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How to block parts of a website

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 2612 / 3 Years ago, wed, july 7, 2021, 11:19:29

I already use the hosts file to get rid of entire domains that are time sinks, but some websites that largely are wastes of time (eg reddit) have useful parts. So I'd like to allow www.reddit.com/r/dailyprogrammer but block www.reddit.com/r/all.

Searching online I have a difficulty finding results that aren't simply editing the hosts file, and as far as I understand that only works for entire domains.

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answered 3 Years ago nnaisdio · Accepted Answer

You can use an ad blocker like adblock plus in your browser,

and define rules to not load certain pages matching some pattern.

For this general approach, Adblock plus firefox addon would work.

For the specific use case in your example:

Use the addon LeechBlock-NG, which is directly targeted at this.

In the review comments, you find an explicit configuration for your exact case
(The review question first states it does not work - but the answer explains it does work)