I think I get one spam mail every second month using Gmail, and I don't even see text ads because my ad-blocker filters it, so I have no idea what you are talking about.
My Windows setup also requires no interaction because block lists are automatically updated through Chrome, and my hosts file is updated once a week with a PowerShell script. I also use a browser VPN for many websites, and a system wide VPN when I download Torrents. There's also a tiny Chrome extension named Quick JavaScript Switcher that does wonders for websites with pop-overs/pop-overs/etc. If all fails I'll simply find another website because ad-revenue aint my problem.
I use a custom hosts files in tandem with a browser ad-blocker. It is especially useful with websites that spawn new windows (again if they manage to). They can spawn on but I'll just get a "host not found" error. Another thing is that virtually all ad-blockers allow Facebook. My hosts file also blocks all Facebook domains (there are many more than just Facebook.com).
You don't know me (which is understandably:) My reaction to ads, if they slip by, is pure recent because they waste my time and bandwidth. It takes me a split second to identify ads and I will stop it and block it before it has even finished. Ads are a one-sided biased commentary lacking honesty. If I want a product then I'll Google the best price/product.
I'm using a customized hosts file and use an ad-blocker. If some ad company still finds it's way I'll just block it. If an ad finds its way to my inbox I'll flag and report it as spam. Gmail has always been very good at that. Bottom line is that ad companies can track me all day long but they wont get anything out of it besides being blocked further.
I was unaware that Github had 2FA so I set it up ASAP after reading your comment. Now I'm wondering why Github didn't offer 2FA when I created my account.
The heavens have fallen. Somebody said something positive about Windows Defender/and/ it got a score of 5. I've been using Windows Defender since 2003 because my AMD Athlon 800 MHz was really pushed at that time and I needed all the power I could get. Turned out that Windows Defender did a really job and I still using it to this day.
A score of 2 a few minutes after replying with the word "Bullshit". Typical/. even after 20 years./. is the last bastion of delusional Linux fanatics:D Very amusing actually:D
It's actually funny how/. reports on censorship when they have their own censorship is implemented. Say one bad thing about Linux and your karma is reduced to bad.
Quote: "If there is one nightmare that we fear, then it's the fact that Werner Koch is no longer available," said Enigmail developer Nicolai Josuttis. "It's a shame that he is alone and that he has such a bad financial situation."
If it's so open-source then why does it rely on a single person? This reminds me of the Heartbleed bug with underfunded developers. Open-source doesn't mean more security.
What I really find humorous about this article is that there's so few funny posts (I only view 3+ posts). I guess if it's open source it's a feature, if it's Microsoft it's just sh*t:) You Linux guys really should get a life:)
Approximately a week ago I started Winamp and instantly received a message that there was a new version available. What to do? Upgrade! Problem solved. I still don't get what the big deal is about this "news" other than the usual Windows bashing from Slashdot.
I've tried (Norton) Ghosting Knoppix onto several different computers and seen plenty of LILO errors. Other things I've tried is doing a full "apt... lala" update resulting in a completely fcked up system. So Linux is no way better.
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I think I get one spam mail every second month using Gmail, and I don't even see text ads because my ad-blocker filters it, so I have no idea what you are talking about.
My Windows setup also requires no interaction because block lists are automatically updated through Chrome, and my hosts file is updated once a week with a PowerShell script. I also use a browser VPN for many websites, and a system wide VPN when I download Torrents. There's also a tiny Chrome extension named Quick JavaScript Switcher that does wonders for websites with pop-overs/pop-overs/etc. If all fails I'll simply find another website because ad-revenue aint my problem.
I use a custom hosts files in tandem with a browser ad-blocker. It is especially useful with websites that spawn new windows (again if they manage to). They can spawn on but I'll just get a "host not found" error. Another thing is that virtually all ad-blockers allow Facebook. My hosts file also blocks all Facebook domains (there are many more than just Facebook.com).
You don't know me (which is understandably :) My reaction to ads, if they slip by, is pure recent because they waste my time and bandwidth. It takes me a split second to identify ads and I will stop it and block it before it has even finished. Ads are a one-sided biased commentary lacking honesty. If I want a product then I'll Google the best price/product.
I'm using a customized hosts file and use an ad-blocker. If some ad company still finds it's way I'll just block it. If an ad finds its way to my inbox I'll flag and report it as spam. Gmail has always been very good at that. Bottom line is that ad companies can track me all day long but they wont get anything out of it besides being blocked further.
BlackBerry OS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
I was unaware that Github had 2FA so I set it up ASAP after reading your comment. Now I'm wondering why Github didn't offer 2FA when I created my account.
I could have told them that for 99 million dollars.
The heavens have fallen. Somebody said something positive about Windows Defender /and/ it got a score of 5. I've been using Windows Defender since 2003 because my AMD Athlon 800 MHz was really pushed at that time and I needed all the power I could get. Turned out that Windows Defender did a really job and I still using it to this day.
How long until this charade stops hiding behind VPN's playing hide and seek while wasting bandwidth?
Good comment. I like you.
It's the same old group that will never evolve despite how /. they are.
A score of 2 a few minutes after replying with the word "Bullshit". Typical /. even after 20 years. /. is the last bastion of delusional Linux fanatics :D Very amusing actually :D
It's actually funny how /. reports on censorship when they have their own censorship is implemented. Say one bad thing about Linux and your karma is reduced to bad.
Oxymoron of the decade.
Keep dreaming Linux fanatics.
For those pesky sites I use Quick JavaScript Switcher, a Chrome extension that turns JavaScript on or off easily. Works surprisingly well.
Quote: "If there is one nightmare that we fear, then it's the fact that Werner Koch is no longer available," said Enigmail developer Nicolai Josuttis. "It's a shame that he is alone and that he has such a bad financial situation." If it's so open-source then why does it rely on a single person? This reminds me of the Heartbleed bug with underfunded developers. Open-source doesn't mean more security.
Imagine everybody putting a phone in your face to stream it. Pretty invasive and creepy.
First Nokia, then this?!?!?
What I really find humorous about this article is that there's so few funny posts (I only view 3+ posts). I guess if it's open source it's a feature, if it's Microsoft it's just sh*t :) You Linux guys really should get a life :)
Approximately a week ago I started Winamp and instantly received a message that there was a new version available. What to do? Upgrade! Problem solved. I still don't get what the big deal is about this "news" other than the usual Windows bashing from Slashdot.
Errors in OSX? Impossible. This is the perfect OS, FOSS and stuff. Must be a Microsoft developer involved.
Mod me down, I really don't give a shit.
With Linux you have to program anything anyways.
I've tried (Norton) Ghosting Knoppix onto several different computers and seen plenty of LILO errors. Other things I've tried is doing a full "apt... lala" update resulting in a completely fcked up system. So Linux is no way better.