How to Install Maza Ad Blocking on FreeBSD Latest
Maza ad blocking is an open-source adblocking solution that allows you to block ads, pop-ups, and trackers. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Maza ad blocking on FreeBSD Latest.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following requirements:
- A system running FreeBSD Latest
- A user account with sudo privileges
Step 1: Install Dependencies
The first step is to install the dependencies required by Maza ad blocking. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pkg install rust npm
The above command will install Rust and npm on your system. Rust is a programming language used to build Maza ad blocking, while npm is a package manager for JavaScript.
Step 2: Clone the Repository
Once the dependencies are installed, clone the Maza ad blocking repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/tanrax/maza-ad-blocking.git
This will create a new directory called 'maza-ad-blocking' where the repository has been cloned.
Step 3: Build the Application
Inside the cloned repository directory, run the following command to build the Maza ad blocking application:
cargo build --release
The above command will build the Maza ad blocking application in release mode.
Step 4: Install the Application
After building the application, use the following command to install it:
sudo npm install --global --unsafe-perm
This command installs the application globally and sets the necessary permissions.
Step 5: Verify the Installation
To verify that Maza ad blocking is installed on your system, run the following command:
maza-ad-blocking
You should see the Maza ad blocking prompt, indicating that the application is running.
Step 6: Configure Maza Ad Blocking
Finally, configure Maza ad blocking by editing the configuration file located at /usr/local/etc/maza-ad-blocking.toml.
Add custom blocklists and filters, and modify the settings according to your needs.
sudo nano /usr/local/etc/maza-ad-blocking.toml
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Maza ad blocking on FreeBSD Latest. With Maza ad blocking, you can browse the web without ads, pop-ups, and trackers.