Ad pop-ups not only affect the user experience, but also bring security risks. Turning off ad pop-ups on your computer can improve productivity and enhance system security. This article will explain how to turn off ad pop-ups on Windows and macOS, including using system settings, browser settings, ad blockers, and malware cleanup.
Briefly
To turn off ad pop-ups on your computer, you can try the following:
1. System settings: Turn off system notification ads, lock screen ads, start menu ads and File Explorer ads (Windows). Turn off System Notification Ads and Safari Ads (macOS).
2. Browser settings: Turn off website notifications in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
3、广告拦截软件:安装AdBlock Plus或uBlock Origin等广告拦截插件。
4、清理恶意软件：使用Windows Defender或Malwarebytes扫描并清理系统。
Demo environment
荣耀MagicBook 16 Pro&Macbook Pro2023，Windows 10&macOS 13
1. Windows system
1. Use System Settings
1. Open "Settings" and select "System". Click on "Notifications & Actions" to turn off the "Action Center Show Notifications" option.
2. Open "Settings" and select "Personalization". Tap on "Lock Screen", set the background to "Picture" or "Slideshow", and turn off the "Get fun, hints, and more information on lock screen" option.
3. Open "Settings" and select "Personalization". Click Start to turn off the "Show suggestions occasionally in the Start menu" option. Open File Explorer, click "View", and select "Options". In the Folder Options window, select the View tab and uncheck Show Sync Provider Notifications.
2. Browser settings (take Sogou browser as an example)
1. Open the browser, click the "three-dot menu" in the upper right corner, and select "Settings". Scroll down, click on "Advanced", and in the "Privacy & Security" section, select "Site Settings".
2. Click "Notifications" and turn off the "Ask if you want to allow websites to display notifications (recommended)" option.
3. Use ad-blocking software
1、AdBlock Plus:
AdBlock Plus is a popular ad-blocking plugin that works on multiple browsers.
Installation and use: Visit the official AdBlock Plus website and select the corresponding version according to the browser. Once installed, the ads will be automatically blocked.
2、uBlock Origin：
uBlock Origin is a lightweight ad-blocking plugin that is efficient and takes up less resources.
Installation and use: Visit the official website of uBlock Origin and select the corresponding version according to your browser to install. Once installed, the ads will be automatically blocked.
4. Clean up malware
1、使用Windows Defender：
Open Settings, select Update & Security, and click Windows Security. Select "Virus & Threat Protection" and click "Quick Scan" to perform a system scan to clean up malware.
2. Use Malwarebytes:
Visit the Malwarebytes official website, download and install the software. Open Malwarebytes and click "Scan" to clean up the detected malware.
2. macOS system
1. Use System Settings
1. Open "System Preferences" and select "Notifications". In the left list, select the application that needs to turn off notifications, and uncheck "Allow notifications".
2. Open the Safari browser, click "Safari" in the upper left corner, and select "Preferences". Select the "Websites" tab and click "Notifications" to turn off unwanted website notifications.
2. Use ad-blocking software
1、AdBlock:
AdBlock is a popular ad-blocking plugin that supports the Safari browser. Visit the official AdBlock website to download and install the AdBlock for Safari plugin. Once installed, the ads will be automatically blocked.
2、AdGuard：
AdGuard is a comprehensive ad-blocking and privacy-preserving software that works on macOS. Visit the official AdGuard website, download and install the software. Once installed, the ads will be automatically blocked.
3. 清理恶意软件（以Malwarebytes for Mac为例）
Malwarebytes for Mac是一款专为macOS设计的恶意软件清理工具。
Visit the Malwarebytes official website, download and install the software. Open Malwarebytes and click "Scan" to clean up the detected malware.
3. Other general methods
1. Update your system and software
Keeping your operating system and software up-to-date can fix known vulnerabilities and issues and reduce ad pop-ups.
Update Windows: Open Settings, select Update & Security, and tap Check for Updates.
Update macOS: Open "System Preferences", select "Software Update", and tap "Update Now".
2. Use privacy protection tools
Some privacy protection tools can effectively block ads and malware to improve system security. Recommended Software:
1、CCleaner:
CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy protection tool that supports both Windows and macOS.
2、Ghostery：
Ghostery is a browser add-on that offers ad blocking and privacy protection.
conclusion
Closing ad pop-ups on your computer requires a combination of methods, including using system settings, browser settings, ad blocker, and malware removal. Keeping your system and software up-to-date and using privacy-preserving tools can effectively reduce the number of ad pop-ups. With the methods described in this article, you can easily disable ad pop-ups to improve work efficiency and ensure system security. Hopefully, this article will help you solve the problem of ad pop-ups and enjoy a cleaner computer experience.