The only real issue is a desktop blocker uses memory and resources sitting in the background, even if you are not using it. Another plus is the blocking of other application’s adverts and even Windows 8 and 10 modern apps. This has some good points such as the ability to block on many different browsers at once from the single program, including Internet Explorer and Edge. The most common ad blocker is one installed as an extension in your web browser, AdBlock Plus, AdBlock and uBlock Origin being some of the most popular for the Chrome and Firefox browsers.Īnother type of ad blocking is via a VPN or proxy although because traffic is routed through other servers the speed can vary a great deal. A third way is through a desktop application. This has left web users feeling like they have little choice but to use an ad blocker. Ad blocking on the internet is a controversial topic right now and the problem has arisen mainly because many sites have gone overboard with the number and types of ads they are serving.
