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[–] Jalfred_prurock@lemmy.today 6 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

What is adblock? Can someone explain it to me like I'm five?

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Think of your computer or phone like a dance club. Adblock is the bouncer you hire (download for free) that keeps ads out and let's content in. Ads are clever and wear disguises so you have to regularly update your adblocker.

[–] Warm_Bowl_of_Peas@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Ads go bye bye I think