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Author: dng@d404.nl
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [DNG] Help with uBlock Origin under Firefox
On 16-06-2023 00:31, Joel Roth via Dng wrote:
> Hiya ad-blocking compatriots,
>
> I've been looking to set up some custom filters in uBlock
> Origin. I'm trying to block ads recently reappearing in our
> favorite google-owned video sharing service.
>
> I'm using daedalus with Firefox 91.10.0esr (64-bit).
>
> I'd like to find the advanced setup for custom filtering
> rules, but can't seem to locate the blue power-button icon uBlock
> origin uses to trigger the advanced setup.
>
> uBlock Origin shows up (sans icon) with other plugins under the Tools and
> Add-ons menu item. There is no access to advanced setup.
>
> I've tried firefox under i3 (my default) and fvwm window
> managers. (Neither startxfce4 nor startx
> /usr/bin/startxfce4 would start X with Xfce. )
>
> I'd be interested in other firefox adblocker plugins that serve this
> same purpose. (I already use Adblock Plus and several others.)
>
> Thanks for any hints (other than "install gnome" ;^)
>
> cheers and wishing happy (ad-free) viewing
> for everyone that wants it.
>
>
>
>
>

The way I get to the advanced settings is

about:addons -> select uBlock -> 3 dots on the right of the on/off
switch and select settings. Here you find the tabs Settings  -  Filter
lists - My filters - My rules - Trusted sites - Support  - About

Grtz.

Nick