans of Adblock here at MakeUseOf. But we know that some of you won’t let go of Adblock until it’s pried out of your cold, dead hands. If you must use Adblock, you can still support MakeUseOf and other websites you love by whitelisting us. It's time for a truce between Adblock users and respectful advertisers.
AdBlock, NoScript & Ghostery - The Trifecta Of Evil
Over the past few months, I've been contacted by a good number of readers who have had problems downloading our guides, or why they can't see the login buttons or comments not loading; and in 99% of cases, it's because they're running one these plugins - AdBlock, NoScript, or Ghostery - which I shall hereby refer to as the "trifecta of evil". Here's why.
Are Ad Blocking Browser Extensions Killing The Internet?
One of the reasons for the Internet’s surge in popularity is the cost of most online content – or rather, the lack of cost. That’s not to say the content is free, however. Almost every site is supported by advertisements (including MakeUseOf), and sites are paid for displaying them either per-click or, in some cases, via a flat monthly fee.
Stop Excessive & Annoying Video Ads On YouTube & Other Video Sites With AdBlockVideo [Firefox]
Ads are a necessary evil. In the offline world, they inform, entertain, and let the producers make money so that they can continue producing ‘great’ content for us. Thankfully when it comes to all browsers, you can stay away from the ad-war by using the available ways to block ads. Here we look at a Firefox add-on, and three more options for Chrome users.