Remove Ads from Mozilla Firefox Using Adblock Plus
Are you tired of ads blaring at you with handwaving, blinking images and
annoying, disruptive sounds? You're not alone. Many internet users find
web ads annoying and intrusive. Some ads may even harm your computer by
installing small programs that monitor your activities on the Internet.
Luckily, with Mozilla Firefox and an add-on named Adblock Plus you can
easily get rid of ads. Here’s how to install and use it.
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Download Adblock Plus. Go to the Adblock Plus download page in Mozilla Firefox and click the Add to Firefox button. This will be the latest version of Adblock Plus.
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Allow the download. You
will see a window that says, “Install add-ons only from authors whom you
trust.” The author is verified as Wladimir Palant, the maker of Adblock
Plus, so go ahead and click the Install Now button.
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Configure Adblock Plus. A
dialogue box will open asking what filter to use. Most people use the
EasyList and Fanboy filters, but it depends on where you live. If you
want the best filtration, use the filter which represents your area. For
the best results, combine the EasyList and Fanboy filters.
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Test it out. Go to a
website that has ads. The ads should not load. Adblock Plus blocks ads
from all (or nearly all) of the common advertising agencies and ensures
you will enjoy relatively ad-free web browsing from now on.
If you do see ads, block ads that slip by the filter. If there is an
ad you find that you want to block, right click on the ad and click Adblock Plus: Block Image... from the menu. The ad should now be gone.
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Tips
You can also use Adblock Plus to block annoying avatars and signature images on forums.
You can manage your filters in your preferences by editing, disabling, or removing them.
You can also use Adblock Plus to block annoying flashing images on websites.
To see how much content is blocked, rollover the Adblock Plus logo
but do not click it. You will see how many total and blocked items are
on the page, as well as the filters blocking the content.
Most ads are blocked, but some make it through the filter. You can
block it, but it is also a good idea to have it added to the official
filter by reporting it to the filter's creator.
Another add-on that goes perfectly with Adblock Plus is the Element Hiding Helper.
Adblock Plus is available for both the Mac and PC.
For help with Adblock Plus, updates, and news, visit the official site.
Warnings
Blocking images is not permanent. They simply don't appear on your
Firefox browser, but they will appear in other browsers unless you have
other ad-blockers on them.
Some site require ads to be enabled to function properly. To disable
Adblock Plus on a page click on the arrow next to the ABP stop sign
button and click "Disable on this page only" or "Disable on (site)",
whichever is more appropriate in your situation.
Some sites rely on ads for their monthly and yearly costs. While
their costs are not your concern, if you care about a smaller site which
promises to use non-intrusive ads, browse the website with
non-intrustive advertising. Adblock Plus has an option "Allow some
non-intrustive advertising" enabled on default.
Older versions of Firefox may not support Adblock Plus. It is
recommended that you update Firefox to the latest version, and there are
other advantages to this as well.
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