WindowsSpyBlocker
Block spying and tracking on Windows (by crazy-max)
FilterLists
:shield: The independent, comprehensive directory of filter and host lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances. (by collinbarrett)
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| WindowsSpyBlocker | FilterLists | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 129 | |
| 4,454 | 1,239 | |
| - | - | |
| 0.0 | 9.4 | |
| 12 months ago | 4 days ago | |
| Go | C# | |
| MIT License | MIT License |
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WindowsSpyBlocker
Posts with mentions or reviews of WindowsSpyBlocker.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-25.
- Scripts to build a trimmed-down Windows 11 image
- Request Tips on Privacy while using Windows 11
- is there a program to clean up windows 10 and remove bloat?
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amirite
Windows Spy Blocker = This will add a bunch of Windows IP addresses to your Windows Firewall. The basic settings should not impede functionality. It should also allow you to switch ntp (how Windows sets it's Clock) to more open alternatives.
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How much worse is Windows 11 telemetry compared to Win10?
Telemetry is similar to Windows 10. However, you can stop most or all of this with the hosts file or a Pihole. Add this: https://github.com/crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker/tree/master/data/hosts
- What in the world is windows 11 system doing to use this much battery? 40 Minutes of battery life on a new laptop with updated drivers and no cpu usage but still idles at 50C.
- Which of these solutions for windows 10 privacy enhancing?
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Android leaks some traffic even when 'Always-on V-PN' is enabled
You can use WindowsSpyBlocker on Windows to change the NCSI, or you can change it yourself
- GitHub - crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker: Block spying and tracking on Windows
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What privacy enhancment script/app for Windows 10 is recommended nowadays?
Also, the New Oil recommends WindowsSpyBlocker so that may be another option for you.
FilterLists
Posts with mentions or reviews of FilterLists.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-11-16.
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Where do you all get your DNS block lists from? Is there a public forum that has a list of them?
They are all here, sortable by syntaxe or software: https://filterlists.com/
- Blocking percentage is relatively low. Is it same for everyone or am i missing something?
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App that detects shorts-format content overconsumption
1) I deleted youtube and similar apps from my phone 2) Switched default browser to firefox, and installed the uBlock origin extension 3) Searched for filter lists on https://filterlists.com/ that block YT shorts, YT recommendations etc., even hide the "Shorts" button.
- Are there any third party filter lists worth importing into uBlock?
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Using FMovies(dot)to Redirected me to strange website
You 100% do not need 3 adblockers. uBlock Origin with sufficient filters and the right blocking mode is all you need.
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I wish those anti-adblock pop ups were made illegal, carrying the death penalty.
ALUST is the first example that came to mind, don't discard my point because of that when filterlists.com is right there.
- Lists with other functions to use on Ublock
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Based on various scientific studies, it takes at least 10-15 minutes for programmer to get back into the "zone" after an interruption. There are interesting resumption strategies for interrupted programming tasks.
There's also some mobile annoyances lists you can add. filterlists.com is a good place to start exploring.
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Can someone help me make a p*rn block list? I found a website that lists nearly 4000 websites but I don't know how to code and don't want to copy each link individually
https://filterlists.com sad search for porn.
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Blocklist Syntax
You can just go to FilterLists and choose Pi-hole in the software column to see hundreds of options. Hell, if someone doesn't want to do any digging at all, they can even use the default aggregated blocklists from a service like Mullvad straight from their Github repository and call it a day. The whole thing is ridiculous. I don't get why anyone would limit themselves to one list on a flexible platform like Pi-hole, where they can easily pick a few carefully maintained lists and literally have the software aggregate those sources for them. The notion that Pi-hole isn't flexible is insane too, with regex easily filling in for AdBlock Plus syntax and the like.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing WindowsSpyBlocker and FilterLists you can also consider the following projects:
simplewall - Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.
pihole-regex - Custom regex filter list for use with Pi-hole.
Destroy-Windows-10-Spying - !!!UNMAINTAINED!!! Destroy Windows Spying tool
The Blocklist Project - These lists were created because the founder of the project wanted something with a little more control over what is being blocked. Many lists out there are all or nothing. We set out to create lists with more control over what is being blocked and believe that we have accomplished that.
privatezilla - 👀👮🐢🔥Performs a privacy & security check of Windows 10
uBlock-for-firefox-legacy - uBlock Origin for Firefox legacy-based browsers.
throttlestop - Simple tool to manage thermal behaviour on Linux
ClearURLs-Addon - ClearURLs is an add-on based on the new WebExtensions technology and will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy.
wslg - Enabling the Windows Subsystem for Linux to include support for Wayland and X server related scenarios
uMatrix-issues - This is the community-maintained issue tracker for uMatrix
hosts - Hostfile blocklist for ads and tracking, updated regularly
notrack-blocklists
WindowsSpyBlocker vs simplewall
FilterLists vs pihole-regex
WindowsSpyBlocker vs Destroy-Windows-10-Spying
FilterLists vs The Blocklist Project
WindowsSpyBlocker vs privatezilla
FilterLists vs uBlock-for-firefox-legacy
WindowsSpyBlocker vs throttlestop
FilterLists vs ClearURLs-Addon
WindowsSpyBlocker vs wslg
FilterLists vs uMatrix-issues
WindowsSpyBlocker vs hosts
FilterLists vs notrack-blocklists