Hi everyone! We've moved away from #Fosstodon, so from now on we'll be active here! Such a migration probably requires a new #introduction !
So, for those who don't know, #TBlock is a #foss ad blocker that uses the hosts file for systemwide protection, and it's being developed by @twann 💜

Maybe you noticed that I'm less active than usual on #TBlock these days.
I'm going through a lot of things in my life right now (not necessarily bad things, more like good and neutral things that still require some of my time). All that means that I don't have much time to work on the project.
Hopefully I'll be free more often this Easter, to be able to release a stable version of the GUI.

#TBlock logo on the Libreplanet #minetest server :)

Working on shell completion for #tblock :terminal:

@twann
Ooh that looks lovely 😍

I know XFCE is very good for customization, that's why we moved to it for #TROMjaro, which will probably be shipping with #TBlock GUI soon 😁

cc: @tio

@twann
Ooh that looks lovely 😍

I know XFCE is very good for customization, that's why we moved to it for #TROMjaro, which will probably be shipping with #TBlock GUI soon 😁

cc: @tio

If you feel like you are still too often on Twitter: Try tblock and block it systemwide: https://codeberg.org/tblock/tblock

#twitter #tblock #adblock

🚀 #TBlock 2.6.1 was released, and it contains some important bug fixes. You should update as soon as possible.

✅ After upgrading, don't forget to run the following to remove all potential issues caused by previous versions:
$ tblock -Uyf

@siductionlinux Last but not least.

A global add blocker like #tblock might be nice to have.

https://tblock.me/

We are very happy to announce that #TBlockGUI, the graphical interface for the ad-blocker #TBlock, is now available in beta on @Codeberg :codeberg: :blobcatwavereverse:

To install it, follow the instructions listed here: https://codeberg.org/tblock/tblock-gui#installation :blobcatreading:

Users of GNU/Linux distributions based on #Arch can alternatively install it from the AUR :arch:

We are very happy to announce that #TBlockGUI, the graphical interface for the ad-blocker #TBlock, is now available in beta on @Codeberg :codeberg: :blobcatwavereverse:

To install it, follow the instructions listed here: https://codeberg.org/tblock/tblock-gui#installation :blobcatreading:

Users of GNU/Linux distributions based on #Arch can alternatively install it from the AUR :arch:

Due to #Telegram's decision to implement #NFT usernames into their services, we will unfortunately delete our channel on this service.
TBlock is a project that is strongly opposed to cryptocurrency scams, overconsumption and environmental destruction.
If you want to stay up-to-date with the project, you can follow us on the #fediverse at: https://fosstodon.org/@tblock
You can also chat with us on Matrix at: #tblock:envs.net or on XMPP at: tblockproject [at] chat.disroot.org

We are conducting a #survey about #TBlock. If you use our software, it would be really great if you could just take 2 minutes and answer it :)

https://cloud.disroot.org/apps/forms/NcR2sKirisZrpjnd

@tblock
Technology is a tool and its up to the people how they use it. Parents can use programs like #TBlock to protect their kids from harmful/malicious websites, but they can also use it to restrict/censor useful information and educational materials. All I can do is to hope that the parents are wise enough to know what's best for their kids.

BTW, there are even some contries that block these websites, so its good to have tools like #Tor to circumvent this censorship.

@tblock
Technology is a tool and its up to the people how they use it. Parents can use programs like #TBlock to protect their kids from harmful/malicious websites, but they can also use it to restrict/censor useful information and educational materials. All I can do is to hope that the parents are wise enough to know what's best for their kids.

BTW, there are even some contries that block these websites, so its good to have tools like #Tor to circumvent this censorship.

To parents: if you use #TBlock as a #parentalcontrol solution, be sure to let you children have access to resources about #LGBTQIA+ identities! 🏳️‍🌈
Maybe they are questioning their gender and/or their sexual/romantic orientation(s) but they are too scared to ask their questions to you or anybody else. In that case, online resources can be very helpful.

#protecttranskids #protecttransyouth #protectqueerkids

If you use #TBlock on #Windows, you may experience the following problems:
- Slow boot time
- Huge delay before internet connectivity

Unfortunately, there's nothing much we can do about it. Once again, this shows how #Microsoft wants to lock their users in an environment without letting them the possibility to escape.

Supporting big hosts file is not that much of a challenge, it works like a charm on most POSIX compliant systems. But M$ wants to track you and they'll always try to do so.

Do you like #XMPP? :xmpp:

Yes? In that case: we have an XMPP room dedicated to #TBlock, where you can chat with the maintainer, report bugs, follow the development, or even get involved in the project!

Join now: xmpp:tblockproject@chat.disroot.org?join

TBlock is a free open source platform-independent ad-blocker, which can also block trackers, malware etc. You can follow at:

➡️ @tblock

The project's website is at https://tblock.codeberg.page

#TBlock #AdBlocker #AdBlockers #AdBlocking #FOSS #FLOSS #Libre #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Computing #Internet #Ads #Security #Privacy #Infosec

In the next version of our #adblocker, #TBlock will no longer support filter lists. Only user rules will be accepted, so the user will have to block manually all the domains they want to.