Killing Popup Ads

Discussion in 'Help Requests' started by Hal Pollner, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Hal Pollner

    Hal Pollner Veteran Member
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    How do YOU people stop the popups from occurring?

    Thanks, Thank You, Thank You Very Much, Thank You Very Much Indeed!

    Hal
     
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  2. Ken Anderson

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    I think most browsers now have a setting to block them. In Safari, I am pretty sure that is on by default. Once in a while, one will break through, probably using some kind of technology not currently blocked, but I rarely see them. Years ago, they were a big problem.
     
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  3. Beth Gallagher

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    Ad Block Plus on Firefox.
     
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  4. Al Amoling

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    Ad Block Plus on Safari. Not only eliminates pop-ups but a lot of embedded ads too.
     
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  5. Hal Pollner

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    Firefox? Safari? What the heck are THOSE?

    Hal
     
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    They are popular web browsers to access the internet ..which browser are you using to access the internet?
     
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  7. Al Amoling

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    You're not still stuck on Explorer are you?
     
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    adblocker
     
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  10. Frank Sanoica

    Frank Sanoica Supreme Member
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    @Hal Pollner

    Sometimes I suspect your facetiousness is faked.......a "double E" and the above question? Come on, now, 'fess-up! :D

    Frank
     
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