Rodger10000
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Safari

Q: why does Safari not block incoming tracking software such as yimg.com when I have the block turned on?

I have turned on the request to block the incoming tracking software on Safari but it does nothing. I am deluged with stuff such as yimg.com and yahoo.com and 50 or 60 more everytime I open Safari.How do I stop it?

iMac (USB 2.0), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), I have SOPHOS also

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 3:01 PM

by Rysz,Apple recommended
Rysz Rysz
Level 6 (19,670 points)
iTunes
A:

You can try other ad blockers. Some allow much more customizing than Ghostery in terms of adding websites to white- and black-lists.

 

You should also restart Safari with the Shift key down. This will clear Safari caches, cookies, etc. and might also be of help.

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 5:05 PM

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Q: why does Safari not block incoming tracking software such as yimg.com when I have the block turned on?

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  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Sep 4, 2016 3:04 PM in response to Rodger10000
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    Sep 4, 2016 3:04 PM in response to Rodger10000

    Download and install an ad blocker extension of your choice. I like the free version of Ghostery, but there are many others in the Mac App Store to choose from.

  • by Rodger10000,

    Rodger10000 Rodger10000 Sep 4, 2016 5:02 PM in response to Rysz
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    Sep 4, 2016 5:02 PM in response to Rysz

    It seems to work for some but does not find all. A really irritating one is yimg.com and Ghostery has never indicated it . Any suggestions?

  • by Rysz,Apple recommended

    Rysz Rysz Sep 4, 2016 5:05 PM in response to Rodger10000
    Level 6 (19,670 points)
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    Sep 4, 2016 5:05 PM in response to Rodger10000

    You can try other ad blockers. Some allow much more customizing than Ghostery in terms of adding websites to white- and black-lists.

     

    You should also restart Safari with the Shift key down. This will clear Safari caches, cookies, etc. and might also be of help.