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Legendary
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Apr 14, 2008 at 07:54 PM
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In the midst of some people's complaints about widgets, I discovered a way to block them on two specific web browsers, Internet Explorer and Firefox.
So to help people out, here are my instructions. This may depend on the version of browser you use as well. If you experience problems, or have been able to block this in another way, please leave a comment below! ............. In Firefox - First, you need to install a specific add-on, called "Adblock Plus". To add it, go to Tools --> Add-Ons --> In the dialog box, click "Get Extensions" --> "Adblock Plus" is in the 'We Recommend' section on the right. Once you have it installed ... go back to Tools menu --> Click "Add filter..." and then type "widgetbox.com" and then "Add filter" again and type "widgetserver.com" --> Click Apply, then Ok! That should block you from seeing any displayed widgets! It is also useful for blocking any advertisements, like any here on PsychCentral! ......... In Internet Explorer... Click on "Tools" --> Internet Options --> dialog box will open --> Click the Security Tab and then click Restricted Sites --> click "Sites" button --> type in 'widgetbox.com' and click Add, and then type in 'widgetserver.com' and click "Add" and then click Close and that should solve the problem! 
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Apr 14, 2008 at 08:32 PM
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Thanks for that (((((Christina))))) 
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Apr 15, 2008 at 02:17 AM
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yay thats great you do rock
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Apr 15, 2008 at 06:07 AM
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Thank you! 
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Apr 15, 2008 at 08:26 PM
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Now if Christina's post of instructions on how to do this, was made a sticky post, maybe here in Tech Support & perhaps in General too,
then everyone who is being triggered by these widgets might have some hope of discovering that they can get rid of them, without having to chose not to view siggys.  we think it might not occur to all members to come & look in Tech Support, but here would be fine, if we could just have it sticky so it doesn't disappear, please DocJ __________________ ZORAH
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