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Author: Joel Roth
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To: dng@d404.nl
Subject: Re: [DNG] Help with uBlock Origin under Firefox
On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 03:05:22PM +0200, dng@??? wrote:
> 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


Oh, there they are! Maybe the plugin got updated somehow.
Accessible from Menu -> Tools -> Add-ons, too.
I didn't see the 'preferences' option before.

Thanks and have a nice day!!

> Grtz.
>
> Nick
>
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Joel Roth