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  • Pihole on my Debian system with PiVPN WireGuard server.

    Safari extensions:
    Vinegar to block YouTube ads in Safari. I don’t use the app at all.
    Banish to stop websites showing those annoying “open in the app” pop ups.

    Ad and nag free bliss.

    • Almost the same config but instead of pihole I use adguardhome and for extensions I also have SponsorBlock for YouTube

  • Control D is a great versatile DNS level ad and tracker blocker. You can also route specific services to different exit locations, so stuff like Netflix can think you're in the US.

  • Another AdGuard user here. I’ve got the paid pro version that allows DNS blocking system wide via the VPN profile method but if you’re just looking for Safari only the free version is good.

  • For just Safari the "Roadbock" extension seems to work pretty well.

  • Brave Browser, by far the best and so customizable. Many people don't check settings but on mobile view the security > filters and you can enable the mobile YT script blocks for more ad-blocking and clearer look!

    And I use Proton VPN w/ Block Ads, Trackers & Malware, but not really required.

    • In thought Brave was sold and is considered primary spyware now?

      • Nope, but I've noticed especially firefox has done a fair amount of bashing -- because its better and from one of their own.

        If we're talking adblock, brave is top dog imo. But if were talking top privacy and security then we'd be using tor browser in Tails or Qubes OS and then some.

        There are many popular apps that is/could be spyware. Jusy like the feds trying to ban TikTok.

        Question everything, trust no one.

        https://brave.com/faq/#concerns

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