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5 of the Best Alternatives to Adblock Plus that Won’t Show “Acceptable Ads”

With Adblock deciding to allow “acceptable ads,” it means you should find a replacement. Here are 5 alternatives to Adblock Plus that allow you to browse in peace.

By James Milin-Ashmore – Oct 13, 2016

How To Stop GIFs from Automatically Playing in Your Browser

Stop GIFs from Automatically Playing in Your Browser

GIFs can be fun, but they can also affect your browsing experience and cause web pages to load slower. Here’s how to stop GIFs from automatically playing in all browsers.

By Karrar Haider – Jul 24, 2016

Eliminate Slow Browsing: Why Disabling Images in Your Browser Speeds Things Up and How to Do it

If you’re looking for a way to speed up your browser, one method you might want to consider is disabling images. This article explains how and why to do it.

By Karrar Haider – Jul 20, 2016

Using Chrome Extensions in Firefox and Opera

If you want to install and use Chrome extensions in Firefox and Opera, here is how you can do so with the help of a dedicated extension. Check it out!

By Karrar Haider – Jul 18, 2016

Ditch Adblock Plus for Opera's New Built-in Ad Blocker

Ditch Adblock Plus for Opera’s New Built-in Ad Blocker

Have you heard about the Opera browser’s new built-in ad blocker? Let’s take a look at it and see if it’s a good replacement for your current ad blocker.

By Karrar Haider – May 21, 2016

Opera Revisited: Fastest Browser With A Free VPN?

Opera Revisited: Fastest Browser with a Free VPN?

Opera’s gone through a lot of changes over the years. Is it really the fastest browser? How good is its built-in VPN? Let’s take another look at Opera.

By Christopher Harper – May 11, 2016

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