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Maraya1969

(22,441 posts)
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 12:17 AM Mar 2017

Web pages and even Twitter now cover 1/2 the page with advertisement! I want to see the whole

page. Now I have a small window to look at because the top is covered.

Does anyone know what I am talking about and how to fix? It is very annoying

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Web pages and even Twitter now cover 1/2 the page with advertisement! I want to see the whole (Original Post) Maraya1969 Mar 2017 OP
In recent months I've noticed a distressing PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #1
Ad Blocker Plus. marybourg Mar 2017 #2
Do not use Cnet for any downloads. JayhawkSD Mar 2017 #6
True, that's why I warned to OP marybourg Mar 2017 #7
Just out of curiosity... JayhawkSD Mar 2017 #8
Oh, I do update Malwarebytes marybourg Mar 2017 #9
Turn off your Java Script... defacto7 Mar 2017 #3
use a program like NoScript its a nuisance sometimes but you get the choice to allow or block on a msongs Mar 2017 #4
Good program... defacto7 Mar 2017 #5

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,750 posts)
1. In recent months I've noticed a distressing
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 12:27 AM
Mar 2017

proliferation of ads all over the Web. I hate it, and I've learned to ignore most of them. I'm also getting better at ignoring click bait.

Recently I had an infected computer, and the Geek Squad guy told me I should not click on ads. If I see something I think is interesting, I should Google it myself. Often those ads will put malware on my computer, which is apparently what had happened.

What I do like about this site is I can easily make a donation and get rid of the ads.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
2. Ad Blocker Plus.
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 12:32 AM
Mar 2017

But it actually sounds as though you may have picked up some malware. Download Malwarebytes from Cnet, very carefully, being sure to click only on the "download Malwarebytes" button.

 

JayhawkSD

(3,163 posts)
6. Do not use Cnet for any downloads.
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 01:42 AM
Mar 2017

That portal is loaded with bogus executables which will install malware rather than the desired program. Go directly to www.malwarebytes.com for that program, and download all programs directly from the site of the company that produces them.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
7. True, that's why I warned to OP
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 01:56 AM
Mar 2017

to be careful. I've never had a problem with Cnet as long as I was careful to get the program I wanted. I keep my computers too long to be happy with going to producer sites, where they generally want to download only their newest version.

With Cnet I've always been able to get the version I need, but it's true, they've been getting more and more overrun. But somehow, I still trust their downloads, and I don't know of another site carrying older versions that I trust.

 

JayhawkSD

(3,163 posts)
8. Just out of curiosity...
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 10:50 AM
Mar 2017

Why do you not want the newest version of malware prevention programs? Not to be snarky, but do you want the newest malware to enter your computer, stopping only the older stuff?

I already have Malwarebytes on my computer, but each time I use it I download the newest version from their site, specifically to be sure that I'm getting the version that is searching for all the new bugs.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
9. Oh, I do update Malwarebytes
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 11:06 AM
Mar 2017

to the newest edition. It has not become incompatible with my current computer. But other programs have and do. And sometimes, I just don't want the newest because of problems others have had.

So, having been satisfied with Cnet over the years, I never developed another trusted source. If you can recommend one, I'd be happy.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
3. Turn off your Java Script...
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 01:00 AM
Mar 2017

That usually takes care of all ads. The problem is some pages, though not many, require it. Those sites I've found are unnecessary. Some button links need it so I just turn it back on. Like on DU, if I need to like something or tweet I turn it on. It's not such a pain when you get used to it and you can set up a quick link on you phone or desktop browser to toggle it. On my desktop it's so easy there's no trouble whatsoever. On my phone it's only slightly more problematic but definitely worth it.
Turning off Java script also eliminates the data farming, info analysis, and it's considerably more secure.
Ad blockers are good too but why not just stop the whole mess in its tracks.

msongs

(67,199 posts)
4. use a program like NoScript its a nuisance sometimes but you get the choice to allow or block on a
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 01:20 AM
Mar 2017

temporary or permanent basis

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
5. Good program...
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 01:30 AM
Mar 2017

I like toggling it on and off at will. There are several good addons, Quick Script is one.

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