To block pop-ups in Chrome, follow these steps:
- Click on the three horizontal lines icon at the top right of the Chrome window to access the menu.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down and click on Web Permissions and Pop-up and redirects.
- Finally, toggle the switch next to Web Permissions to turn it OFF.
This will block unwanted pop-ups while browsing the internet.
A pop-up is a window (advertisements, information, etc.) that can open on your computer screen while you are browsing the internet.
To remove automatic ads, follow these steps:
- Click on the three horizontal lines icon at the top right of the Chrome window to access the menu.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and open the Advanced Settings section.
- Look for Pop-up and redirects.
- Set the selection for ads to Blocked, which is the preferred option.
To configure default settings for pop-ups and redirects, follow these steps:
- Close Chrome on your computer.
- Click on More at the top right.
- Select Privacy and Security and then Site Settings.
- Click on both Pop-ups and Redirects.
- Choose the option you want to use as the default setting.
To eliminate pop-ups on your computer, follow these steps:
- Open your browser.
- Navigate to the menu represented by three horizontal bars at the top right and select Settings.
- Choose Show advanced settings.
- Visit the section related to privacy.
- Recognize the content settings.
- Click on Pop-ups.
- Select the checkbox "Do not allow any site to show pop-ups" (suggested).
To block dangerous sites, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
- Access a web page.
- Select More Information to the right of the address bar.
- Click on Site Settings.
- In the "Permissions" section, click on Notifications.
- Disable the toggle switch.
To stop unwanted ads, follow these steps:
- Tap on Information in Google Search on your phone or tablet to find out why this ad is being displayed.
- Disable ads sent by [advertiser].
- Choose Information in YouTube to stop the ad.
- Select Information in Gmail and check similar ads.
To prevent unwanted messages from Chrome, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome app on your Android smartphone or tablet.
- Allow or block notifications from all sites.
- Select More to the right of the address bar.
- Click on Site Settings.
- Configure the top setting.
By itself, opening a pop-up window does not present any danger. The risks are similar to those associated with visiting unknown websites. To protect yourself properly, it is recommended to install and use antivirus software, a firewall, and perhaps even antispyware.