▲ 220 ▼ Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did (www.theverge.com) submitted 3 weeks ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip [M] to c/technology@lemmy.zip 48 comments fedilink hide all child comments No more uBlock Origin on Edge. Archived version: https://archive.is/20260807200102/https://www.theverge.com/tech/976880/microsoft-edge-extensions-ad-blockers-mv2-mv3
[–] allywilson@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 child) Same, but it allows me to use DNS over HTTPS, so if you use a service like nextdns.io or a pihole you can block ads that way. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Damarus@feddit.org 15 points 3 weeks ago* It's always good to have options. However as I regularly see DNS blocking recommended as an alternative to content blockers, I find it important to say they're not playing in the same league. A content blocker like uBlock or AdGuard has much more capabilities to clean up pages. They can also remove annoying pop-ups, remnant elements, and anything that is not discernable by its host. A DNS blocker can't do that, as it never even sees the content of the sites you're viewing. To me it's more of a last resort if I don't have any other options on a certain device. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Damarus@feddit.org 15 points 3 weeks ago* It's always good to have options. However as I regularly see DNS blocking recommended as an alternative to content blockers, I find it important to say they're not playing in the same league. A content blocker like uBlock or AdGuard has much more capabilities to clean up pages. They can also remove annoying pop-ups, remnant elements, and anything that is not discernable by its host. A DNS blocker can't do that, as it never even sees the content of the sites you're viewing. To me it's more of a last resort if I don't have any other options on a certain device. permalink fedilink source parent