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1Blocker mentions (32)

• Show HN: uBlock Origin filters to remove distractions

  I recommend 1Blocker. One feature that is rarely mentioned is they can also block some ads in apps and not just Safari, by using a VPN profile which filters trackers locally. https://1blocker.com. - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago

• Hush – Noiseless Browsing for Safari

  Hush is one of the extensions on my devices, but both Hush and AdGuard Pro take a back seat to: A) 1Blocker: https://1blocker.com/ B) Orion Browser by Kagi: https://browser.kagi.com/ The first brings all the blocking customisation one needs to MacOS and iOS Safari, the other runs Firefox and Chrome extensions such as uBlock Origin: https://browser.kagi.com/faq.html#extensions. - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago

• Apple to Mass Produce Its Own MicroLED Displays for iPhones

  You can run 1Blocker[0] on both Mac and iOS. You can also pair it with NextDNS[1] if you want even more blocking. [0] https://1blocker.com/. - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

• what is the best ad-block extension for safari ?

  I pay for 1Blocker - though a free version is available (App Store link). Source: about 1 year ago

• Is the any ad blocker that blocks in-app ads?

  Any of the ad blockers that install a VPN on your phone, like 1Blocker will block in-app ads. Source: about 1 year ago

Micro Snitch mentions (4)

• Discord app on MacOS Monterey is trying to access the camera when it has no permissions

  Also running Microsnitch - https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html. Source: over 2 years ago

• Peloton replaces CEO and lays off 2,800 people

  I got Micro Snitch [1] as part of a bundle with Little Snitch years ago and have just had it running for cases like this. I'm fortunate to not have run into this issue, but I like the peace of mind of knowing exactly if I do. [1]: https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html. - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• If your MacBook Pro shows high % CPU, try charging on the right and not the left

  > … 'coreaudiod', because it apparently is constantly listening to the microphone built in near the keyboard and spending cpu cycles trying to filter out background noise. Apparently running the signal desktop app in the background is enough to keep coreaudiod constantly wasting battery. Because signal is open and has been granted permissions for microphone and speakers, even if no call session is open? There’s... - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

• Camera cover slider

  Do not use them! Apple doesn’t recommend anything thicker than a sheet of paper. So, if you want a cover, cut a piece of Post-it note or something like that. You can also check out OverSight or Micro Snitch for a software approach to improved privacy. Source: almost 3 years ago