If you are like most computer users, you have experienced those annoying free pop-up ads that no one seems to enjoy. They are all over the place. My friends are constantly asking me what is the best way to get rid of pop-up ads. For most people it can be quite a challenge to control or remove pop up ads. Removing them completely can be very difficult, but you can control them much easier. When it comes to surfing the internet, there are few things that are more of a nuisance than Pop-up ads and slow loading web pages. While you cannot as much control the slow loading web pages, you can control the pop-ups. You should not let them control you.

For the more casual internet surfer or user, one of the most beneficial things you can do is not to accept and download software programs (hereafter referred to as downloads) that you don’t need immediately. You might be surprised at what is hidden in some of the downloads, and especially the free ones. If you think a particular download might be of interest later, simply make a note of where and how you found it and download it only when you need it.

Most computer users probably will never be able to completely stop pop-up ads because software engineers are constantly finding more sophisticated ways to use them. One of the reasons is simply that they have proven to be very effective.

If you are someone who has used a computer for sometime, or who is willing to take the time to learn how to more effectively use the different setting for your operating system and browser (such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox), you can make your experience using and surfing the internet a lot more pleasurable. Learning to do this will usually require time that most are not prepared to give. Most of us don’t have the patience. I’m certain you have heard the term “instant gratification.” If most of us can’t get results in a relatively short period of time, most of us will usually discontinue pursuit or find a way to do without.

Let’s just review what you can do to make your surfing or internet experience more enjoyable.

1) If you are not going to use downloads or a software program in the very near future don’t download or install the software until needed.

2) Once you have installed new software, check to make certain that the default settings work best for your specific application or needs. Minor adjustments of default settings can often make a tremendous difference in the performance and usability of the software.

3) Take a little time occasionally to learn how to set your operating system and browser software settings to more benefit you. This will be more gradual and will come with experience.

4) Those who would rather the quick fix or instant gratification, purchase and install a good software program that is designed to eliminate or block pop up ads. There are some pop up ad blocking and pop up ad eliminating software programs that are very effective. If you install any type of software, it is imperative that you keep it updated. As the software engineers are constantly changing their pop-up ad technology, the software engineers combating the pop-up ads have to periodically change their software for it to stay current and be effective. That is why you should update your anti pop-up ad software when the updates are available.

The most ideal and effective application for ridding those annoying pop ups is a three prong approach. Using the settings of your operating system, browser and anti pop up ads software will provide the most complete and effective means of assuring you will have a pleasant internet surfing experience.