#notrackers — Public Fediverse posts

How I adblock:
## Advertisements and Screen Readers

Lots of the time, ads are just a garbled unlabeled mess, and they can lead to unfortunate accessibility issues.
For example, on iOS, some articles have silent ad embeds (like videos) that make VoiceOver count down endlessly. Because of things like that, I adblock everywhere.

I focused my uBlock Origin config on general screen reader issues such as ads, tracking, disabling YouTube Shorts, and making Twitch tabs use less CPU.

I use this all the time and don’t run into issues myself, so that’s why I’m sharing it.
If you want to support something later, I’ll include how to whitelist.

Highly recommended:
Use [NextDNS](https://nextdns.io/?from=773mk4ah) **and** uBlock Origin.
This way, you can use any browser you want with the configuration.
(Control D is an option, but it’s less accessible, so I’m not covering it here.)
This post assumes you already know how to use uBlock Origin.

## The Best Web Browser?

In my opinion as a power user, there is **no best web browser** and no best browser engine.
Here’s what I use or recommend:

* **Brave** (adblocking turned off)
* **Firefox**
* **Librewolf**
* **Ungoogled Chromium**

I’d stay away from other mainstream browsers, but if you must use them, use them.
I’m just sharing my best practices from experience, not gospel.

> **Note:**
> You may have to use uBlock Origin Lite if you use Chrome soon, once Manifest V3 rolls out.
> That’s why I avoid mainstream browsers entirely.

## Configuring NextDNS

[Sign up for NextDNS](https://nextdns.io/?from=773mk4ah), then enable these subscriptions on the Privacy page:

* NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist
* hBlock
* anti-AD
* HaGeZi – Multi PRO
* OISD

**Under Native Tracking Protection, enable:**

* Windows (All versions)
* Apple (iOS, macOS, tvOS)
* Samsung (Phones, Tablets, Smart TVs)
* Amazon Alexa (Alexa-enabled devices)

For a detailed NextDNS guide, check:
[https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config)

## My uBlock Origin Config

[Here is my uBlock Origin configuration (OneDrive link)](https://1drv.ms/t/c/37d17987e3514f7f/EX9PUeOHedEggDefggQAAAABvQyo-ff1kGzvacl9q5FuAA?e=QhCoAO).
Right-click and save as to download the file.
Then in uBlock Origin, open the dashboard and restore from the file you downloaded.

I will try to update this whenever I can.

If you’re using **uBlock Origin Lite**, open the extension settings and check the categories you want to block.
There are no importable settings for Lite.

## Whitelisting

You can whitelist in NextDNS by [going to this page](https://my.nextdns.io/525211/allowlist) and entering the domains or subdomains you want to allow.

For uBlock Origin, open the dashboard, go to the Trusted Sites button, and enter your domains or subdomains to whitelist.

At this point, you should have an ad-free experience across the web!
If you have any suggestions for subscriptions, let me know in the comments.

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\#️⃣ **Hashtags:**

\#ScreenReader #Accessibility #Adblock #uBlockOrigin #NextDNS #Blind #AssistiveTech #WebAccessibility #Firefox #BraveBrowser #Librewolf #UngoogledChromium #NoAds #TechTips #ManifestV3 #Privacy #InternetPrivacy #YouTubeShorts #Twitch #AdFree #WebBrowser #OnlinePrivacy #DigitalAccessibility #Adblocker #ControlD #Apple #iOS #macOS #Windows #Samsung #AmazonAlexa #BestPractices #Guide #HowTo #MastodonTips #FOSS #OpenSource #SafeBrowsing #InternetSafety #TechAccessibility #StopTracking #NoTrackers #BestBrowsers #uBlock #BrowserSecurity #AdBlocking #WebExperience #CustomizeWeb #TechForGood

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I made some "Human Intelligence" and "No Cookies" icons for my website, and am releasing them as public domain (CC0) for anyone who wants to use them (and who doesn't use generative AI to make their content).

