AdLock

Even though the Internet can be considered the hallmark of this generation, unfortunately, it comes with a drawback, namely the numerous advertisements. Luckily, there are also numerous solutions out there to block the ads and that can ensure your privacy at the same time.

As the name suggests, AdLock is a tool designed to help block ads along with banners and pop-ups that may be embedded into various applications as well as the sites you are visiting regularly.

Following a swift installation, you are welcomed by a user-friendly and modern interface that is unlikely to give you any troubles. In the main windows, you can access the main functions and can preview a summary of the total blocked requests, sites, threats and the saved traffic.

It is worth mentioning that the app is not configured by default and hence, you can get started by specifying the applications and browsers that the app should apply the filters for.  From the Settings panel, you can also add exclusions of sites and domains for which you may want to view the ads or banners.

The tool can lend you a hand with saving traffic, an option that can be very useful if you are using mobile data for instance. At the same time, the Save Traffic feature can help with saving battery power and can lower your bill, if you are using a contract that is limited.

In addition to averting all sorts of ads, the program can help increase your system's performance. Since the browsers no longer need to use resources to load banners or ads, you can notice that the pages you are visiting and the content is loading faster.

AdLock is an easy-to-use utility that allows you to block pesky advertisements and ensure that you are navigating on safe sites. Since the tool can be configured to check the URLs, you can avoid deceptive and phishing websites.