How to Use the Opera Pop-Up Blocker

You no longer need to worry about annoying pop-up advertisements while you're surfing online. Opera has a blocker you can put to use that will prevent your computer screen from being filled with these excess windows. You also have several options at your fingertips for configuring the browser to more efficiently deal with pop-ups.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

1. Open the Opera Web browser in Windows and click on 'Tools.' Then scroll down the list and click on 'Preferences,' which will open the Preferences box. Mac users need to click on the 'Opera' link at the top of the screen and then on 'Preferences.'

2. Click on the 'General' tab and you'll see the pop-ups section within the preferences box. Choose between several options that include 'Block Unwanted Pop-ups,' 'Block All Pop-ups' and 'Open Pop-ups In Background.'

3. Pick the option you prefer and then click the 'Ok' button to save your preferences and to close the box.

4. Watch for the next time Opera blocks a pop-up. If you're on a Mac, you'll have the option to look at the pop-up by clicking on the 'Trash Icon' and picking the pop-up you want to see. Windows users will receive a notification box with options of what to do with the pop-up. This way, you won't miss the occasional important pop-up window sent by a legitimate Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements before you can download Opera. You need at least Windows 95 or higher and 20 MB of free disk space for a Windows environment. Mac users should have OS X Jaguar (10.2) or higher. Linux system requirements are the Standard C++ Library and an X11R6.3+ implementation.
• Garner helpful information about using Opera from the Support section of their Web site (see Resources below).
• Fly through the Internet knowing your personal data is secure, as Opera contains numerous security features. For instance, you can configure the browser to erase your private data after visiting Web sites.
• The directions for this tutorial only apply to version 9.10 of Opera. If you use them with another version, they may not work correctly.