How to block flashing banner ads in yahoo mail

The pesky flashing banner ads in Yahoo Mail! Here are a few ways to block them:

Method 1: Use an Ad Blocker Extension

  1. Install an ad blocker extension in your web browser. Some popular options include:
    • uBlock Origin (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
    • AdBlock Plus (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
    • Ghostery (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
  2. Once installed, make sure to enable the extension in your browser settings.
  3. Restart your browser and log in to your Yahoo Mail account.

Method 2: Use Yahoo's Built-in Ad Blocker

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Advertising" section and toggle the switch next to "Block ads" to the "On" position.
  4. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 3: Use a Browser's Built-in Ad Blocking Feature

  1. If you're using Google Chrome, you can enable Chrome's built-in ad blocking feature:
    • Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
    • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
    • Scroll down to the "Privacy and security" section and toggle the switch next to "Block ads" to the "On" position.
  2. If you're using Mozilla Firefox, you can enable Firefox's built-in ad blocking feature:
    • Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the browser window.
    • Select "Options" from the dropdown menu.
    • Scroll down to the "Privacy & Security" section and toggle the switch next to "Block ads" to the "On" position.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party Browser

  1. Consider using a third-party browser that has built-in ad blocking features, such as:
    • Brave Browser
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Tor Browser

By using one of these methods, you should be able to block the flashing banner ads in Yahoo Mail.