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  1. AlmostAllAdsBlocked? You're a dumbass! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Facebook Downranks News Feed Links To Crappy Sites Smothered In Ads (techcrunch.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  2. AlmostAllAdsBlocked? You're a dumbass! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on Facebook Downranks News Feed Links To Crappy Sites Smothered In Ads (techcrunch.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  3. LOL - you PROJECT you do... apk by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Kills Off Octane JavaScript Benchmark Due To 'Diminishing Returns and Over-Optimization' (betanews.com)

    You use AdBlock Bob the Super Hamste https://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=6339101&cid=48554751/ & it's BRIBED TO NOT WORK BY DEFAULT http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    Adblock = inefficient & hosts do more/use less 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/ in faster kernelmode natively.

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

    APK

    P.S.=> UBlock does less, uses more & IMITATION (uses hosts LATELY only) & no resolver (vs DNS issues & speed gains) & 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/ hosts = 16mb tops by default & in kernelmode NOT slower usermode & not easily detected like addons... apk

  4. LOL - you PROJECT you do... apk by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Kills Off Octane JavaScript Benchmark Due To 'Diminishing Returns and Over-Optimization' (betanews.com)

    You use AdBlock Bob the Super Hamste https://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=6339101&cid=48554751/ & it's BRIBED TO NOT WORK BY DEFAULT http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    Adblock = inefficient & hosts do more/use less 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/ in faster kernelmode natively.

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

    APK

    P.S.=> UBlock does less, uses more & IMITATION (uses hosts LATELY only) & no resolver (vs DNS issues & speed gains) & 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/ hosts = 16mb tops by default & in kernelmode NOT slower usermode & not easily detected like addons... apk

  5. UBlock=inefficient/inferior vs. hosts alone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    See subject: That piece of openSORES bs imitated my work in hosts & doesn't do DNS local fastest possible name resolution adding weight that's not needed (especially maintaining it in regex etc. - STUPID).

    BETTER SOLUTION = APK Hosts File Engine 9.0++ SR-7 32/64-bit https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=%22APK+Hosts+File+Engine%22+and+%22start64%22&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1/ & it protects hosts (Shit UBlock doesn't) vs. corruption (nothing in usermode can get thru, I've tried).

    APK

    P.S.=> You're creating MEMORY BLOAT that's unecessary buying into /. BULLSHIT - Proof? Ok: UBlock uses 63++ MB -> http://www.ghacks.net/2014/06/...

    Proof-> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

    ClarityRay defeats it via native browser methods!

    Hosts ALONE don't consume that much & eat less (default ! 3-16mb tops)... apk

  6. UBlock=inefficient/inferior vs. hosts alone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    See subject: That piece of openSORES bs imitated my work in hosts & doesn't do DNS local fastest possible name resolution adding weight that's not needed (especially maintaining it in regex etc. - STUPID).

    BETTER SOLUTION = APK Hosts File Engine 9.0++ SR-7 32/64-bit https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=%22APK+Hosts+File+Engine%22+and+%22start64%22&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1/ & it protects hosts (Shit UBlock doesn't) vs. corruption (nothing in usermode can get thru, I've tried).

    APK

    P.S.=> You're creating MEMORY BLOAT that's unecessary buying into /. BULLSHIT - Proof? Ok: UBlock uses 63++ MB -> http://www.ghacks.net/2014/06/...

    Proof-> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

    ClarityRay defeats it via native browser methods!

    Hosts ALONE don't consume that much & eat less (default ! 3-16mb tops)... apk

  7. Ublock's no resolver (no speed gain there) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    Protection vs.:

    1.) Bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) DNS redirect poisoned dns
    7.) DNSChangers in IP stack OR routers
    8.) DNS requestlog trackers
    9.) Spam payloads
    10.) Phish payloads
    11.) Bandwidth caps

    Additionally:

    12.) Get past dns blocks
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    * UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  8. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  9. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  10. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  11. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on Firefox To Let Users Control Memory Usage (bleepingcomputer.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  12. Symlinks by cs96and · · Score: 1 · on Slashdot Asks: Windows 10 Creators Update Goes Live On April 11, Will You Upgrade?

    None of the changes mentioned in the summary are of any interest to me. The most exciting feature of the "Creators Update" is the ability to create symlinks without elevation... Woo-hoo!

    http://www.ghacks.net/2016/12/...

