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Old 29-06-2012, 20:52   #1
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Video ads that download and play automatically
How can I stop this happening?

I only have 10 GB limit a month and I'm finding it hard to manage. I imagine that these videos and ads that download without my consent are eating away at some of the bandwidth?
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Old 30-06-2012, 00:03   #2
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I imagine that these videos and ads that download without my consent are eating away at some of the bandwidth?
Yes they are but a 10GB limit is not enough these days anyway and a bit mean of any ISP that offers it, who are you with ?

Download and install (untick any toolbars ) Firefox, making it your default browser. Go to 'tools' 'add-ons' 'get add-ons' and in the box 'search all add-ons' Type noia and search, install that for a reasonable appearance. Go back to add-ons and search for Adblock+, install it and you should not have the problem any more.
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Old 30-06-2012, 00:04   #3
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If you're using Firebox or Chrome, install Adblock Plus and FlashBlock.
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Old 30-06-2012, 01:25   #4
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If you're using Firebox or Chrome, install Adblock Plus and FlashBlock.
I agree. All I can say now is "Ads, what ads?"
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Old 30-06-2012, 01:30   #5
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If you're using Firebox or Chrome, install Adblock Plus and FlashBlock.
Do these now work with youtube? I took my adblocker off years ago because youtube stopped working and that was the only way then to get it working again?
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Old 30-06-2012, 01:33   #6
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Do these now work with youtube? I took my adblocker off years ago because youtube stopped working and that was the only way then to get it working again?
Blocking video from youtube eh?
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Old 30-06-2012, 01:54   #7
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Yes they are but a 10GB limit is not enough these days anyway and a bit mean of any ISP that offers it, who are you with ?

Download and install (untick any toolbars ) Firefox, making it your default browser. Go to 'tools' 'add-ons' 'get add-ons' and in the box 'search all add-ons' Type noia and search, install that for a reasonable appearance. Go back to add-ons and search for Adblock+, install it and you should not have the problem any more.
BT's option 1 broadband has a 10gb per month cap.
Kinda annoying as it's the package they are always trying to get people to sign up on with their various deals.
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Old 30-06-2012, 14:04   #8
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Blocking video from youtube eh?
Does seem a little extreme!
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Old 30-06-2012, 20:22   #9
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advertising should be BANNED PERMENANTLY from the internet ..... not only is it becoming a nuisance, but the bandwidth it wastes too!
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Old 30-06-2012, 21:00   #10
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advertising should be BANNED PERMENANTLY from the internet ..... not only is it becoming a nuisance, but the bandwidth it wastes too!
So how much would you pay to use DS then? Because its not going to pay for itself!
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Old 30-06-2012, 21:11   #11
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advertising should be BANNED PERMENANTLY from the internet ..... not only is it becoming a nuisance, but the bandwidth it wastes too!
What do suggest replaces it? Everyone pays to use the sites that they like? I'd rather have the ads.
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Old 30-06-2012, 21:14   #12
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advertising should be BANNED PERMENANTLY from the internet ..... not only is it becoming a nuisance, but the bandwidth it wastes too!
Advertising is what pays for most sites. I take it you would pay a subscription to all the sites you visit instead then?
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Old 30-06-2012, 21:17   #13
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The OP's specific original question was about video ads, which use up your monthly 10GB.



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The OP's specific original question was about video ads, which use up your monthly 10GB.
It was...thanks
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