tapping some links lead to ads on gbatemp

[i_likechicken]

i been using gba temp today but iwhen i try click a link like latest activity or @rvtr's post about building a dsi nand she says
Copying stage2
[/spoiler]Download any stage2 that supports unlaunch, and matches your current console (retail on retail, dev on dev). Each stage2 (.nand extension) will be one to one with how it appears in NAND, with the exception of MBR being zerofilled. As such, we can copy 0x00 onwards of the stage2 into 0x00 onwards of the NAND, until the entire file has been written.
Spoiler: What stage2 do I use?
There are a few different stage2s available. The standard one shipped on all DSis (v2435-8325) works fine, but we use a slightly updated version (v2665-9336) for the NAND builder. The later revision stage2 is functionally the same, but it blocks the dangerous standard unlaunch installer, pushing people into using a safer alternative. Though if you've followed my guide this far, you probably don't care about safety (:[/spoiler]
when i tap safer alternative it lead me to a sketchers ad but when i reload it lead to unlaunch installer on github.

 

[linuxares]

I've checked the links and neither goes to some weird ads you talk about. I even did archive.is on them to be sure.
Sure you don't have something in your browser installed that can cause redirects?

 

[i_likechicken]

i dont have have any extentions and i been finding invisible ads

 

[linuxares]

i dont have have any extentions and i been finding invisible ads

If you hover over the links, what URL do you get up?

 

[x65943]

Is it possible your computer is compromised?

 

[rvtr]

I'd second what x65943 said. That github link is not compromised, and you should see no ads unless you have malicious software installed to your PC.

 

[i_likechicken]

 

[linuxares]

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And over the github links for example?

 

[i_likechicken]

it stoped happening
i also checked gba temp on my sisters laptop the invisible ads didnt apphear

 

[linuxares]

I would run a Hitman Pro on your PC for sure

 

[i_likechicken]

I would run a Hitman Pro on your PC for sure

im running chrome os on my school laptop

 

[adsfest2026]

Why are you surprised? This entire site is a giant fucking wall of ads.

 

[SillyMari]

i been using gba temp today but iwhen i try click a link like latest activity or @rvtr's post about building a dsi nand she says
Copying stage2
[/spoiler]Download any stage2 that supports unlaunch, and matches your current console (retail on retail, dev on dev). Each stage2 (.nand extension) will be one to one with how it appears in NAND, with the exception of MBR being zerofilled. As such, we can copy 0x00 onwards of the stage2 into 0x00 onwards of the NAND, until the entire file has been written.
Spoiler: What stage2 do I use?
There are a few different stage2s available. The standard one shipped on all DSis (v2435-8325) works fine, but we use a slightly updated version (v2665-9336) for the NAND builder. The later revision stage2 is functionally the same, but it blocks the dangerous standard unlaunch installer, pushing people into using a safer alternative. Though if you've followed my guide this far, you probably don't care about safety (:[/spoiler]
when i tap safer alternative it lead me to a sketchers ad but when i reload it lead to unlaunch installer on github.

That sounds like it could be an ad or redirect issue rather than a problem with the actual link. If reloading the page takes you to the correct GitHub page, the original link itself is probably fine.

Try disabling browser extensions one by one, clearing your cache, or testing in a private/incognito window. It might also be worth checking whether the issue happens on multiple devices or browsers. If other users can reproduce it, the staff may want to investigate further.