  13. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Still More Advertisers Pull Google Ads Over YouTube Hate Videos (morningstar.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  14. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Some HTTPS Inspection Tools Actually Weaken Security (itworld.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  15. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Some HTTPS Inspection Tools Actually Weaken Security (itworld.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  16. UBlock = inferior inefficient imitation vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Which Linux Browser Is The Fastest? (zdnet.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    Protection vs.:

    1.) Bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) DNS redirect poisoned dns
    7.) DNSChangers in IP stack OR routers
    8.) DNS requestlog trackers
    9.) Spam payloads
    10.) Phish payloads
    11.) Bandwidth caps

    Additionally:

    12.) Get past dns blocks
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    * UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  17. Hosts does more for less & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Which Linux Browser Is The Fastest? (zdnet.com)

    NoScript parses tags. Hosts block ads before noscript by blocking adserver source. Adblock = bribed/crippled http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/ , is SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/ & eats more (151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/ & hosts ~6mb)

    APK

    P.S.=> APK Hosts File Engine 9.0++ SR-7 32/64-bit https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=%22APK+Hosts+File+Engine%22+and+%22start64%22&btnG=Google+Search&gbv=1/

  18. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  19. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    Protection vs.:

    1.) Bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) DNS redirect poisoned dns
    7.) DNSChangers in IP stack OR routers
    8.) DNS requestlog trackers
    9.) Spam payloads
    10.) Phish payloads
    11.) Bandwidth caps

    Additionally:

    12.) Get past dns blocks
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    * UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  20. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  21. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  22. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  23. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  24. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on YouTube Will Kill Unskippable 30-Second Ads Next Year (theverge.com)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  25. Ublock = inferior inefficient imitation vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Microsoft Launches Outlook.com Premium Email Service, Costs $20 Per Year (thurrott.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  26. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Most of the Web Really Sucks If You Have a Slow Connection (danluu.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes
    11.) Easier data & rules edit
    12.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    13.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    14.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  27. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Most of the Web Really Sucks If You Have a Slow Connection (danluu.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes
    11.) Easier data & rules edit
    12.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    13.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    14.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  28. gpedit to disable Cortana by Torodung · · Score: 2 · on Cortana Now Reminds You To Do the Things You Promised in Emails (theverge.com)

    It is still possible to disable Cortana in any version of Windows 10.

    Go to http://www.ghacks.net/2016/07/... and scroll down to Does that mean that you cannot turn of Cortana anymore? and you will find instructions to activate the GP template or enter the registry key directly into regedit.

  29. Re:Remind me by Torodung · · Score: 2 · on Cortana Now Reminds You To Do the Things You Promised in Emails (theverge.com)

    Yes. You can use gpedit or if you have Windows 10 home, you can enter key the template would place in the registry.

    Click here for instructions.

    Scroll down to the heading Does that mean that you cannot turn of Cortana anymore? The instructions for gpedit and registry disable of Cortana are listed below.

  30. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Chrome Engineer Says Windows Defender 'the Only Well Behaved Antivirus', Cites 'Tons of Empirical Data' (onmsft.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  31. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Chrome Engineer Says Windows Defender 'the Only Well Behaved Antivirus', Cites 'Tons of Empirical Data' (onmsft.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  32. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Chrome Engineer Says Windows Defender 'the Only Well Behaved Antivirus', Cites 'Tons of Empirical Data' (onmsft.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  33. Hosts do more for less vs. addons & faster by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Google Chrome Engineer Says Windows Defender 'the Only Well Behaved Antivirus', Cites 'Tons of Empirical Data' (onmsft.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block ad script before it downloads!

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  34. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on You Don't Need an Antivirus (Except Microsoft's Built-in on Windows), Says Former Firefox Developer (ocallahan.org)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~6mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  35. Addons = inferior & inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on You Don't Need an Antivirus (Except Microsoft's Built-in on Windows), Says Former Firefox Developer (ocallahan.org)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block adservers before it cheaper

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  36. Addons = inferior & inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on You Don't Need an Antivirus (Except Microsoft's Built-in on Windows), Says Former Firefox Developer (ocallahan.org)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block adservers before it cheaper

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  37. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  38. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  39. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  40. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  41. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  42. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  43. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  44. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  45. AdBlock = inferior + 'souled-out' vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1 · on 'The Future of Advertising is Fewer, Better Ads' (recode.net)

    Adblock can't do (or do as well) 16 things hosts do 4 speed, security & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C servers
    3.) Protect vs. dynamic dns botnet C&C servers
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C servers
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS redirect poisoned/downed dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks & hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use

    APK

    P.S.=> Ab+ does less vs. hosts less efficiently (a 128-151mb memory hog http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...)

