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Blocking ads on your home network isn't as hard as you think.
If blocking ads on a per-device basis isn't enough, try these options.
Both of these options are free and effective.
How many ads do you see per day? I'm guessing you see them so often that you can't keep track. Ads aren't just annoying; they can also be dangerous. One malicious ad and you wind up with malware or ransomware on your computers, phones, tablets, and even TVs.
If you've ever had to deal with malware or ransomware, you know how bad that can get.
You may have tried extensions like uBlock Origin, but that would mean you'd have to install the extension on every device that connects to your LAN. You're not going to have much luck doing that on your TV or a phone that doesn't include a browser that supports extensions. What do you do?
Also: The best secure browsers for privacy: Expert tested
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