My latest computer project was adding a "pi-hole" to my network.
Essentially its a hardware-based ad-blocker. It uses low-cost hardware (raspberry pi, or similar).
At first, the effect was slightly noticeable, but it didn't blow me away. But I recently spent a few days in a hotel, and its absence was VERY noticeable.
You can build it using the raspberry pi ($5) and case ($5) from Microcenter (if you have one near you). The problem is the ethernet port. You can buy a low cost usb to ethernet dongle for a couple of bucks, but I went for using the chromecast ethernet adapter ($15) which powered and supported ethernet simultaneously. A bit expensive for that part.
In retrospect, I would have probably used an Orange Pi Zero. You can get the board and case for $10. Board already has ethernet on it. A Samsung 2A USB power and cable could probably be found on ebay for $4-5.
If you find ads are getting you down, you might consider this.
Essentially its a hardware-based ad-blocker. It uses low-cost hardware (raspberry pi, or similar).
At first, the effect was slightly noticeable, but it didn't blow me away. But I recently spent a few days in a hotel, and its absence was VERY noticeable.
You can build it using the raspberry pi ($5) and case ($5) from Microcenter (if you have one near you). The problem is the ethernet port. You can buy a low cost usb to ethernet dongle for a couple of bucks, but I went for using the chromecast ethernet adapter ($15) which powered and supported ethernet simultaneously. A bit expensive for that part.
In retrospect, I would have probably used an Orange Pi Zero. You can get the board and case for $10. Board already has ethernet on it. A Samsung 2A USB power and cable could probably be found on ebay for $4-5.
If you find ads are getting you down, you might consider this.
