Annoying ads on websites that just get in the way of what you are trying to read are some of the biggest nuisances of the internet, especially when it comes to inappropriate advertisements. You do not ...

From excessive ads to distracting sites, I'm tired of feeling like the internet is taking advantage of me. That's why I use these handy Chrome extensions to stop the distractions and claw back some ...

The internet is a nosy place. In this series, Lifehacker explains how to protect one of the most important aspects of modern life: your privacy. The average website seems to have more ads than content ...

Hackers and malicious viruses are very much a concern when you’re on the web, but the biggest threats to your productivity and your privacy come from everyday internet hazards. AdGuard — an ad blocker ...

Inevitably, whenever there is a discussion on the internet about how YouTube (or any other website) is choked with ads, someone will say, "Just use an ad blocker." The name seems to say it all. An ad ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Google ...

It may not be your imagination — YouTube might be slowing down your videos if you use an ad-blocker. PCWorld spotted new rumors floating online on Reddit and elsewhere that folks using ad-blockers are ...

YouTube continues its war on ad blockers, recently showing a notice that confirms videos are slightly slowed down for ad blocker users, while the platform is preparing for longer ad formats. Earlier ...

Most people run anti-virus programs on their computers, but protecting r mobile devices does not always cross the mind of everyone. If you are able to prevent pop-up ads and malware on your phone, why ...