https://codeismycanvas.art/posts/icons/

#noAI #humanintelligence #nocookies #notrackers #icons #cc0

/e/OS 3.0 live launch

https://peer.tube/w/iTEezgJe8PFTv1qwxYDJ8S

#smartphones #deGoogled #operatingsystem #notrackers #opensource #cloud #email #calendar #sustainability #privacy #security.#eos #eos3 #murena

@mfuhrmann @mrnrnw daaaanke schön, jaaaa, das finde ich megaCOOL, das SoundCloud hier supported wird ..... und #unplugtrump #deinstallmusk #notrackers #mrnrnw ❤️

Newsweek: "#Russia Places Nuclear-Capable Strategic Missile Launchers on Combat Duty." https://www.newsweek.com/russia-places-nuclear-capable-strategic-missile-launchers-combat-duty-1964690

#NoTrackers #nuclearweapons

RawStory: "Ex-#GOP insider says #Trump and his allies need 'group therapy session'." https://www.rawstory.com/trump-musk-vance-daddy-issues/

#NoTrackers

Slashdot: "Insecure Robot Vacuums From Chinese Company Deebot Collect Photos and Audio to Train Their AI." https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/10/07/008247/insecure-robot-vacuums-from-chinese-company-deebot-collect-photos-and-audio-to-train-their-ai

#NoTrackers #spying

"#Trump’s Psychotic Episode Which Is Time Capsule Worthy." https://politizoom.com/trumps-psychotic-episode-which-is-time-capsule-worthy/

#NoTrackers

N-TV: "*Oft gesehen* Portale erleichtern Meldungen: Passanten machen Jagd auf #Falschparker." https://www.n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Passanten-machen-Jagd-auf-Falschparker-article25271388.html

#NoTrackers #MIV

Heise online::
"(...) Bei Mitfahrdiensten wie #Uber und #Lyft gibt es in den #USA einen gefährlichen Trend. Um mehr Arbeitsstunden ohne zu starke Müdigkeitserscheinungen zu erreichen, verwenden sie auch bei Passagierfahrten Systeme für autonomes Fahren wie #Tesla's 'Full Self Driving' (#FSD). Dies geht aus einem Bericht der Nachrichtenagentur #Reuters hervor, der durch einen Unfall mit FSD in Las Vegas ausgelöst wurde."
https://www.heise.de/news/Uber-Fahrer-in-den-USA-nutzen-Teslas-FSD-fuer-Robotaxis-9963515.html

#NoTrackers

Tagesschau: "Israels Premier Netanyahu kündigt erneut Vergeltungsschlag an

Israels Premier #Netanyahu hat bekräftigt, dass es eine Reaktion auf die jüngsten iranischen Raketenangriffe geben wird. Die Vorbereitungen liefen. Unterdessen setzt die israelische Armee die Angriffe im Libanon und im Gazastreifen fort."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/nahost-israel-libanon-iran-100.html

#Nahost #Israel #Iran #Libanon #NoTrackers

c't: "Kommentar zur Digitalisierung: Fax und Lederhose

Bayerns Digitalminister Mehring setzt auf Show statt Digitalisierung, während Frankfurt effizient Faxgeräte und -Server abschafft, meint Christian Wölbert."

https://www.heise.de/meinung/Kommentar-zur-Digitalisierung-Fax-und-Lederhose-9956816.html

#Digitalisierung #eGovernment #Politik #NoTrackers

N-TV: ""Ernsthafter" Rückschlag: #Hisbollah verliert Kontakt zu #Nasrallah-Nachfolger." https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Hisbollah-verliert-Kontakt-zu-Nasrallah-Nachfolger-article25271954.html

#Israel #Libanon #NoTrackers

RawStory:
"#Michigan voters in deep-red county accused of trying to vote multiple times: report."
https://www.rawstory.com/michigan-election-fraud-2669328750/
#Vote #NoTrackers #election #USA #Fraud

Bloomberg:
"Europe’s Cash-Strapped Governments Turn to Corporate Profits.

