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It’s been a while that I’ve moved from Safari to Chrome on iOS. Google’s browser is pretty good performance-wise, syncs my personal information seamlessly, and features an interface that’s both fun and easy to use. But Chrome's complete inability to block ads does get on my nerves all the time. Too often, I’ve had to fall back to Safari for those ad-ridden sites that won’t allow a normal experience without an ad blocker.

Just the other day, I had enough of switching browsers. I browsed the App Store for Chrome-supported ad blockers. Of course, there aren’t any (who am I kidding?). But I didn’t give up. Crawled through various forums looking for workarounds, and to my surprise — I found a way! What you are going to learn isn’t the most convenient of ways to block ads, but let me share it with you so that you can decide for yourself.

AdGuard DNS to the Rescue

My workaround involves using the domain name system (DNS) servers of a popular ad blocking service called AdGuard. It requires nothing overly technical — set up the AdGuard DNS with your internet connection, and you end up filtering IP addresses and trackers related to major ad serving platforms. Pretty cool, huh? And if you were wondering, AdGuard is very open to you using their DNS servers, so it’s not as if you are doing anything wrong.

Just apply the AdGuard DNS to your internet connection, and you end up filtering IP addresses and trackers related to major ad serving platforms

But there’s a catch. Setting up AdGuard DNS servers on your iPhone or iPad blocks ads not just on Chrome, but on every other app as well — consider it as something akin to a system-wide adblocker. So, don’t be surprised to find out certain apps — such as free-to-play games — failing to work properly due to their inability to serve ads, in which case you have to consider resetting the DNS servers.

There’s another problem — iOS only lets you configure DNS servers for Wi-Fi connections. And even then, you need to do that manually for every Wi-Fi connection that you join — although not repeatedly when rejoining the same hotspot. So then, what about blocking ads while surfing on cellular data?

iOS only lets you configure DNS servers for Wi-Fi connections

To circumvent the limitation, I tried using a paid app that claimed to override default DNS settings for cellular data. Looked around even more for an alternative, and stumbled upon an app called DNSCloak that supposedly secures you from DNS spoofing. And to my pleasant surprise, it features a built-in AdGuard DNS server profile that you can use to get rid of ads on both Wi-Fi and cellular completely.

Regardless, I'm not going to forego changing Wi-Fi DNS servers manually. It's risk-free compared to DNSCloak, which may have unknown security concerns that I'll mention while we move along.

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Blocking Ads on Wi-Fi

iOS lets you modify the DNS servers for any Wi-Fi connection quite easily. But as I mentioned earlier, you need to apply it whenever you connect to a new Wi-Fi hotspot — once you’ve configured the DNS servers, the device uses those settings whenever you rejoin the same hotspot.

In my case, I've set up the AdGuard DNS servers for my home Wi-Fi connection, as well as on public networks that I frequent to. And for those other random networks, I either deal with the ads or use DNSCloak if I find them too annoying.

The following steps should walk you through the process required to block ads on a Wi-Fi connection.

Step 1: On the iOS Settings app, tap Wi-Fi. Next, tap the i-shaped symbol next to the connected Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Tap the option labeled Configure DNS.

Step 3: Tap Manual, and then remove the current DNS servers for your Wi-Fi connection.

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Consider noting down or a taking a screenshot of the existing DNS servers just in case you need them for later. However, you can also choose to forget the connection and reconnect to it to revert to the default DNS servers automatically.

Step 4: Insert the following AdGuard DNS servers into two separate slots, and then tap Save.

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That’s it. Now it's time to head over to Chrome, load up any site, and enjoy an ad-free experience. I faced no issues while using the AdGuard DNS servers — they blocked nearly every ad that I came across, except for a few sites where I did encounter a few pop-up tabs. But for the most part, it felt refreshing to finally find ads gone from what’s now my favorite browser on iOS.

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Blocking Ads with DNSCloak

I was quite lucky to stumble across DNSCloak. It's a completely free app that offers the ability to thwart DNS spoofing. In simpler terms, DNSCloak verifies that there is no tampering with the responses to and from servers that you connect to. The app accomplishes that by using a virtual private network (VPN) profile, which does raise a few hairs.

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VPNs, the free ones in particular, may carry certain privacy-related risks. But from the looks of it, I found that the app uses a dummy VPN which loops back connection requests to your iPhone or iPad and resolves them locally. Hence, you shouldn't be too worried in terms of security. However, I recommend that you refrain from using DNSCloak when dealing with sensitive data as a precautionary measure.

DNSCloak uses a dummy VPN which loops back connection requests to your iPhone or iPad and resolves them locally

Regardless, what makes DNSCloak quite special is its inclusion of a pre-built AdGuard DNS profile that enables system-wide adblocking. And thanks to the fact that it funnels all connection requests through the dummy VPN profile. The app not only blocks ads on Wi-Fi connections but also on cellular data. That's great news for Chrome users.

The following steps should walk you through blocking ads with the AdGuard DNS servers using DNSCloak.

Step 1: Download and install DNSCloak from the App Store.

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Step 2: Launch DNSCloak. You should see a list of DNS filters listed on the main screen of the app. Tap on the one labeled adguard-dns and then tap Use This Server.

Step 3: On the pop-up menu, tap Allow.

Step 4: Use Touch ID or Face ID to authenticate the new VPN configuration.

You can now surf on Chrome without encountering any advertisements on both cellular data and Wi-Fi. Do remember that the same applies to other apps as well.

Note: To deactivate the AdGuard DNS filter, tap Stop Using This Server under adguard-dns.

