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Old Apr 14, 2008, 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!

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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!

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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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Old Apr 14, 2008, 08:32 PM
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Thanks for that (((((Christina))))) How to Block Tickers/Widgets/Counters
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yay thats great you do rock
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Thank you! How to Block Tickers/Widgets/Counters
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Old Apr 15, 2008, 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. How to Block Tickers/Widgets/Counters How to Block Tickers/Widgets/Counters
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
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