Many websites use pop-ups and overlays to get you to sign up for newsletters, request cookie access, or promote offers. Although some web browsers come with built-in pop-up blockers to deal with these ...

If you want to allow or block pop-up windows on specific sites in the Microsoft Edge browser, here is how you can do that. You can do that with the help of in-built settings, the Local Group Policy ...

In the latest installment of "Microsoft begs you not to download Chrome," the company has added cheeky pop-up alerts that appear if you search for Google's browser in Edge. Share on Facebook (opens in ...

Have you ever been scrolling along, minding your own business, when an ad suddenly hijacks your page with a full-screen warning about a computer virus or account insecurity? These are invariably scams ...

For years, Windows users in Europe have grown accustomed to the persistent presence of certain pre-installed applications. That era is now drawing to a close. A significant shift means individuals ...

These malware-like pop-ups are gross. These malware-like pop-ups are gross. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.