#France and #Italy want to squeeze more #tax from companies to bring bloated budget #deficits under control and ensure their credibility with bond investors."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-04/italy-france-plan-higher-taxes-on-companies-to-fix-budgets

#EU #NoTrackers

AP: "#Biden praises Liz #Cheney's speech and reacts to #dockworkers' suspension of strike." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkyJY1cBI9Y

#JoeBiden
#NoTrackers

The Hill: "#Springsteen calls #Trump 'the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,' backs Harris

Rock star Bruce Springsteen called former President Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime” and backed Vice President Harris in a video posted to his Instagram Thursday. “Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime (...)”

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4915012-bruce-springsteen-backs-kamala-harris/

#NoTrackers

Independent:
"#Vance says Trump won the 2020 election - then doubles down on the lie in new interview

During the vice presidential debate, Vance similarly refused to answer if he would contest this year’s election if #Trump loses."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/vance-trump-2020-election-b2623517.html

#DonaldTrump #NoTrackers #election2020 #JDVance

MediaLite::
"#Trump Didn’t Want to Help #California Fire Victims Until Aides Convinced Him ‘These Are People Who Voted For You,’ Per Report."
https://www.mediaite.com/trump/trump-didnt-want-to-help-california-fire-victims-until-aides-convinced-him-these-are-people-who-voted-for-you-per-report/

#DonaldTrump #NoTrackers

Tagesschau:
"Vorwurf der #Wahlmanipulation: Anklageschrift belastet Trump schwer.
Vor drei Jahren stürmten Trump-Anhänger das US-Kapitol - welche Rolle spielte der abgewählte US-Präsident dabei? Eine neue Anklageschrift belastet ihn schwer - und könnte im #Wahlkampf zum Problem werden für den #Republikaner."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-kapitol-106.html

#USA #Trump #Sonderermittler #Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe #Kapitol
#DonaldTrump #USWahl #NoTrackers

Tagesschau:
"Vorwurf der #Wahlmanipulation: Anklageschrift belastet Trump schwer.
Vor drei Jahren stürmten Trump-Anhänger das US-Kapitol - welche Rolle spielte der abgewählte US-Präsident dabei? Eine neue Anklageschrift belastet ihn schwer - und könnte im #Wahlkampf zum Problem werden für den #Republikaner."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-kapitol-106.html

#USA #Trump #Sonderermittler #Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe #Kapitol
#DonaldTrump #USWahl #NoTrackers

Tagesschau:
"Vorwurf der #Wahlmanipulation: Anklageschrift belastet Trump schwer.
Vor drei Jahren stürmten Trump-Anhänger das US-Kapitol - welche Rolle spielte der abgewählte US-Präsident dabei? Eine neue Anklageschrift belastet ihn schwer - und könnte im #Wahlkampf zum Problem werden für den #Republikaner."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-kapitol-106.html

#USA #Trump #Sonderermittler #Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe #Kapitol
#DonaldTrump #USWahl #NoTrackers

Tagesschau:
"Vorwurf der #Wahlmanipulation: Anklageschrift belastet Trump schwer.
Vor drei Jahren stürmten Trump-Anhänger das US-Kapitol - welche Rolle spielte der abgewählte US-Präsident dabei? Eine neue Anklageschrift belastet ihn schwer - und könnte im #Wahlkampf zum Problem werden für den #Republikaner."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-kapitol-106.html

#USA #Trump #Sonderermittler #Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe #Kapitol
#DonaldTrump #USWahl #NoTrackers

Tagesschau:
"Vorwurf der #Wahlmanipulation: Anklageschrift belastet Trump schwer.
Vor drei Jahren stürmten Trump-Anhänger das US-Kapitol - welche Rolle spielte der abgewählte US-Präsident dabei? Eine neue Anklageschrift belastet ihn schwer - und könnte im #Wahlkampf zum Problem werden für den #Republikaner."
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-kapitol-106.html

