How to Block Ads

Blocking ads isn't just about comfort — it's a security issue. Advertising networks are one of the main vectors for online tracking and occasionally for malware too. A good ad blocker doesn't just hide banners: it blocks the trackers that follow you from site to site, speeds up page loading, and reduces data consumption.

The ad blocker landscape has shifted considerably in recent years. With the introduction of Manifest V3 in Chromium, ad-blocking extensions on Chrome have become significantly less effective. Firefox remains the browser with the best support for this type of extension, which is yet another reason to consider making the switch.

Beyond browser extensions, network-level solutions also exist — tools like Pi-hole or AdGuard Home that block ads and trackers for every device connected to your home Wi-Fi: computers, phones, smart TVs, even IoT devices that don't allow extensions. Once configured, they work transparently in the background and you don't need to think about them again.