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uBlock is a popular ad blocker for web browsers that blocks unwanted ads, trackers, and malware from loading on web pages.
Edge, Chrome, and Firefox browsers on UFV laptop and desktop computers come with uBlock installed.
The uBlock page, when it blocks a website, includes the URL (website) that was blocked and the reason it was blocked: advertisement, tracking, malware.
What the ublock page looks like:
Benefits of ad blocking
Helps to protect your privacy: by preventing third-party advertisers and trackers from collecting your personal information and online activity.
Enhances security: by blocking malicious ads and scripts that can infect your computer with malware.
If you encounter a blocked website
From the uBlock block page, you have two options:
Go back: go back to the last page
Proceed: proceed to the blocked page (may be unsafe)
If you are unsure if the site is safe, or you have other issues proceeding, please reach out to the IT Service Desk.
Turn off uBlock for a website
If you find a website is having issues when uBlock is enabled, and you may turn it off for that website, follow the steps below:
1. In your internet browser menu, click the uBlock icon.
Note: If you don’t see it, you may need to reveal your full extension list (see browser instructions below):
Edge: Click Settings and more > Extensions
Firefox: Click the puzzle piece icon 
Chrome: Click the three-dot menu > Extensions
2. Click the power button in the uBlock menu to whitelist the current web site as shown in images below.
uBlock is ON for this site
uBlock is OFF for this site
3. Reload the page.
Note: In Chrome and Firefox you may have to click Proceed or reopen the browser and you then be able to view the content.
Other issues with uBlock
If you encounter other issues with uBlock, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Note: If the issue happens on a specific website, please include what website(s) and what pages (or page elements) were causing the issue.