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Fed up with ads on Safari. Need advice. (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by VoluntarilyCrushing@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I’m a big fan of Safari and how seamlessly it works with all my Apple devices, but these ads are pushing me to the edge. I can't even get through an article without being interrupted by some ad or another. It’s super annoying.

I’ve looked up older threads on this, and I’m choosing between two adblockers rn - Stop the Madness and Magic Lasso. They both seem like they could be a solution, but I'm not sure which one to go for. Anything that stands out?

Are there other options I’m missing?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you guys can offer.

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[–] QuailRider43@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If you want something sophisticated and like to tinker, set up a Wireguard VPN and an adblocking DNS server on your home router. Funnel all your iPhone traffic over your home-rolled VPN with the flip of a switch (VPN on/off in iPhone settings), and let your router serve you ad-free traffic via DNS filtering. This has the benefit of stopping ads in most apps, not just Safari. Combine this with a Safari-specific add-on for an extra layer of protection.