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I use Firefox along with Ghostery (blocks most [especially the nasty] tracking cookies use by the ad people) and uBlock Origin for the ads and especially the REALLY nasty pop-ups and unders, in conjunction with the (now) in-built software on the browser, plus my Internet Security package.

Seems to do the job and in a low memory use way. As yet, I haven't needed to use a VPN, though I wouldn't be surprised that it may be sooner than we think.

I use the same on my (ageing) tablet, still good (especially when used with Avast [free] to reduce memory usage), though not quite as effective.

I find that the occasional reinstallation of a browser or wiping of all cookies etc also helps, and on some older tablets, going for a factory re-set once a year and reinstalling all the apps (this should be automatic) really helps, especially on the performance side. Luckily, Firefox (if you have it set up for 'synchonise') can bring back all your bookmarked fave web pages and settings, though I always back them up (easy to do) just in case.

I use UBlock Origin and Kaspersky to block a lot of the stuff - one problem that can come up is that some websites parts don't work properly. Tesco had an issue where the site worked but no pictures came through until Ublock was turned off.

Tesco's website is a pain. All the items' customer rating disappear. I used to use AdBlockPlus, but found it more resource-hungry (bad for the tablet) and didn't stop all pop-up and especially pop-unders.

My clubcard account still works fine, but I can't comment about grocery purchases as I only shop in store for them, though I used to occasionally (before they stopped the services) use the 'Argos-style' catalogue shop on their site OK.

Some websites, like P@rkers (booo!) and a few others flatly refuse to allow access unless you turn the adblockers off.

Far better than it was a couple of years ago though. I couldn't use my tablet to access this website because the ads overwhelmed the system, and the same for the Telegraph. Unfortunately now it's a bit trial and error as regards access and usage. Some sites seem to be OK going via Firefox with all the ad and cookie blockers on, others better via Chrome.

I used to use the freebie version of Malwarebytes but recently ditched it as it isn't, in my view, as good as it used to be, even if you get a trial of the full package. On more than one occasion did it miss stuff or falsely flag safe items that my Internet Security program did not.