How LLMs could revolutionize ad blocking
Ad blocking software has traditionally relied on filter lists. These need time consuming and regular maintenance in order to keep them up to date and effective.
There have been previous attempts to update ad blocking using machine learning, but new research from AdGuard looks at the potential to use large language models (LLMs) to improve the way it works.
AdGuard launched AdGuard DNS, a lightweight DNS app for Android and iOS
AdGuard has released a mobile app for DNS-level protection on iOS and Android, offering a simple way to block ads, trackers and harmful sites via encrypted DNS. AdGuard DNS targets users who want network-level filtering while avoiding the complexity of full ad-blocking or VPN tools.
The app is easy to set up and use. After installing it, users can link a device to their AdGuard DNS account by entering a Setup ID from the dashboard or by scanning a QR code.
AdGuard Ad Blocker lands in the Microsoft Store
AdGuard Ad Blocker is now available through the Microsoft Store, giving Windows users a new way to install the software.
The app is as one of the first full-featured system-wide ad blockers to reach the Store, giving Windows users who prefer centralized app management a direct installation option.
AdGuard brings full command line ad-blocking to Linux with stable v1.0 release
Back when the nightly version of AdGuard for Linux first surfaced, I reported on its potential and how it aimed to bring proper ad-blocking to the command line. Now, with version 1.0 officially released today, AdGuard for Linux is no longer experimental -- it’s a complete and stable tool aimed squarely at users who want powerful, terminal-based protection.
Unlike the Windows and macOS versions that offer full graphical interfaces, AdGuard for Linux is built entirely around the command line. It brings many of the same core features, just in a more lightweight, scriptable format that should appeal to those who live in the terminal.
AdGuard brings full-system ad blocking to Linux with new standalone app
For many years now, Linux users looking to block ads have needed to piece together a mixture of browser extensions, DNS-based filtering, and network-wide tools (such as Pi-hole). While these solutions certainly help, none of them offer complete system-wide protection.
Yeah, with Windows and macOS users having access to various tools for years, Linux users have mostly had to rely on workarounds. That’s where AdGuard for Linux comes in! Yes, folks, we finally have a dedicated ad blocker that works across all browsers and applications!
