How I block all online ads

kept by eddie dec 08, 25

The post describes a multi-layered approach to blocking all online ads using tools like uBlock Origin, DNS filters, and VPNs.

Google Chrome update will fully close the door on ad blockers
Google Chrome is fully removing Manifest V2 support in upcoming releases, finally ending the last loophole that allowed ad blockers like uBlock Origin to work.
also on #ad-blocking, uBlock Origin, Firefox, #privacy
I didn't realize my LG TV was spying on me until I turned off Live Plus
LG's Live Plus feature uses automatic content recognition to analyze what's displayed on screen for targeted ads, but can be turned off via a setting.
also on Pi-hole, #privacy
Google Chrome is killing all uBlock Origin bypasses, Microsoft Edge, Opera to follow - Neowin
Google Chrome removed the final feature flags that allowed uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions to function, with Edge and Opera expected to follow.
also on Brave, uBlock Origin, #privacy
How I browse the web in 2026
A developer details their 2026 web browsing setup using Firefox on separated work and personal devices, with curated extensions, self-hosted RSS, and bookmarks for focused reading.
also on uBlock Origin, Firefox, #privacy, #developer-tools
Why didn’t IPv6 work in my home network?
IPv6 stopped working on the author's home network because AdGuard Home's DNS settings had an option checked that disabled all IPv6 DNS queries.
also on #dns