Advertising on this forum, is provided by Google under the Google Adsense scheme.

Sorry, I really hate them too.

To continue to provide this service - Free of charge to the users. We need to raise revenue , enough to pay for the costs associated with the service provision. The Advertising level that is currently in use, is providing that income.

Though It will not cover Upgrading the system or replacement of system hardware :-)

Having said that, you DO have control over the ads that you see - one of the great benefits of googles system -


Change the ads you see


  • At the top right of an ad, select Remove Remove and then Stop seeing this ad.
  • At the top right of an ad, select Remove Remove and then Report this ad.
  • You can also let me know about ads that are offensive or inappropriate and i can block them via my google control panel.



Turn off personalized ads



  1. Go to the Ad Settings page.
  2. Choose where you want the change to apply:
    • On all devices where you’re signed in: If you aren't signed in, at the top right, select Sign in. Follow the steps.
    • On your current device or browser: Stay signed out.
  3. Turn off Ad Personalisation.


You can also turn off personalisation for your browser by installing the Interest-Based Ads Opt Out extension.

Once you've turned off personalisation, Google will no longer use your info to personalize your ads. Ads can still be targeted with info like your general location or the content of the website you’re visiting.

Stop getting personalized ads on non-Google websites & apps



  1. Go to the Ad Settings page.
  2. Uncheck the box next to "Also use your activity & information from Google services to personalize ads on websites and apps that partner with Google to show ads."



What doesn't change

Blocking a Google ad or turning off ad personalisation will not..

  • Stop all ads: If you turn off personalisation, Google ads will use info like your general location or the content of the website you’re visiting.
  • Change other networks' ads: Your Google ad settings don’t change other ad networks.
  • Update your settings on signed-out devices: Learn how to get your ad preferences on all your devices.
  • Keep your signed-out preferences without cookies: If you delete your cookies or use a browser that blocks cookies, your ad settings won’t apply.
    • To clear your cookies without losing your settings, install the Protect My Choices extension.
    • Most mobile devices don't use cookies. On your phone or tablet, check for settings about interest-based ads, ads personalisation, or ad identifiers.