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AdGuard is an ad-blocker that shields you from excessive pop-ups and banners and even claims to combat phishing and tracking.

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A new redesign of Google Search groups all ads together under a single 'Sponsored' heading to make it easier to distinguish them from real results.

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Spam messages can be annoying, but there is a way to fight back. Here are 5 ways to block spam texts.

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Learn how to block or allow pop-ups in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari with clear steps and safe site exceptions.

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