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Noisy, scary tech support scam

Posted on March 2, 2024February 19, 2024 by cynmackley

I go another round with the crooks behind a noisy, scary tech support scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged noisy scam, pop-ups, scam, tech support scam, windows, Windows scam5 Comments

What Browser Blocks PopUps Best?

Posted on December 9, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley
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Is there a browser that either prohibits popups (ads, sport, politics, etc.), or at least has a popup-stopper that really works? Firefox used to be pretty good about popups, but lately there are many popups that linger for 30 seconds or more, obscuring content in the bargain!

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged browsers, chrome, firefox, pop-ups1 Comment

Stop Pop-Ups In Chrome

Posted on March 11, 2021February 24, 2021 by cynmackley
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How to top pop-ups in the Chrome browser.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged chrome, pop-ups, stop pop-upsLeave a comment

Can’t print in Firefox

Posted on February 15, 2019January 24, 2019 by cynmackley

What to do if a pop-up blocker is preventing your from printing.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Printing Help, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged firefox, pop up blocker, pop-ups, printingLeave a comment

This scam looks real!

Posted on January 8, 2019December 28, 2018 by cynmackley

We check out a scam that looks like the real thing. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged norton, pop-ups, safety, scams, security, security scams, using the internet1 Comment

How do I stop pop-up ads?

Posted on October 15, 2018October 3, 2018 by cynmackley

Finding the source of pop-up ads on a smartphone.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged ads, android, pop-ups, smartphones1 Comment

Don’t fall for this deceptive notice

Posted on February 6, 2018February 2, 2018 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this tricky pop-up scam.

Posted in Android, Security Help, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, android, apps, fake notices, pop-ups, scams, security, smartphone1 Comment

Internet Explorer Privacy Settings

Posted on December 14, 2016 by cynmackley

Control cookies, location, pop-ups and more in the Internet Explorer browser.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged browsers, cookies, internet explorer, location settings, microsoft, pop-ups, privacy, security, using the internetLeave a comment

Universal Driver Update: Was I Scammed?

Posted on October 31, 2015 by cynmackley

Don't fall for driver download scams. What to look out for.

Posted in Security Help, Windows 10Tagged driver update scams, driver updates, pop-ups, security, Windows 10Leave a comment

Remove Pesky Pop-Ups

Posted on May 16, 2015 by cynmackley

Learn a quick way to remove pesky pop-ups and ads from web pages.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged inspector window, pop-ups, stop pop-ups13 Comments

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