I simply copied over my HOSTS frile from XP as that is all I use combined with a firewall. I don't use any AV or other so-called "security" software. Those have become a like owning a boat, which everyone knows is just like owning a hole in the water you throw money in...

The HOSTS file trick worked perfectly and my browsing is improved significantly. You do need to have access as "root" to overwrite the existing HOSTS file.

Off to look at the adblock plug-in now though...