YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos. As first spotted by a Reddit user this ...

YouTube is suddenly taking a harder stance against ad blockers, and it’ll cut viewers off after three videos if they’re unwilling to turn them off. YouTube is suddenly taking a harder stance against ...

It is becoming increasingly difficult to use the Internet without being inundated with unnecessary advertising. This is understandable because it is a marketing strategy that allows websites to make ...

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YouTube recently took dramatic action against anyone visiting its site with an ad blocker running — after a few pieces of content, it'll simply stop serving you videos. If you want to get past the ...

Adware is a type of malware that invades your computer and changes the settings of your browser without your knowledge or permission. After installing, adware redirects you to other websites and ...

To fix the “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube” issue in Brave, disable Shields for YouTube by clicking the Brave icon in the address bar and toggle it off ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. Google’s YouTube is ramping up its crackdown on privacy-preserving ad ...

Ads are one of the ways to keep some websites and app developers afloat. They keep costs down and enable free content. Some ...

Uh-oh. Do you use an ad blocker? You probably do. But if you also like to use YouTube, you may soon have to turn off that handy dandy ad skipper. YouTube is starting ...

A YouTube spokesperson said that using ad blockers could lead to a "suboptimal viewing" experience. Some users have also reported delays if they aren't on Google ...

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