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The gorhill tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the developer gorhill, best known as the creator of uBlock Origin. Content under this tag includes analysis of events affecting uBlock Origin, such as a Microsoft Edge store mix-up where uBlock Origin was accidentally replaced by uBlock Origin Lite due to an upload script error. The tag explores the implications of this incident for Windows and Edge users, including the broader context of browser extension changes. Recurring themes include content blocking, browser security, and the impact of extension store policies on user experience. This tag is relevant for users interested in gorhill's work and the ongoing evolution of ad-blocking tools on Windows platforms.
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    Edge MV2/MV3 Clash: What Happened With uBlock Origin and How to Recover

    For a handful of hours this week a small but important piece of the Edge browsing experience vanished for some users: uBlock Origin — the widely trusted, open‑source content blocker used by millions — was effectively replaced by uBlock Origin Lite in Microsoft Edge after an accidental upload and...
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