Way back in iOS 9 days, Apple added “content blocking” to the iPhone and iPad. More commonly known as “ad-blockers,” this tech lets you use third-party apps to block ads, malware, trackers, comments, ...

Quite a few VPN apps bundle in some form of ad blocking or antimalware features, which are nice perks, but there’s usually a catch: You often don’t get to decide which sites are blocked. Instead, your ...

There is a built-in tool, but Safari extensions are better This article explains how to block ads in Safari on iPhones using content blockers. Your phone must have ...

Best VPN Best VPN With Ad Blocker 2026: Block Ads, Malware, and Trackers Does VPN block ads? Yes, but not all VPNs. We tested over 50 VPN Ad Blocker options and learned that NordVPN is the #1 in 2026.

Ad blockers are software you can install on your mobile device to control ads and pop-up scripts while browsing the web or using various apps. Pop-ups are annoying and often hazardous because they ...

Hackers and malicious viruses are very much a concern when you’re on the web, but the biggest threats to your productivity and your privacy come from everyday internet hazards. AdGuard — an ad blocker ...

I know there's probably some thread somewhere in this forum about iOS/Safari content blockers, but wager that was started when it was new on iOS, back when big bezels and Penny-Farthings were still in ...

Apple has finally released its Web Eraser content blocker for Safari 18, albeit under the new name Distraction Control. Here's how the feature changed during development and why. While the feature ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google’s version of Manifest V3 limited features used by content blockers; Mozilla’s promising it’s not doing the ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...