Pop Ups

[jennyjoan]

I keep getting these quite often now since I changed to Full Fibre.

The lovely late Mamyalynne told me how to get rid of them but I can't find that post.

Anybody else help. Thanks

PS - Miss Mamy like crazy!

[stephenhodgkiss]

Yes those pesky popups can be annoying. For me personally I use an AntiVirus that also gets added to the browsers you use. It can stop tracking and popups. I have tried everything from McAfee and Kaspersky but the last 2 years I now use BitDefender on all my devices.

Here is a more detailed explanation that might help: -

Pop-up ads are one of the most annoying aspects of browsing the internet. They can be intrusive, distracting, and in some cases, dangerous. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to stop pop-ups from appearing on your screen.

1. Install an Ad Blocker. Ad blockers are pieces of software that prevent ads from appearing on web pages. They are available for free or for a small fee, and can be installed on most web browsers.

2. Enable Pop-Up Blockers in Your Browser. Most web browsers have a built-in pop-up blocker that can be enabled with a few clicks. If you use Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, you can open your browser's settings page and navigate to the "Content Settings" section to turn on the pop-up blocker.

3. Use a Malware Scanner. Sometimes, pop-ups can be caused by malware that has infected your computer. To prevent this, you should use a reputable malware scanner to detect and remove any malicious software.

4. Disable Third-Party Browser Extensions. Browser extensions are small pieces of software that can be installed on your browser to add additional features. However, some extensions can be malicious, and can cause pop-ups to appear. To prevent this, you should disable any third-party extensions that you don't recognize or trust.

5. Clear Your Browser Cache. Your browser stores information about websites you have visited in its cache. Over time, this cache can become corrupted, and can cause pop-ups to appear. To prevent this, you should periodically clear your browser's cache.

By following these steps, you can keep your browsing experience free of annoying pop-ups.