Wblock: the Next-Generation Ad Blocker for Safari
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The post introduces wBlock, a new ad blocker for Safari, which is praised in the comments for its customizable blocking features that improve upon previous ad blockers.
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wBlock fixes that by allowing you to have custom rules. It also includes the ability to run userscripts, so I no longer need a separate extension for that.