    ClarityRay defeats it

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com...

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions...

  46. Why don't you prove this wrong instead? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Pwn2Own 2017 Offers Big Bounties For Linux, Browser, and Apache Exploits (eweek.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block adservers before it cheaper

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  47. Why don't you prove this wrong instead? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Pwn2Own 2017 Offers Big Bounties For Linux, Browser, and Apache Exploits (eweek.com)

    What hosts do addons can't (or as well):

    PROTECT vs.:

    1.) bad sites (past ads)
    2.) fastflux C&C
    3.) dynDNS C&C
    4.) DGA C&C
    5.) DNS down
    6.) poisoned dns
    7.) trackers (dnsrequestlogs/ads/transparent ISP proxy)
    8.) spam/phish payload
    9.) dns blocks
    10.) slowdown 2 ways: adblocks & hardcodes

    11.) Multiplatform
    12.) Ez data edit
    13.) Efficiency (cpu/ram/I-O)

    14.) UBlock no DNS bennys = poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"
    15.) NoScript tag parses. Hosts block adservers before it cheaper

    APK

    P.S.=> AB+ 151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    UBlock 64MB http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    (hosts ~6mb)

    ClarityRay defeatable

    Don't work http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

  48. UBlock = inferior + inefficient vs. hosts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Windows 10 Privacy Changes Appease Watchdogs, But Still No Data 'Off-Switch' (zdnet.com)

    UBlock can't do these as well as (or @ all) hosts do 4 speed, security, & reliability:

    1.) Protect vs. bad sites (past ads)
    2.) Protect vs. fastflux botnet C&C's
    3.) Protect vs. dyndns botnet C&C's
    4.) Protect vs. DGA botnet C&C's
    5.) Protect vs. downed DNS (reliability)
    6.) Protect vs. DNS poisoned dns
    7.) Protect vs. trackers
    8.) Protect vs. spam payloads
    9.) Protect vs. phish payloads
    10.) Protect vs. caps
    11.) Get past dns blocks
    12.) Keep off dns request logs
    13.) Speed up 2 ways (adblocks/hardcodes)
    14.) Work on anything webbound multiplatform.
    15.) Ez data edit
    16.) Block ads more efficiently in cpu/ram/I-O use
    17.) UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits vs. dns issues) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts = native vs. illogically "Bolting on 'MoAr'" & not ClarityRay blockable like addons.

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts (1st resolver) do MORE w/ less in fast kernelmode & before slow usermode addons

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-conte...

  49. Hosts = superior & faster + proof by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Fingerprinting Methods Identify Users Across Different Browsers On the Same PC (bleepingcomputer.com)

    See subject: NoScript parses to block scripts - hosts do it before it in 1 step blocking ad/tracker script sources in fast kernelmode (vs. slow usermode in browsers slowing 'em w/ excess cpu, ram, & other I/O use - especially in firefox 'stacking' addons)

    Ab+ does less less efficiently - 128-151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

    UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits - not a resolver itself) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts = native vs. adding inefficient ClarityRay blockable easily detected addons

  50. Hosts = superior & faster + proof by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Fingerprinting Methods Identify Users Across Different Browsers On the Same PC (bleepingcomputer.com)

    See subject: NoScript parses to block scripts - hosts do it before it in 1 step blocking ad/tracker script sources in fast kernelmode (vs. slow usermode in browsers slowing 'em w/ excess cpu, ram, & other I/O use - especially in firefox 'stacking' addons)

    Ab+ does less less efficiently - 128-151mb http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    Ab+'s bribed not to work by default http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2/

    AdBlock's SLOWER: http://superuser.com/questions/686041/which-leads-to-faster-browsing-an-ad-blocker-or-an-edited-hosts-file/

    UBlock now uses hosts (no DNS benefits - not a resolver itself) - poor imitation = "sincerest form of flattery"

    Hosts ~3mb vs. UBlock = 64MB -> http://cdn.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/adblocker-memory-consumption.jpg/

    APK

    P.S.=> Hosts = native vs. adding inefficient ClarityRay blockable easily detected addons