Muting ads with audio.
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Posted on Oct. 19, 2015, 2:45 p.m. by canterlotguardian
Is there a feature (or can there be one) where you can opt to automatically mute ads that come up on the site that feature audio? I'm getting a bit tired of listening to my MTG podcasts with TO open in another tab, and then all of a sudden getting blared out by a Ford Focus ad or something. (Also it's only the car ads that have any sort of audio at all. Go figure.)
-CG
Assuming that the ads are using Flash, you should be able to set your browser to only run Flash when you allow it. I use Firefox, so that's the only one I know how to do it in, but:
Go to "Tools", then "Add-Ons" and look for "Shockwave Flash" and there should be a drop down box on the right that you can change to "Ask to Activate".
It's a little inconvenient, but given how notorious Flash is for creating security vulnerabilities, I think it's a prudent measure regardless.
October 19, 2015 3:15 p.m.
filledelanuit says... #4
If you use chrome you can go into the developer toolbar and add the ability to mute tabs.
October 19, 2015 4:15 p.m.
please post here with the url of any ads with audio for prompt removal.
Arvail says... #2
MRW I see audio coming from another tab's add:
Well, addblock it is for you...
October 19, 2015 2:53 p.m.