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Myyrdn Eopia:
--- Quote from: El Diablo on March 18, 2011, 03:59:07 AM ---Use firefox and add adblock at work.
Right click on the avatar and just block the image. I see very few images on this forum because of my settings. It also helps with ads and all the rest.
Adblock, noscript, and not loading flash on my system makes for a very fast and clutter free no advertising surfing browser. As a result I've been unable to surf with IE do to the annoyances many sites create with their flash/slide/oversize adverts since I took control of what I watch :) .
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Genius, this.
Quantus:
--- Quote from: El Diablo on March 18, 2011, 03:59:07 AM ---Use firefox and add adblock at work.
Right click on the avatar and just block the image. I see very few images on this forum because of my settings. It also helps with ads and all the rest.
Adblock, noscript, and not loading flash on my system makes for a very fast and clutter free no advertising surfing browser. As a result I've been unable to surf with IE do to the annoyances many sites create with their flash/slide/oversize adverts since I took control of what I watch :) .
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Nice! Problem solved. I had Flashblock going, but not Adblock. This is sweet
Shecky:
--- Quote from: El Diablo on March 18, 2011, 03:59:07 AM ---Use firefox and add adblock at work.
Right click on the avatar and just block the image. I see very few images on this forum because of my settings. It also helps with ads and all the rest.
Adblock, noscript, and not loading flash on my system makes for a very fast and clutter free no advertising surfing browser. As a result I've been unable to surf with IE do to the annoyances many sites create with their flash/slide/oversize adverts since I took control of what I watch :) .
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Can Firefox import your favorites and settings from IE? Is there anything Firefox has a major problem with? 'Cause I'm keeping my options open on browsers and would like input from those who know. Oh, almost forgot - is choosing not to load flash something you can change on the fly? There are a number of sites I've seen that use flash, and I'd like to be forewarned one way or the other.
Electric MacButters:
I know IE9 has an option to disable Flash scripts, and I think IE8 had it as well. If I'm remembering right most of the flash disabling stuff is hidden in the advanced security or privacy settings.
Katty:
--- Quote from: Shecky on March 18, 2011, 01:41:06 PM ---Can Firefox import your favorites and settings from IE? Is there anything Firefox has a major problem with? 'Cause I'm keeping my options open on browsers and would like input from those who know. Oh, almost forgot - is choosing not to load flash something you can change on the fly? There are a number of sites I've seen that use flash, and I'd like to be forewarned one way or the other.
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Yes to the import - there's an option on the file menu. I haven't had a problem with anything in Firefox, and it's all I use at home. Very occasionally something won't load and I use Chrome instead, but I can't even remember for which sites.
I know you can turn Adblock off for specific sites on the fly (just click the icon you get in the corner of the browser)...maybe not loading flash would be the same?
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