Category: Reviews

Can a VPN-based ad blocker really replace standalone tools? That’s the question we asked when testing Surfshark’s CleanWeb, an integrated ad blocker bundled with Surfshark VPN. While most ad blockers rely on browser extensions or filter lists, CleanWeb promises to block ads, trackers, and malware at the DNS level before they even load. We spent…

If you already use NordVPN, there’s more under the hood than just encrypted browsing. The built-in Threat Protection feature doubles as an ad blocker and privacy guard, working in the background to quietly keep things clean. NordVPN’s Threat Protection feature isn’t just a security layer. It doubles as a built-in ad blocker. While it’s not…

If you want total control over what gets blocked on the web, from ads and trackers to scripts and DNS requests, AdGuard is likely the tool for you. Unlike most ad blockers, AdGuard isn’t just a browser extension. It’s a complete ecosystem for privacy protection, available across browsers, operating systems, and even routers. We tested…

MacKeeper isn’t just an antivirus. It now includes an integrated ad blocker explicitly built for macOS. While it might not be as popular as AdGuard or Total Adblock, we were curious: how good is it really? We tested MacKeeper’s Ad Blocker across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air over 30+ days.…

Ad blockers promise a cleaner web, but in reality, most barely scratch the surface. Some break websites. Others miss YouTube. Many simply don’t last. Total Adblock has built a name for being different: a tool that not only blocks ads but wraps in a VPN and antivirus too. But does it actually deliver? We spent…