How to Change the Pop-Up Blocker on Your Mac

Delete unnecessary programs from your computer.

Mac computers do not come with built-in Internet anti-virus software or pop-up blockers, however, there are dozens of third-party programs available that perform these actions online. If you are not satisfied with your current pop-up blocker, it is possible to delete the program from your Mac and install a different application onto the system. Best of all, most of the available pop-up blocker apps are free to use and download.

Instructions

1. Click the "Finder" icon in your Mac's dock. Select "Mac HD" from the pull-up window, then choose "Applications." Scroll through and find the pop-up blocker you no longer want on the computer.

2. Click-and-drag the selection down to the Trash icon. This will delete the application from the computer.

3. Open your Internet browser and navigate to "CNET.com." Select "Downloads" and the Mac downloads will automatically appear on the screen (the website detects that you are using a Mac computer). Enter "Pop-Up Blocker" and all the available pop-up blockers on the site will appear. Click one of the available blockers and it will download directly to the computer.

4. Double-click the downloaded file, then select "Mac HD" as the installation location. The new pop-up blocker will install directly onto the computer.

References

• WareSeeker: Mac PopUp Blocker
• CNET Downloads: Pop Up blocker