MountainBuck
Silver Member
I don't know "Tapatalk" but see that even when using ad blocking DNS that people are still seeing ads, so the ads op are seeing may be due to the app.
The "hosts" file is effective but it needs updating periodically. Then there is the problem of multiple devices.
Flashing an open sourced firmware to your eligible router and activating an ad blocker protects all devices on your network - that's every computer and cell phone connected via wifi in your home. The two solutions below will even update themselves automatically.
You may be interested in flashing your compatible router with OpenWrt and installing the available Adblock software on the router.
FreshTomato router firmware is easier to configure and has an ad blocker built in but not turned on. This ad blocker uses the same hosts file but automatically downloads updates from multiple different sources.
Flashing a router comes with risk but the reward is high. Ad blocking isn't the only extra feature. But only consider this if you have some tech experience or are technically minded. First time out the learning curve is steep but the guides are usually well written.
Second hand routers are plentiful and are an inexpensive way to try this if you don't have much experience.
The "hosts" file is effective but it needs updating periodically. Then there is the problem of multiple devices.
Flashing an open sourced firmware to your eligible router and activating an ad blocker protects all devices on your network - that's every computer and cell phone connected via wifi in your home. The two solutions below will even update themselves automatically.
You may be interested in flashing your compatible router with OpenWrt and installing the available Adblock software on the router.
FreshTomato router firmware is easier to configure and has an ad blocker built in but not turned on. This ad blocker uses the same hosts file but automatically downloads updates from multiple different sources.
Flashing a router comes with risk but the reward is high. Ad blocking isn't the only extra feature. But only consider this if you have some tech experience or are technically minded. First time out the learning curve is steep but the guides are usually well written.
Second hand routers are plentiful and are an inexpensive way to try this if you don't have much experience.