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#Look for a small “X” at the top right corner of the pop-up. Some ads do a good job of hiding close buttons and links in busy images, so you may not notice it at first. | #Look for a small “X” at the top right corner of the pop-up. Some ads do a good job of hiding close buttons and links in busy images, so you may not notice it at first. | ||
#* It may be more difficult to find a close button on devices with smaller screens. | #* It may be more difficult to find a close button on devices with smaller screens. | ||
| − | #* If you see a message that says “Don’t show more alerts for this webpage” (or something similar), place a check into the box provided. This should stop pop-ups from recurring.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987</ref> | + | #* If you see a message that says “Don’t show more alerts for this webpage” (or something similar), place a check into the box provided. This should stop pop-ups from recurring.<ref name="rf1">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987</ref> |
#Try clicking a link or button that says “dismiss”, “leave page”, “close”, or “no thanks”. If you didn’t see an “X” to close the pop-up, there may be a link like this elsewhere on the pop-up. | #Try clicking a link or button that says “dismiss”, “leave page”, “close”, or “no thanks”. If you didn’t see an “X” to close the pop-up, there may be a link like this elsewhere on the pop-up. | ||
#* Try not to click anywhere else on the pop-up. Clicking through a pop-up ad could bring you to an unsafe website. | #* Try not to click anywhere else on the pop-up. Clicking through a pop-up ad could bring you to an unsafe website. | ||
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#* Android: Press the square button at the bottom right corner of the screen, then swipe the tab containing the ad to the left or right. | #* Android: Press the square button at the bottom right corner of the screen, then swipe the tab containing the ad to the left or right. | ||
#* Mac & Windows browsers: Click the small X on the tab. | #* Mac & Windows browsers: Click the small X on the tab. | ||
| − | #Press {{keypress|Ctrl|W}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Ctrl|W}} (Mac).<ref>https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95631?hl=en</ref> This keyboard shortcut should close the tab that’s currently active on your computer. | + | #Press {{keypress|Ctrl|W}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Ctrl|W}} (Mac).<ref name="rf2">https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95631?hl=en</ref> This keyboard shortcut should close the tab that’s currently active on your computer. |
| − | #(Chrome on Windows or Mac) Press {{keypress|Shift|Esc}}, select the tab containing the pop-up, then click “End Process”.<ref>https://css-tricks.com/force-quit-tab-google-chrome</ref> If you’re using Chrome on your computer and the tab still won’t close, Chrome’s built-in task manager should solve the issue. | + | #(Chrome on Windows or Mac) Press {{keypress|Shift|Esc}}, select the tab containing the pop-up, then click “End Process”.<ref name="rf3">https://css-tricks.com/force-quit-tab-google-chrome</ref> If you’re using Chrome on your computer and the tab still won’t close, Chrome’s built-in task manager should solve the issue. |
#Force-close the web browser. If you’ve been unable to close the tab, you’ll need to close the whole web browser. You will lose anything you were working on in other tabs, so only do this step if nothing else has helped. | #Force-close the web browser. If you’ve been unable to close the tab, you’ll need to close the whole web browser. You will lose anything you were working on in other tabs, so only do this step if nothing else has helped. | ||
#* Windows: Press {{keypress|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}, select the web browser, then click “End Task.” | #* Windows: Press {{keypress|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}, select the web browser, then click “End Task.” | ||
#* Mac: {{keypress|Command|Option|Esc}}, select your web browser, then click “Force Quit.” | #* Mac: {{keypress|Command|Option|Esc}}, select your web browser, then click “Force Quit.” | ||
#* Android: Press the square button at the bottom right corner of the screen, then swipe all browser windows off the screen. | #* Android: Press the square button at the bottom right corner of the screen, then swipe all browser windows off the screen. | ||
| − | #* iPhone: Double-press the home button (if you’re using iPhone 6s, 3D Touch press the left side of the screen), then swipe all instances of the browser off the screen.<ref>http://www.imore.com/how-kill-or-force-quit-apps-iphone-ipad</ref> | + | #* iPhone: Double-press the home button (if you’re using iPhone 6s, 3D Touch press the left side of the screen), then swipe all instances of the browser off the screen.<ref name="rf4">http://www.imore.com/how-kill-or-force-quit-apps-iphone-ipad</ref> |
=== Block Pop-ups in Chrome (Mobile) === | === Block Pop-ups in Chrome (Mobile) === | ||
| − | #Click the ⋮ menu.<ref>https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en</ref> Chrome contains built-in features to block pop-ups. Sometimes a pop-up or two will get beyond the blocker, but for the most part this function will keep you pretty safe. | + | #Click the ⋮ menu.<ref name="rf5">https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en</ref> Chrome contains built-in features to block pop-ups. Sometimes a pop-up or two will get beyond the blocker, but for the most part this function will keep you pretty safe. |
#Select “Settings”. | #Select “Settings”. | ||
#Select “Site Settings”. | #Select “Site Settings”. | ||
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#Tap the slider to the On position. This option should be turned on by default, but it may have inadvertently been disabled. Turning it off now should protect you from pop-ups in the future. | #Tap the slider to the On position. This option should be turned on by default, but it may have inadvertently been disabled. Turning it off now should protect you from pop-ups in the future. | ||
=== Block Pop-ups in Chrome (Computer) === | === Block Pop-ups in Chrome (Computer) === | ||
| − | #Click the ≡ or ⋮ menu and select “Settings”.<ref | + | #Click the ≡ or ⋮ menu and select “Settings”.<ref name="rf5" /> If you’re using Chrome on your Windows PC or your Mac, you can block pop-ups by making a simple change to your settings. |
#Click “Show Advanced Settings”. | #Click “Show Advanced Settings”. | ||
#Click “Content Settings” (under “Privacy”). | #Click “Content Settings” (under “Privacy”). | ||
#Select “Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended)” | #Select “Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended)” | ||
=== Block Pop-ups in Safari (iOS) === | === Block Pop-ups in Safari (iOS) === | ||
| − | #Open the “Settings” app.<ref>https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/page.php?id=40874</ref> Safari comes with a built-in pop-up blocker that should keep your phone or tablet safe from most pop-ups. | + | #Open the “Settings” app.<ref name="rf6">https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/page.php?id=40874</ref> Safari comes with a built-in pop-up blocker that should keep your phone or tablet safe from most pop-ups. |
#Select “Safari”. | #Select “Safari”. | ||
#Toggle the “Block Pop-ups” switch to the “On” position. | #Toggle the “Block Pop-ups” switch to the “On” position. | ||
=== Block Pop-ups in Safari (Mac) === | === Block Pop-ups in Safari (Mac) === | ||
| − | #Open Safari and click “Preferences”.<ref>https://secure.www.upenn.edu/computing/resources/category/applications/article/configuring-your-web-browser-allow-pop-windows</ref> You can keep pop-ups from bogging down your Mac by making a quick configuration change in the Safari settings. | + | #Open Safari and click “Preferences”.<ref name="rf7">https://secure.www.upenn.edu/computing/resources/category/applications/article/configuring-your-web-browser-allow-pop-windows</ref> You can keep pop-ups from bogging down your Mac by making a quick configuration change in the Safari settings. |
#Click “Security”. | #Click “Security”. | ||
#Place a checkmark in “Block pop-up windows”. | #Place a checkmark in “Block pop-up windows”. | ||
