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  1. eRondeau

    Safari Extension to Block Keyword(s)???

    Weird question I know but is there a Safari extension that blocks/filters keyword(s) from all web pages? There is a person who appears in many news stories and I don't want to ever see his name again for my own mental well-being. I did a quick look and couldn't find anything. Is anyone aware of...
    • eRondeau
    • Thread
    • content blocker extension safari
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  2. C

    Do Web Apps now allow Safari content blockers?

    Can anyone confirm that Web Apps on Sequoia now allow Safari content blockers?
  3. ric22

    Ad blockers on iOS 17

    What's going on with the ad blocking situation on iOS 17? For years I've had no problems but suddenly ads sneak through and YouTube is usually either able to play ads or crashes. I've tried a few different apps with no success. I read this when I tried to research what was going wrong...
    • ric22
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    • ad blocker content blocker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 17
  4. MacGizmo

    Odd URL encoding in forums

    Recently I began to notice that some external URLs posted by users to the site are throwing up errors in Safari (due to the Magic Lasso Content Blocker I have installed). Here's an example post from this thread: The post has a few links that when you hover over them, they show the direct link...
  5. Trash_human2123

    Question : You can temporarily disable content blockers in Safari. Is there any way to stop this?

    HI. I'm using a content blocker on my iPhone at the same time in addition to the screen time function to block pornographic sites. However, I found that you can temporarily turn off the content blocker in Safari settings. So here is my question. - Is there a anyway to prevent contents blocker...
  6. P

    Screen Time - Cannot Add Websites to Allowed Websites Only list

    I'm trying to configure my daughters MacBook Air so that she can only open specific websites. In screen time I can an add websites to the list of allowed sites, but as soon as I reopen the dialog the list is reset to the defaults. Earlier her account was restricted to only the default list of...
  7. Z

    iOS Content blockers not working

    Hi guys, I’m new so apologies if this is the incorrect forum but is anyone else having issues with iOS content blockers? I’ve tried AdGuard, BlockBear and Adblock in any number of configurations and still adverts are appearing in iOS Safari. Would be interested in seeing if anyone else is having...
    • Zonck
    • Thread
    • content blocker ios troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 14
  8. P

    Does Better Blocker Use Content Blocker API

    I am interested in using this content blocker, however the privacy policy is very vague and not clear. And on the website there is nowhere that tells that it uses the safari content blocker API. I want to make sure it uses the content blocker API so that its not invading privacy with VPN and...
    • Penlocky
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    • adblocker better blocker content blocker
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  9. P

    Why Is Wipr Not In Safari Extension Folder?

    I have downloaded Wipr content blocker from the overwhelming recommendation to use it in Macrumors. But after installing, something does not seem right about this "extension". 1. it is not displayed in the "Safari Extension" feature in the Mac App Store. 2. After installing, the actual...
    • Penlocky
    • Thread
    • adblocker content blocker content blocker api malicious popup ads safari safe safe? wipr
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  10. C

    Content Blocker for Javascript with Exceptions?

    Does anyone know of a content blocker for iOS that will let me basically block all Javascript in Safari, but carve out exceptions for particular sites? Bonus points if I could also have those sites on the exception list be subject to normal blocking (e.g., two levels, either no Javascript, or...
    • codeman7
    • Thread
    • content blocker javascript privacy tracking
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS 11
  11. B

    Best Content Blocker?

    I have been using Wipr but wondering if there are any better Content Blockers for Safari? Looking for something that integrates into Safari like Wipr does. Thanks in advance.
    • bgarrant
    • Thread
    • content blocker safari
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. dra

    Block advertising and trackers on macOS Sierra

    Cheerio is an app that removes distracting advertising, trackers, and other unwanted elements from web pages when using Safari on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac. It makes pages load faster, uses less data on your Wifi or cellular connection, and improves your Mac battery life. Grab it...
    • dra
    • Thread
    • content blocker mac app store macos macos sierra
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  13. smacrumon

    Better - a new content blocker for iPhone and iPad.

    This came into my inbox from those forward thinking people at ind.ie. Nice clean ethical design with a strong purpose for the app. More details at the site: https://better.fyi (Note that I do not have any affiliation with with the app or the makers.) Their email begins:
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