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![[fake-dog2.png]]
## Efficacy
So is it worth it? According to [former burglars](https://news.t0.vc/TRMA), barking dogs and security cameras are some of the best deterrents to home invasions. The dog sounds kind of fake to me, but I know it isn't real. I'm hoping that a rushing burglar won't spend time pondering if the barking is from an elaborate speaker setup and will just move on to a different house.
According to [former burglars](https://news.t0.vc/TRMA), barking dogs and security cameras are some of the best deterrents to home invasions. The dog sounds fake to me, but I know it isn't real. I'm hoping that a rushing burglar won't spend time pondering if the barking is from an elaborate speaker setup and will just move on to a different house. Of course the internet now knows that it's a fake dog, but "the reader does not steal and the thief does not read".
Is it needed in my neighbourhood? I think so. I already caught a prowler who went in my backyard and checked my garage door handle to see if it was locked. He then broke into my neighbour's truck and garage after. If you know this guy, shoot me an email:
I already caught a prowler who went in my backyard and checked my garage door handle to see if it was locked. He then broke into my neighbour's truck and garage after. He gets to have his face on my website:
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## Software
### uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is an open source ad blocker and something I install immediately on all my devices. Running an ad blocker makes browsing the web way better. It removes distracting ads (even from YouTube), invasive tracking, and makes you safer by removing potentially fake links. It's the best piece of software I use even though it mostly remains unseen. And it even works on your phone.
uBlock Origin is an open source ad blocker and something I install immediately on all my devices. Running an ad blocker makes browsing the web way better. It removes distracting ads (even from YouTube), invasive tracking, and makes you safer by removing potentially [fake links](https://news.t0.vc/LOBW/c#drekipus1657325184). It's the best piece of software I use even though it mostly remains unseen. And it even works on your phone.
You can install it on [Firefox Desktop](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-CA/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/), [Firefox Android](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-CA/android/addon/ublock-origin/), and [Chrome Desktop](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en). Make sure you install the correct "Origin" version and avoid "ublock.org".
