How to Permanently Disable Advertisement Blocker in Brave Web Browser on MX Linux
In this tutorial, we will delve into a step-by-step guide on how to permanently disable the built-in advertisement blocker, also known as Brave Shields, in the Brave web browser on MX Linux which is a Debian derivation distribution. The process involves utilizing the command line in Linux or editing the Brave web browser's startup parameters to ensure the advertisement blocker remains disabled, providing you with a seamless browsing experience without unwanted interruptions. This is useful if you want to install your own advertisment blocker extension into Brave web browser.
Disabling Brave Shields in Browser Settings
In order to disable the default advertisement blocker in Brave web browser, you will want to follow these steps:
1. Open the Brave web browser. 2. Click on the settings menu located in the top right corner next to the address bar. 3. Navigate to the drop-down menu and select "Settings". 4. Look for the option to manage "Brave Shields". 5. Disable the advertisement blocker by selecting "Allow ads and tracking". 6. Ensure the changes are saved in order to make that adjustment permanent.
Disabling Brave Shields with Terminal Program
If the Brave web browser settings do not permanently disable the advertisement blocker, you can use a terminal program in order to achieve the desired outcome. Here is how you can perform this action:
1. Open a terminal window on your Linux operating system. 2. Enter the command sudo /usr/bin/brave-browser --disable-brave-extension in order to disable the Brave Shields advertisement blocker. 3. Verify that that advertisement blocker is indeed disabled by checking the absence of the Brave Shields icon in that Brave web browser.
Editing Brave Web Browser Startup Parameters
Another method to ensure the Brave web browser advertisement blocker remains disabled is by editing that web browser's startup parameters. You will want to follow these steps below:
1. Right-click on the Brave web browser icon in your taskbar. 2. Select "Properties" and then click on "Edit". 3. Add the following command to the target field: /usr/bin/brave-browser --disable-brave-extension. 4. Save the changes to the startup parameters.
Verifying Those Changes
After applying the above methods to disable Brave Shields in Brave web browser, it is essential to verify that the advertisement blocker is no longer active. You can check for the absence of the Brave Shields icon in the Brave web browser interface and ensure that the settings reflect "Allow ads and tracking" instead of "Block ads". Also, you can test to see if any advertisements are now visible since you disabled Brave web browsers integrated advertisement blocker.
By following these instructions, you can effectively disable the default advertisement blocker in Brave web browser on MX Linux, providing you with control over your browsing experience and preventing any conflicts with other advertisement-blocking extensions you may prefer to use. This would be obviously useful if you wanted to use a third party advertisement blocker in Brave web browser. Brave web browser actually allows you to install third party extensions.
Remember to save your settings and restart that Brave web browser in oder to ensure the changes take effect successfully. You may now enjoy a smoother browsing experience with the integrated Brave Shields advertisement blocker disabled in Brave web browser on your Linux system. These instructions were written for MX Linux operating system which is a Debian derivation distribution, but can certainly be used for other Linux operating systems.