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Description

Ka-Block! is a Safari content blocker designed to eliminate ads and tracking scripts that can hinder the performance of the websites you browse. Many online platforms utilize external scripts to monitor your online activities, which not only makes pages load at a snail's pace but also significantly drains your device's battery. By obstructing these scripts, users can experience a noticeable enhancement in page loading speed, reduced data consumption, and improved battery longevity. The reliance on third-party scripts leads to a surge in requests, further exacerbating battery drainage. Additionally, advertisements are poorly optimized for mobile devices, consuming excessive bandwidth and resulting in sluggish page loads. When using the extension, it establishes a network connection to refresh its block list and retains this information in memory. While this process is efficient, some ad blockers may take advantage of this opportunity to collect personal data about users, such as the websites they visit, links they engage with, browser type, and operating system details, ultimately constructing a profile for each individual. Thus, while Ka-Block! enhances your browsing experience, it's essential to remain aware of how data privacy is managed by such tools.

Description

Roadblock effectively prevents access to undesired web content, safeguards your privacy and security, enhances the speed at which webpages load, and minimizes data consumption while browsing. It features an extensive set of optimized rules designed to block and conceal unwanted web elements. With just a few clicks, users can activate the built-in rules to eliminate various types of advertisements, pop-ups, trackers, social media widgets, privacy notices, images, videos, scripts, and additional content. The Custom Rules feature allows for a robust method of creating, managing, and distributing personal rules tailored to individual needs. Users can implement custom rules to either block or permit specific websites or resources, obscure certain webpage components, remove cookies from web requests, and ensure that websites load securely through HTTPS connections. Additionally, Blocker Profiles offer an easy way to create and manage multiple profiles, each with unique settings. These profiles can be switched on as needed, utilized across different devices, shared with friends and family, and much more, making web browsing safer and more efficient.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Safari
iCloud

Integrations

Safari
iCloud

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ka-Block!

Website

kablock.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Roadblock

Website

www.obiedcorner.com/roadblock/mac/

Product Features

Product Features

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