Ad Block feature

[Zac]

Been enjoying the latest. update, but was curious if somebody could take the time to explain the Adblock feature.

 

I use ad-guard on my apple devices and ublock origin on windows OS. Does this work similar to Brave browser where it prevents ads and popups before the browser level Adblock add-on would? like just stop it loading and speeds up my browser?

would love clarification on how it works exactly and does this mean I can get rid of my other Adblock as they are redundant? 

 

Also noticed it breaks my appletv but I live in Aus and its when im trying to watch livetv so thats fine I turned it off on that device. Does it slow the router down or any negative side effects?

 

Cheers

[Netduma Fraser]

Correct, it operates at the network level so it's blocked before it tries to load and because it's at the network level it applies to all devices such as phones etc. It doesn't work on YouTube though so if you use that I'd keep the browser based Adblocker for that purpose.

You shouldn't notice any significant slow downs from using it.

[Zac]

8 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:

Correct, it operates at the network level so it's blocked before it tries to load and because it's at the network level it applies to all devices such as phones etc. It doesn't work on YouTube though so if you use that I'd keep the browser based Adblocker for that purpose.

You shouldn't notice any significant slow downs from using it.

Okay great well in that case might give it a while without my  browser blockers and see how it goes. 
 

I have YouTube premium so no need for Adblock.  Do people use YouTube and skip ads without premium? I’ll have to look into that could save myself a fortune each month haha

[Netduma Fraser]

11 minutes ago, Zac said:

Okay great well in that case might give it a while without my  browser blockers and see how it goes. 
 

I have YouTube premium so no need for Adblock.  Do people use YouTube and skip ads without premium? I’ll have to look into that could save myself a fortune each month haha

Oh yeah they sure do, it's a massive thing! I don't use Brave at the moment but I used to and if definitely helped with YT ads.