{"id":274,"date":"2026-02-22T03:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/?p=274"},"modified":"2026-02-22T03:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:44:08","slug":"managing-pop-up-notifications-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/managing-pop-up-notifications-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Pop-Up Notifications in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd14 What Are Pop-Ups?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop-ups are small messages that appear on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alert you to updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appear while browsing the internet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some pop-ups are helpful.<br>Some are annoying.<br>A few can be scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can control them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 Managing Windows Notifications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Start \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Notifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn all notifications off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or turn off specific apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might leave Email notifications on<br>But turn off Game or News alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply switch unwanted apps to <strong>Off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 Stopping Browser Pop-Ups (Microsoft Edge)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If pop-ups appear while browsing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the three dots (top-right).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Cookies and site permissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Pop-ups and redirects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure it says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Blocked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 Removing Notification Permissions from Websites<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes websites ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAllow notifications?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you clicked Allow, they can send pop-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Edge Settings \u2192 Notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at \u201cAllowed\u201d websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the three dots next to the site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Remove<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uded1 Recognizing Scam Pop-Ups<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Be cautious if you see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYour computer is infected!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCall this number immediately!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loud warning sounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do NOT click anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the browser.<br>Restart your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legitimate Windows alerts do not include phone numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddd8 Keeping Things Calm<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce distractions by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turning off unnecessary notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking pop-ups in your browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing suspicious website permissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer should feel calm \u2014 not stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Confidence Tip for Seniors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You control what appears on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something feels annoying or suspicious, you can turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop-ups are settings \u2014 not emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay calm. 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