Comment on How I block all online ads

homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

Below you’ll find some other useful things, although they aren’t exactly related to ad-blocking:

  • Browser extensions against annoyances:

  • I’d also suggest SponsorBlock — it has saved me so much time. There’s also an option for TVs and streaming devices.

  • If you’re on iOS, consider turning off Background App Refresh. Only a few apps use Background App Refresh as Apple designed it, the majority are simply abusing it to get more data about you. If you don’t have always-on VPN, you risk exposing your real IP.

  • Patched apps are also a thing, and it’s also possible to patch mobile apps yourself via ReVanced. While it’s a decent option, it’s also a security risk — I’m careful with it and don’t use it with sensitive accounts.

TIL

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