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I use ad blockers and open source privacy focused software whenever I can but occasionally I have to use computers that don't belong to me or an older phone where my usual applications aren't installed and seeing all the advertisements just feels dirty and dystopian.

I think the worst ads are the text to speech ones that say "Download this app today". The unblinking energenic people saying you can make a living at home are probably a close second.

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[-] gaydarless@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Does anyone have recommendations on how to block ads on Android without rooting? I've tried AdAway but it doesn't seem to be terribly effective. I'm pretty tied into Chrome and would prefer not to change browsers but I understand I might have to.

[-] Brahm1nmam 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Change your dsn to dns.adguard.com

Edit: Firefox on Android has unlocked origin as well nowadays

[-] SnipingNinja@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Or if you can afford it, subscribe to a private DNS provider, they offer more control.

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