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How to get rid of targeted advertising on the Internet?

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Question added by Hassan Tahiri , المسؤول عن الصيانة , MICMAINTE
Date Posted: 2016/03/25
Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

Several major online advertising companies have joined together to give users the option to avoid targeted ads while browsing.

If you want them to stop tracking your browsing history, head over to aboutads.info, a site that will let you opt out of ads from 60 different companies.

The site adds a cookie to your browser that will keep your history a secret. Just check the box next to each company you want to block and click "submit."

Not all companies and agencies participate in this program, so it won't totally eliminate all targeted ads, But it should help out a lot.

Opt Out of Web adsaboutads.info

Aamir Sohail
by Aamir Sohail , Computer and Network Technician , A.M Printers

I recommend use a host file...  because using a well designed HOSTS file can speed the loading of web pages by not having to wait for these ads, annoying banners, hit counters, etc. to load. This also helps to protect your Privacy and Security by blocking sites that may track your viewing habits, also known as  "click-thru tracking" or Data Miners. Simply using a HOSTS file is not a cure-all against all the dangers on the Internet, but it does provide another very effective "Layer of Protection".

Giovanni Taborada
by Giovanni Taborada , Network Engineer , Amwaj

One way to get rid of ads is by installing adblock on your browser. Run anti spyware every now and then to remove cookies and malwares. I recommend SPY HUNTER.  

Adam Ahmed
by Adam Ahmed , IT & Web Developer , Freelance

Basm allah alrahman alrahim

 

Adblock Plus

 

 

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