[rationalist]

> 24. Download and install Google Chrome. (Yeah, nah, ~6 minutes) > 1. Make default browser

Install Chrome sure, but also install Firefox with the uBlock Origin addon and make Firefox the default browser.

Seriously, having an adblocker will help older people avoid scams and such. Even the U.S.'s FBI recommends it.

[tim333]

The article has uBlock lite, which works fine - I use it. It's actually a bit easier to add/remove custom filters compared to Origin.

[conception]

Just an FYI for folks on the differences

uBO Lite:

Filter lists update only when the extension updates (no fetching up to date lists from servers) Many filters are dropped at conversion time due to MV3's limited filter syntax No crafting your own filters (thus no element picker) No strict-blocked pages No per-site switches No dynamic filtering No importing external lists

[tim333]

It does seem to have some sort of element picker / own filters. I've been using that. Fair enough with the other stuff.

[rimworld]

"Even the U.S.'s FBI recommends it."

Really?

[rationalist]

First result of many after a quick internet search:

https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-recommends-installing-an-ad-b...