If you want to know that you're actively using DNSCloack while surfing, turn on the Show VPN Icon from the DNSCloak Settings panel. That will make the VPN icon appear on the status bar of your iPhone or iPad. Neat stuff!

While you can use DNSCloak to block ads pretty easily, consider using the manual workaround discussed above for instances where your privacy is of the utmost importance. At the end of the day, you can’t really trust a free app too much regardless of what it claims to be. But when it comes to cellular data, it's DNSCloak or nothing.

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Freedom from Ads

An ad-free experience on Chrome for iOS finally feels damn liberating. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not against all advertisements. They provide a vital source of revenue for online content creators. My problem is with those annoying pop-up ads that websites shove in your face and you really have no choice. That ruins the browsing experience.

Thankfully, now we have a couple of alternatives like AdGuard DNS and DNSCloak to the rescue. So, what do you think of these workarounds? Any suggestions? The comments section is right below. In the meantime, check out this video that shows how to block ads on iPhone for free.


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If at this point you do not own a Google Chrome, then it’s time to fix that by installing this power browser to your Windows Operating System. To begin enjoying this tool, you need to know if it truly fits your needs.

Google Chrome is not just any normal browser; it’s a go-to browser for billions of people around the world. It can be relied upon to perform several tasks incapable by other web browsers. It’s lightweight, feature-packed, and above all, fun to explore.

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How Beneficial is Google Chrome to You?

Chrome can accelerate your access to other websites by storing your login details securely. It will also log you into these websites automatically, taking away the hassle of having to log in manually. To top it off, Chrome updates its security features at least every six weeks, making sure that you are worry-free when surfing the web. These updates keep you safe as it uses the newest security standards to protect your data and to browse history. Apart from the 6-weekly security updates, Chrome included an automatic 24-hour bug fix to tackle any inconveniences users might experience while using the browser daily.

Another helpful security feature offered by Google Chrome is the ability to prevent unauthorized third-parties access to your private information. Say goodbye to spyware, malware, phishing, and many other dangerous viruses preying on your web history as Chrome is engineered to block them off. It basically, secludes any infected website and prevents users from accessing those URLs. Using Sandboxing technology, Chrome ensures that any system failure does not spread to the entire system, and in most cases, it presents a possible solution to these problems. As for advanced PC users or web developers, Chrome can be useful for testing your projects as well.

Apart from the top security options offered by Google Chrome, users get to benefit from an extensive collection of Google built-ins. These built-ins, include the ability to find direct answers via the address bar. Usually, users had to enter their inquiries through the Search bar, but with this new Address bar tool, you can type in any query straight on the address bar and get an automatic response as on the Search bar. Another Google built-in feature is the Google Translate option. With the use of Google Translate, you can communicate with anyone from around the world. You can also access any website, regardless of its original language of the content. With a simple click on the preferred translation option, you can have an entire web page translated into the language you understand. Cool right? That’s not all!

If you want to hide your identity and IP while browsing online, you can do that easily via the control button located on the top right corner of your Chrome browser. Just navigate to ‘New Incognito window’ and voila! While using the incognito mode, all your searches, cookies, caches, and everything that attracts trackers and spies are completely wiped off and deleted. That way, your private data remains private, and you are safe from unauthorized third-parties.

Thanks to Ad-blockers which are part of the Google built-in package, users can prevent ads from disrupting the smooth web surfing experience. It means that page-takeovers, auto-played videos, and the likes are automatically blocked from popping up on your screen. Chrome’s built-in features enhance your web browsing experience and ensure that you have a jolly ride while surfing the net.

With Google Chrome, you can make use of add-ons optimize your browsing experience. All the extensions are easily accessible through the settings and help you to personalize and take full control of the features suitable for you. There are more than 150,000 Google Chrome add-ons that can revolutionize the way you surf the internet. Furthermore, web pages load quickly, as well as, HD images and video content.

As already mentioned, Chrome is lightweight, yet it has several powerful features and options to optimize your browsing experience. It doesn’t use up significant memory space and as a result, does not slow down the overall performance of your PC. Chrome is compatible with all kinds of devices and can be manipulated by all PC users, whether they are a beginner or an advanced PC user. Chrome is equally supported by multiple languages and as such, accessible to billions of people around the world. This simple, yet powerful open-source browser, is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, XP 64-bit, Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 10, as well as Windows 10 64-bit.

Key Features of Google Chrome Include:

  • Simple user interface;
  • Access to a broad user community;
  • Customizable user interface;
  • Easy to install and set up;
  • Supports multiple languages;
  • Supports instant translations of web pages;
  • Provides users with a vast collection of over 150,000 extensions;
  • It optimizes web pages and increases loading speed;
  • The ability to sync all your accounts on one device;
  • Accessible by all kinds of devices;
  • Blocks access to dangerous websites;
  • Warns against spyware and malware;
  • Uses Sandboxing technology;
  • Offers ad-blockers;
  • Provides automatic 24-hour bug fixes;
  • Updates the security tool every six weeks;
  • Security while surfing the net;
  • Small file size of only 133KB(136,080 bytes);
  • Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, XP 64-bit, Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 10, as well as Windows 10 64-bit.

Summary

Google Chrome is no doubt a browser that has stood the test of time. It is upgraded continuously to serve users better. It’s open source and has an active user community with answers to any technical issues. Chrome supports several add-ons and easily customizable Google built-ins to enhance user experience. Overall, Google Chrome is considered to be the most reliable browser in the world, and with its compatibility with multiple Windows Operating Systems as well as devices, you will hardly find a reason not to give Chrome a try.

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