Advice on bloatfree software and ad blocking

[SpoCk0nd0pe]

Hey people,

I just got an iPhone 5s and I have never used iOS or any other apple device. I got some basic questions regarding software:

- Is there a good non-proprietary, bloat-free software solution to access my iPhone from my win7 PC? I'm looking for software that has the character of a real tool, like e.g. Total Commander.

- On my PC I use the basic prism break and ad blocking extensions for Firefox: Disconnect me, Adblock edge, https everywhere and self destructing cookies. Is there an equivalent for iPhone?

- To save traffic I'd also like to use a combined mvps + someonewhocares host file. How do I do this on my iphone?

- What should I use for easy mail access (non proprietary software like Thunderbird would be preferred)?

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Spock

 

[scifan57]

If your intention is to control your iPhone from your computer, it can't be done, although the reverse is possible.

 

[SpoCk0nd0pe]

If your intention is to control your iPhone from your computer, it can't be done, although the reverse is possible.

I meant for putting music, photos etc. on my phone or get them from my phone. Having used an iPod I suspect this isn't possible by just accessing folders (which would be the ideal solution). iTunes is out of the question for me in this regard. I'm looking for a more "techie" solution, hence the example of Total Commander for a real tool.

[edit] I already got Media Monkey for syncing btw, but I would still need a real file browser for my iPhone

[edit2] iFunBox looks like a great piece of software. It might be just what I have been looking for.