Configuration Guide

This guide will help you configure your adblock settings for optimal performance and protection.

Basic Configuration

Essential Settings

  1. Open your ad blocker's dashboard
  2. Enable recommended filter lists
  3. Update all filter lists to the latest version

Recommended Filter Lists:

  • EasyList (primary filter list)
  • EasyList Privacy (blocks tracking)
  • Fanboy's Enhanced Tracking List

Advanced Settings

Performance Settings

  • Enable "Block third-party frames"
  • Activate "Block third-party cookies"
  • Enable "Block third-party scripts"
  • Set "Block large media elements"

Privacy Settings

  • Enable "Block social media trackers"
  • Activate "Block analytics trackers"
  • Enable "Block fingerprinting"
  • Set "Block WebRTC"

Whitelist Configuration

Trusted Websites

Add these common trusted websites to your whitelist:

  • GitHub: *.github.com
  • Stack Overflow: *.stackoverflow.com
  • Wikipedia: *.wikipedia.org
  • Your banking websites
  • Your email providers

Custom Rules

Creating Custom Rules

Example custom rules for specific websites:

# Block specific elements
||example.com^$script
||example.com^$image

# Allow specific elements
@@||example.com^$script,domain=trusted.com
@@||example.com^$image,domain=trusted.com

Performance Optimization

Optimization Tips

  • Regularly update filter lists (weekly recommended)
  • Monitor CPU and memory usage
  • Review and clean up custom rules
  • Test website compatibility

Troubleshooting Configuration

Common Issues

  • If a website breaks, try disabling the ad blocker for that site
  • Check if your custom rules conflict with filter lists
  • Verify that your whitelist entries are correct
  • Clear browser cache if changes don't take effect

Best Practices

Recommended Settings

  • Start with default settings and adjust gradually
  • Keep track of which websites need whitelisting
  • Regularly review and update your configuration
  • Back up your custom rules and settings

Next Steps

After configuring your ad blocker, you can:

  1. Test your configuration on various websites
  2. Fine-tune settings based on your browsing habits
  3. Create custom rules for specific needs
  4. Monitor performance and adjust as needed