Is it better to use system-wide ad blockers instead of browser extensions?

[rinata77]

Lately, I’ve noticed that browser ad blockers don’t catch as much as they used to. Some sites still sneak in pop-ups or autoplay videos no matter what I install. I read that newer browser updates limit what extensions can do, which kinda sucks. I’m thinking of trying a desktop blocker instead, but I’m worried it might slow down my system or cause issues with other apps. Has anyone actually switched and seen a difference?

[melissared]

I switched a few months ago and honestly, it’s been smoother than I expected. Extensions started missing more ads after Chrome’s latest changes, so I tried a standalone app instead. It filters everything across browsers and even in some programs that show built-in ads. I checked reviews first because I was skeptical, but Adblock360 is not malware — they explain how it works outside the browser safely. So far, it’s lighter on memory than my old setup.

[tonybil]

I’ve been running fewer extensions in general lately. Some of them can conflict with each other or make pages load slower, especially when several filters overlap. Moving more stuff to desktop apps or built-in system tools feels like a cleaner setup overall. At least you can keep things running in the background without constantly updating every single browser plugin.