Note — We're aware that the downloadable is v.3.0b1, not v.3.0b2. We've written to the developers, and are waiting to hear from them. We apologize for the confusion.
This software is currently in Beta.
DESCRIPTION
PithHelmet... Problem: I hate ads. Solution: Kill my television. Better Solution: Content-filter my web pages...
The PithHelmet adds some basic but powerful content filtering to Apple's Safari browser. The basic purpose is to filter advertisements, but there are other potential uses as well (blocking Flash, Shockwave or horrible midi loops).
This is just a quick hack on top of Apple's basic framework, but it seems to work rather effectively.
HARV I have had no problem. In my case, I had to change Safari from 64 bit to 32 bit (a non-issue since I have less that 4 MB RAM) and then restart. Since then PH has worked as designed (though I have not tested all functions).
So I say give it a try, can't hurt and only takes a minute or two. (Version 3.0b2)
Yeah, I get that it's a beta version and I don't mind that the prefs are not accessible right now -- but is it actually doing anything at all…?! All it does for me is put the helmet icon into my menu bar, but it doesn't seem to be blocking any ads on any websites… :( (Version 3.0b1)
DOOBIEXX All posts above this please read developer's notes before complaining here. It is in Beta, the bold is not just for fun. It's beta, take the risk if you can handle failure. (Version 3.0b1)
EXCOMAX Well... SIMBL works with 10.6 (I have other SIMBL-Hacks running in my Snow Leopard Safari). You just have to run Safari in 32-bit. So hopefully there will be a new Pithhelmet for Safari on SL any time soon. (Version 2.8.5)
HARV In case you missed it (from the developer's site):
"As far as I know, PithHelmet (and more importantly SIMBL) is not compatible with Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6). Once I get a new Intel-based Mac with Snow Leopard, I'll look into it."
I fear this could be a very long wait... (Version 2.8.5)
::MILE:: Well, it was nice as long as it lasted -- even if it was only for the last few weeks that the current version showed up…!? And now that's unusable again…
But I guess the arrival of 10.6 was too unpredictable for the developer to foresee…!? ;)))
Never mind, I guess I'll just give up on ever finding a decent ad-blocker for Safari and try to get used to all the advertising crap… (Version 2.8.5)
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Aug 30 2009
GARY30 Try Safari AdBlocker. All of this stuff is 32 bit tight now, but AdBlocker has been solid for me. The only thing that's wrong with 32 bit is that it's not 64 bit :) (Version 2.8.5)