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walthamstow
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Ask HN: How to manage phones and PCs for elderly p...
He needs an adblocker! Most YT adverts are designed to open the wallets of unsophisticated people, often giving them nothing good in return.
cjk2
on April 23, 2024
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I put AdGuard on it. It’s mostly in video sponsorships (fuck you NordVPN) and I don’t think there’s an equivalent to sponsorblock for safari.
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SponsorBlock for Safari exists btw, I use it. Check the App Store, though you can also compile it from scratch if you're adventurous.
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I will have a go at this later. Thanks for the heads up.
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What was the problem with Nord?
cjk2
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I think the point is more what’s the point of NordVPN?
dotancohen
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As opposed to any other VPN?
cjk2
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As opposed to no VPN.
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on April 23, 2024
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Watching region-locked content is a compelling use case.
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I just don’t bother or steal it.
javajosh
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Another option is to pony up for youtube premium, which eliminates most ads.
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