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    I can't believe a paid OS needs a tool like this. Here's a GUI tool called OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back) to remove all the ads in Windows 11. It's understandable if a free OS or app needs ad support, but this is just crazy github.com/xM4ddy/OFGB

    [Screenshot Of a GUI Tool To Removes Ads From Various Places Around Windows 11]

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    [–] VelvetStorm@lemmy.world 110 points 6 months ago (21 children)

    Makes me wonder how long till video game load screens are sold as ad space.

    [–] Liz@midwest.social 28 points 6 months ago (1 children)

    NBA 2K has had ads in it for a while, though I can't remember if they're specifically in the loading screen or not.

    [–] 9point6@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

    I think EA also did this with the ad boards around the pitch in FIFA one year IIRC

    [–] 1rre@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

    I mean there does have to be something there and while I prefer charities, fake companies or promoting your own products, if they're not targeted and realistic so you see eg. Ethiad ads while playing as City I don't think that's too bad... But on loading screens, menu screens or as popups gtfo, even if it's your own product

    [–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 months ago

    It's EA, what do you expect

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