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On ublock origin (full version, not lite), click on the settings icon:

Then go to "Filter Lists" and enable both of the "Cookie Notices" options:

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[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 88 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Ublock is truly one of the 8 technological Wonders of the world.

[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 28 points 3 days ago

Every time I accidentally open another browser, I puke a little bit. I wonder how is it possible to live without uBlock Origin.

[–] Irelephant@lemm.ee 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 44 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (6 children)

Linux Kernel. Blender. And the other 5 are still undiscovered.

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 35 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 7 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Absolutely this.

2010s was a wild west of downloading multi pack codecs BS. Just let me play the video!

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[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 25 points 3 days ago

Wikipedia/mediawiki

[–] _hovi_@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Ffmpeg gotta be on that list

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[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Wine/Proton and Steam Deck

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[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Firefox, since it's the last truly good non-google-controlled browser, I think. And it didn't just actively try to destroy ublock origin and other ad blocking plugins.

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[–] kepix@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

get the consent-o-matic plugin as well. it automaticly denies concent on most mainstream sites. you can even set the level.

[–] filister@lemmy.world 26 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Bonus tip, you can install extensions on Firefox mobile and block those pesky ads too

[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 10 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Only on Android unfortuantely. On iOS, Firefox is just a skin for Safari with no plugin support (thanks Apple!).

[–] Not_Dav3@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

On iOS

See, that's where you went wrong.

Edit : Orion has been suggested as an iOS browser in another comment, though I don't know if it's good as I've never tried it.

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[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 30 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Man, this extension is vital for the internet. Do they take donations at all?

[–] perfectly_boiled_pizza@lemmy.world 30 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

From the website: "I will not accept donations or sponsorships of any kind."

From Github: "If you ever want to contribute something, think about the people working hard to maintain the filter lists you are using, which are available to use by all for free."

[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Flagstaff@programming.dev 4 points 2 days ago

Kinda like VLC, too. So many advertisers have offered its dev millions of dollars over the years, with 100% of them rejected. Incredible integrity.

[–] overload@sopuli.xyz 6 points 3 days ago
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[–] drinkwaterkin@lemm.ee 9 points 3 days ago (6 children)

I occasionally do searches to see if there's a blocker for those obnoxious, "Do you want to use the app?" lightboxes. To no avail. 😿

[–] MissingInteger@lemm.ee 10 points 3 days ago

AdGuard has a filter list for Mobile App Banners.

[–] Irelephant@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You can make your own filters. Press the zap button to temporarily block something (to test) and the eyedropper to permenantly make a filter.

[–] drinkwaterkin@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago

I try that in uBlock from time to time, but I still can't seem to get it quite right. Testing in Duolingo right now, I set it to get rid of the app popup, as well as the semitransparent overlay that darkens the whole page. But there's still some element on the page that restricts me from scrolling until I tap on the page. It's an improvement, but still not quite there yet.

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[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Does it only block the pop-up or does it deny consent for anything but necessary cookies?

Because that's quite essential I think

[–] calcopiritus@lemmy.world 18 points 4 days ago (6 children)

If you don't click on yes. You haven't given your consent

[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 5 points 3 days ago (4 children)

In the US, it's the opposite. The way the law is written, you have to OPT out. So they're collecting the moment you land.

I've set up a bunch of these cookie banners for US businesses. You can choose if you follow the EU version, or the CCPA version.

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[–] ScreaminOctopus@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Is there anything for all the "subscribe to newsletter" popups on news sites and online stores?

[–] Hypocrite9554@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yes, those should be included under "Annoyances"

[–] lena@gregtech.eu 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)
[–] Irelephant@lemm.ee 39 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Ublock has been slightly better in my experience, and this doesn't require another extension.

Thanks for sharing though!

[–] Dju@lemmy.world 15 points 4 days ago (3 children)

uBO is way better, especially if you also know how to make filters yourself.

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DandelionSprout also has a fantastic collection of lists that i use regularly. https://github.com/DandelionSprout/adfilt

[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

On mobile you can use Consent-o-matic

[–] Irelephant@lemm.ee 24 points 4 days ago (6 children)

You can use uBO on firefox on android.

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