#USA #Trump #Sonderermittler #Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe #Kapitol
#DonaldTrump #USWahl #NoTrackers

"Walz Dominates Pathological Liar Vance in VP Debate." https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/walz-dominates-pathological-liar

#NoTrackers #VPDebate #Walz #Vance

RawStory: "Mary Trump: Donald a 'destroyed human being' whose Dad was 'incapable of loving anybody'."
https://www.rawstory.com/mary-trump-2669299507/

#NoTrackers #DonaldTrump #Trump

Heise.de: "#Mobilfunkanbieter dürfen nicht uneingeschränkt zusätzliche Kosten für die Ausstellung einer Ersatz-#SIM-Karte erheben. Das haben Frankfurter Richter entschieden."
https://www.heise.de/news/Oberlandesgericht-Pauschale-Gebuehr-fuer-Ersatz-SIM-Karte-ist-rechtswidrig-9958183.html

#NoTrackers

Independent: "A #Springfield business owner defended his #Haitian employees. Now Trumpers are sending him death threats.

‘They come to work every day. They don’t cause drama. They’re on time’, Jamie McGregor had said."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/springfield-ohio-haitians-death-threats-b2621689.html

#NoTrackers #DonaldTrump #Trump

Say hello to privacy! 👋

Tuta comes with zero trackers.

Thanks @exodus for providing this great test! 😍 👍

#Privacy #NoTrackers #Security

Der Big Brother Award 2023 geht an Zoom Inc. und an alle die Zoom einsetzen und damit ihre Teilnehmer.innen der Überwachung preisgeben.

Danke @padeluun für diese Einordnung, die sicher dazu beiträgt Zoom realistischer einzuschätzen.

https://bigbrotherawards.de/2023/zoom

#streaming #fairstreamen #notrackers #digitalisierung

Do you know /e/OS default web browser has a built-in ad-blocker?

#eOStips

#NewYearNewMe #privacytips #smartphoneprivacy #opensource #tips #yourdataisYOURdata #browser #adfree #noads #notrackers

Do you know /e/OS default web browser has a built-in ad-blocker?

#eOStips

#NewYearNewMe #privacytips #smartphoneprivacy #opensource #tips #yourdataisYOURdata #browser #adfree #noads #notrackers

Do you know /e/OS default web browser has a built-in ad-blocker?

#eOStips

#NewYearNewMe #privacytips #smartphoneprivacy #opensource #tips #yourdataisYOURdata #browser #adfree #noads #notrackers

Do you know /e/OS default web browser has a built-in ad-blocker?

#eOStips

#NewYearNewMe #privacytips #smartphoneprivacy #opensource #tips #yourdataisYOURdata #browser #adfree #noads #notrackers

Do you know /e/OS default web browser has a built-in ad-blocker?

#eOStips

#NewYearNewMe #privacytips #smartphoneprivacy #opensource #tips #yourdataisYOURdata #browser #adfree #noads #notrackers

The #MastodonApp seems just fine to me for simple browsing and occasional tooting, despite the complaints that pop up here and there.
What I especially like is the high privacy rating, #NoTrackers and few #AppPermissions requested to run it on #android .

Screenshots taken in App Lounge of the @e_mydata /e/OS.

The #MastodonApp seems just fine to me for simple browsing and occasional tooting, despite the complaints that pop up here and there.
What I especially like is the high privacy rating, #NoTrackers and few #AppPermissions requested to run it on #android .

Screenshots taken in App Lounge of the @e_mydata /e/OS.

The #MastodonApp seems just fine to me for simple browsing and occasional tooting, despite the complaints that pop up here and there.
What I especially like is the high privacy rating, #NoTrackers and few #AppPermissions requested to run it on #android .

Screenshots taken in App Lounge of the @e_mydata /e/OS.