Google Chrome

Open Chrome Settings
Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.

Go to Privacy and Security
Select Privacy and security from the left-hand menu, then click Site Settings.

Manage Notifications
Scroll to Permissions and choose Notifications. Here you’ll see a list of sites allowed to send notifications. Remove or block any suspicious or unwanted sites.

Optional: Use a Pop-Up Blocker
Chrome blocks most pop-ups by default, but you can enable stricter settings. Go to Privacy and security, then Site Settings, and select Pop-ups and redirects. Make sure it is set to Blocked.

Microsoft Edge

Open Edge Settings
Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.

Navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions
Choose Cookies and site permissions from the left menu.

Block Notifications and Pop-Ups
Scroll to Notifications to manage sites and block unwanted alerts. Then select Pop-ups and redirects and ensure it is set to Blocked.

Mozilla Firefox

Open Firefox Options
Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and select Settings (or Options depending on your version).

Privacy & Security
Choose Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu.

Block Pop-Ups and Notifications
Scroll to Permissions and check Block pop-up windows. Click Settings next to Notifications and remove any sites you don’t trust.

Extra Tips

• Check for Malware: Pop-ups at the bottom of the screen may come from adware or malware. Run a quick system scan using Windows Defender or another trusted antivirus.

• Browser Extensions: Trusted ad-blocking extensions like uBlock Origin or AdBlock Plus can help prevent annoying pop-ups.

• Keep Browsers Updated: Updates often include security patches that automatically block unwanted pop-ups.

Following these steps will help you enjoy a cleaner, pop-up-free browsing experience.