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submitted 3 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world
  • Google is transitioning Chrome's extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to the V3.
  • This means users won't be able to use uBlock Origin to block ads on Google Chrome.
  • However, there's a new iteration of the app — uBlock Origin Lite, which is Manifest V3 compliant but doesn't boast the original version's comprehensive ad-blocking features.
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[-] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 49 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Intrusive ads and...

MALWARE!

[-] Twiglet@feddit.uk 9 points 3 months ago

Yep, the main reason I started using adblockers in the first place is because I was tired of the weekly disinfection routine of my pc.

Hiding ads wasn't my main motivation to start with, I just wanted to keep my system safe and shit free.

[-] Evotech@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

To be fair, some add-ons are the worst malware you can have. Google is trying to combat that

[-] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

Bullshit, they are trying to kneecap ad blocking to protect their bottom line. They could have protected people from sketchy add one without fucking up ublock

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