- Feb 10, 2014
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Recently, I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. While the look of Windows 10 has changed, much of the feel has remained the same as it was in Windows 7.
One of my biggest concerns is that since the upgrade, my primary browser (Firefox 52) as well as Internet Explorer have become swamped with advertising windows. Generally speaking, this isn't a problem for me except that the page I visit sometimes has multiple windows embedded within the page which are streaming video. This is a problem for me as multiple streams eat up bandwidth and slow down performance.
When running Windows 7, I was able to identify the sites feeding these stream requests and block them. But now, as I block sites, others are at the ready to step in.
Additionally, there are windows that slide up from the bottom or in from the sides, which are a distraction. Popup blockers do nothing to prevent these.
I'd like to get a grip on what is and is not allowed access to my system. I need a better understanding as to how these streams work and also what are these windows that slide in and out of view.
Can anyone provide links to information which will help me to better understand and come up with a strategy to combat this invasion of my system? Also, if anyone has deployed defenses against this sort of thing, would you mind sharing your approach?
Thanks
Nick
One of my biggest concerns is that since the upgrade, my primary browser (Firefox 52) as well as Internet Explorer have become swamped with advertising windows. Generally speaking, this isn't a problem for me except that the page I visit sometimes has multiple windows embedded within the page which are streaming video. This is a problem for me as multiple streams eat up bandwidth and slow down performance.
When running Windows 7, I was able to identify the sites feeding these stream requests and block them. But now, as I block sites, others are at the ready to step in.
Additionally, there are windows that slide up from the bottom or in from the sides, which are a distraction. Popup blockers do nothing to prevent these.
I'd like to get a grip on what is and is not allowed access to my system. I need a better understanding as to how these streams work and also what are these windows that slide in and out of view.
Can anyone provide links to information which will help me to better understand and come up with a strategy to combat this invasion of my system? Also, if anyone has deployed defenses against this sort of thing, would you mind sharing your approach?
Thanks
Nick
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