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cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #1 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 01:53 AM

ok, just fyi i DID search.. How do I turn my pop up blocker on and off in safari? I have snow leopard 10.6.1

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #2 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 02:04 AM

ok, i figured out how to turn the pop up blocker on and off. But it has been turned on all along and it is not doing its job.... I still get new browser windows when visiting site such as tubeplus and my downloads window pops up as well? remeber i am STREAMING video here and not downloading... so whats the deal? Is there an alternative pop up blocker? and is there anyway I can protect myself from adware and spyware? I get adware on this site!! So to sum up my question.. adware and pop up blocker for safari on snow leopard 10.6.1 suggestions anyone?

chas_m · chas_m #3 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 06:04 AM

Really, googling "Safari ad blocker" didn't get you any hits?? That's funny, it's working fine for me ...

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 11:09 AM

It's not perfect - I've had popups appear when they shouldn't either. All browsers have this problem though (although I find it much more of a problem with Safari) since a browser can't differentiate with 100% accuracy the difference between a "friendly" popup and one you don't want. You could try installing an ad blocker which may help with any popups that are created through an ad.

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #5 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 03:28 PM

i meant i searched the forums chas... And I prefer bing over google, its like it knows what u want to search... and do u have any suggestions on which ad blocker would be good for safari on snow leopard 10.6.1? I am new, and I know im starting to get on peoples nerves, but all questions are ignorant one's and must be treated as so.

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 03:51 PM

Check out the Safari extension gallery here - install AdBlock from there.

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #7 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 04:19 PM

thank you sir!...

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #8 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 04:26 PM

should I have any concerns with using this since it is from a 3rd party? or atleast the way I understood it it was from a 3rd party?.. and thanks again!

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #9 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 05:47 PM

In short - no.

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #10 (**permalink**)

08-28-2011, 11:08 PM

thank you Mr. Harry

chas_m · chas_m #11 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 07:08 PM

PS. Any particular reason you haven't upgraded to 10.6.8?

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #12 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 08:44 PM

um, no, no reason... I bought my mac from e-bay, with no install disc, i have been waiting to get an external hardrive to us CCC for a back up before I try to update anything or mess with anything, it scares me not having install disc's, so um yeah... U were meaing snow leopard correct? and not safari. right? I know that seems like a dumb ? but we are talking on a forum and I just wanna make sure thats what u ment.

chas_m · chas_m #13 (**permalink**)

08-30-2011, 04:37 AM

No, you're right, and you have a very good reason for not upgrading (yet). Get the backup up and running first, THEN download the (free) update to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 from the Software Update program under your Apple menu.

cavaliermatt · cavaliermatt #14 (**permalink**)

08-30-2011, 02:25 PM

Thank you chase. Great advice sir!
P.S: Chase, I tried to give u rep points, im not sure if it went through though, could you let me know if it did?

cavaliermatt #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 02:04 AM ok, i figured out how to turn the pop up blocker on and off. But it has been turned on all along and it is not doing its job.... I still get new browser windows when visiting site such as tubeplus and my downloads window pops up as well? remeber i am STREAMING video here and not downloading... so whats the deal? Is there an alternative pop up blocker? and is there anyway I can protect myself from adware and spyware? I get adware on this site!! So to sum up my question.. adware and pop up blocker for safari on snow leopard 10.6.1 suggestions anyone? Last edited by bobtomay; 08-28-2011 at 06:00 AM. Reason: Masked word
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vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-28-2011, 11:09 AM It's not perfect - I've had popups appear when they shouldn't either. All browsers have this problem though (although I find it much more of a problem with Safari) since a browser can't differentiate with 100% accuracy the difference between a "friendly" popup and one you don't want. You could try installing an ad blocker which may help with any popups that are created through an ad. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-28-2011, 03:51 PM Check out the Safari extension gallery here - install AdBlock from there. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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harryb2448 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,078 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	08-28-2011, 05:47 PM In short - no. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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chas_m #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	08-29-2011, 07:08 PM PS. Any particular reason you haven't upgraded to 10.6.8? Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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cavaliermatt #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 01:53 AM ok, just fyi i DID search.. How do I turn my pop up blocker on and off in safari? I have snow leopard 10.6.1
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cavaliermatt #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 03:28 PM i meant i searched the forums chas... And I prefer bing over google, its like it knows what u want to search... and do u have any suggestions on which ad blocker would be good for safari on snow leopard 10.6.1? I am new, and I know im starting to get on peoples nerves, but all questions are ignorant one's and must be treated as so.
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cavaliermatt #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 04:19 PM thank you sir!...
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cavaliermatt #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 04:26 PM should I have any concerns with using this since it is from a 3rd party? or atleast the way I understood it it was from a 3rd party?.. and thanks again!
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cavaliermatt #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-28-2011, 11:08 PM thank you Mr. Harry
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cavaliermatt #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-29-2011, 08:44 PM um, no, no reason... I bought my mac from e-bay, with no install disc, i have been waiting to get an external hardrive to us CCC for a back up before I try to update anything or mess with anything, it scares me not having install disc's, so um yeah... U were meaing snow leopard correct? and not safari. right? I know that seems like a dumb ? but we are talking on a forum and I just wanna make sure thats what u ment.
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chas_m #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	08-30-2011, 04:37 AM No, you're right, and you have a very good reason for not upgrading (yet). Get the backup up and running first, THEN download the (free) update to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 from the Software Update program under your Apple menu. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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cavaliermatt #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2011 Posts: 70	08-30-2011, 02:25 PM Thank you chase. Great advice sir! P.S: Chase, I tried to give u rep points, im not sure if it went through though, could you let me know if it did? Last edited by cavaliermatt; 08-30-2011 at 11:54 PM.
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