(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)
🔔 What Are Pop-Ups?
Pop-ups are small messages that appear on your screen.
They may:
- Show reminders
- Alert you to updates
- Display news
- Appear while browsing the internet
Some pop-ups are helpful.
Some are annoying.
A few can be scams.
You can control them.
🟦 Managing Windows Notifications
Step 1
Click Start → Settings.
Step 2
Click System.
Step 3
Click Notifications.
Here you can:
- Turn all notifications off
- Or turn off specific apps
For example:
You might leave Email notifications on
But turn off Game or News alerts.
Simply switch unwanted apps to Off.
🟦 Stopping Browser Pop-Ups (Microsoft Edge)
If pop-ups appear while browsing:
Step 1
Open Microsoft Edge.
Step 2
Click the three dots (top-right).
Step 3
Click Settings.
Step 4
Click Cookies and site permissions.
Step 5
Click Pop-ups and redirects.
Make sure it says:
✔ Blocked
🟦 Removing Notification Permissions from Websites
Sometimes websites ask:
“Allow notifications?”
If you clicked Allow, they can send pop-ups.
To remove them:
- In Edge Settings → Notifications
- Look at “Allowed” websites
- Click the three dots next to the site
- Click Remove
🛑 Recognizing Scam Pop-Ups
Be cautious if you see:
- “Your computer is infected!”
- “Call this number immediately!”
- Loud warning sounds
Do NOT click anything.
Instead:
Close the browser.
Restart your computer.
Legitimate Windows alerts do not include phone numbers.
🧘 Keeping Things Calm
You can reduce distractions by:
- Turning off unnecessary notifications
- Blocking pop-ups in your browser
- Removing suspicious website permissions
Your computer should feel calm — not stressful.
💡 Confidence Tip for Seniors
You control what appears on your screen.
If something feels annoying or suspicious, you can turn it off.
Pop-ups are settings — not emergencies.
Stay calm. Stay in control.
