An advertisement that displays on top of everything on screen when you visit a Web page or have the misfortune of having adware running in your computer. See popunder ad, popup blocker and adware.
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- Saft 12.0.2 (Mac)
- Saft for Safari is a plugin to extend Safari's features with sidebar, searchable history and bookmarks, full-screen browsing, type-ahead searching, customized Google Search field, URL shortcuts and kiosk mode. Features include: Ad/banner blocking with simple URL pattern matching Add bookmark folder here and add bookmark here in every bookmark...
- Software downloads 2009-11-12
- Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail
- One more reason to use FirefoxUse Firefox with AdBlock Plus and a simple filter of *media-servers.net* and the problem is solved.I am not sure that they are "major" as I did not have a filter for them.AgreedYet, I bet the web hosts will STILL complain about it. RE: Major online...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Popup Ad Stopper 09.11.01 (Windows)
- Popup Ad Stopper is a simple, easy to use popup blocker. Popup Ad Stopper works with any web browser, not just one or a select few, like most popup blockers. Popup Ad Stopper actually filters web page content as it is coming in from the Internet, before it reaches your...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- Elertify your PC with Text to Speech! (Mobile)
- FREE 7 Day Trial - Trial Version is fully functional!Please Download the Trial prior to purchase Elertify your PC with Text to Speech! Do you work with your BlackBerry and a PC? Are you tired of picking up your BlackBerry every 15 seconds to check messages only to discover it's...
- Software downloads 2009-10-28
- Ad Muncher 4.8 (Windows)
- Ad Muncher is a powerful advert and popup blocking system for all browsers and advert-displaying programs like ICQ, Morpheus, Kazaa, Grokster, Opera, PalTalk, iMesh, Bearshare, LimeWire, etc. Ad Muncher can be configured to block anything that annoys you, with simple options to block common annoyances like: - Music and sound...
- Software downloads 2009-10-21
- Wal-Mart to compete against Amazon; are Wal-Mart Web Services next?
- Walmart vs AmazonIf Walmart charges tax they will fail. greeeeat...Now around the holidays whenever a visitor to your website leaves, some popup ad will chase you around the web ringing a bell asking you to make a donation!Walmart Cannot Even Keep Its Site Up 24/7.I would not trust Walmart to...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-31
- SilverSoft NetGlider 2.76 (Windows)
- SilverSoft NetGlider is a multiline, multitab, multipage Internet browser with anti-phishing and inbuilt popup-ad blocker. Create shortcuts for your links and put them on browser desktop. Convert your address bar into remote control by assigning Nos to shortcuts. You can define unlimited skins for this browser. Maximum screen area is...
- Software downloads 2009-07-10
- Social Communications Community Toolbar 2.0.4.1 (Windows)
- A one stop shop for your Social networking needs with loads of great add-ons. You will get a direct link to the Big Social networking sites, built in Search Bar, A real time Email Checker and AD and Popup blocker. Social Communications Community Toolbar has built-in Games Tab - enjoy...
- Software downloads 2009-06-01
- Canon PIXMA MX860 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( color )
- Take the minimalist design of the Canon Pixma MX330, add the functionality of the Canon Pixma MX7600, finish it off with built-in Wi-Fi, and you've got the Canon Pixma MX860. It's the only printer in the series that offers wireless while still maintaining all the features you need to print,...
- Product reviews 2009-05-29
- Microsoft ad: 'I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person'
- Microsoft ad: 'I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person'olePigeon would HATE this computer!!Is the screen too small? Nope.Is the hard drive too small? Nope.Is it too expensive? Nope.So what is wrong with the laptop she bought? It comes in a brown box.http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-13615-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=62493&messageID=1152605[i]it turns out that it ships...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-26
- Pop-up ads on LinkedIn? How very MySpace
- Pop-up ads on LinkedIn? How very MySpaceLove the offer, hate popups with a passionWhat a way to spoil an otherwise brilliant campaign! I actually responded to the BR campaign a few weeks ago. I was updating my blog address on my profile and noticed the tastefully designed ad on the...
- Discussion threads 2008-11-21
- US Internet ad revenues reach $11.5 bln in the first half of 2008
- US Internet advertising revenues in January-June 2008 were $11.5 bln, setting yet another new half-year record that represents a 15.2% increase over the first half of 2007. Q2 2008 was up 12.8% over Q2 2007 and showed a slight decline of 0.3% from Q1 2008. Search revenues totaled almost $5.1...
- Blog posts 2008-10-07
- FCC issues 'radical' order re: Comcast
- FCC issues 'radical' order re: ComcastInstead of throttling ...... the ISPs could monitor the average bandwidth per month up and down per user. The billing could be done on a bandwidth basis ... If one user is using a lot more bandwidth, then their bill will be a...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-21
- ColdStop 3.1 (Windows)
- ColdStop pop-up killer for Windows eliminates annoying pop-up ads automatically from your Web browser by emptying pop-up ads as they appear and then wipes them out. ColdStop kills ads without interfering with your browser. Rechecks constantly for new pop-ups to appear at speeds of at least 1000 kills per second....
- Software downloads 2008-08-02
- ReachPlus Popup Alerts (Advanced) 4.0.211 (Windows)
- ReachPlus Alerts Advanced is a secure, one-way instant messaging product that has been designed and developed with the goal of enabling administrators and security personnel to effortlessly deliver emergency alerts across organizations. With ReachPlus Alerts Advanced one can reach out to thousands within a matter of seconds. The ability to...
- Software downloads 2008-06-19
- PopupDummy! 3.293 (Windows)
- PopupDummy! is an easy solution to block popup advertisements from Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, and ad-ware desktop applications. It does not interfere with opening new web browsers and it does not require any initial setup by the user. PopupDummy! uses two methods to suppress popup advertisements on your computer. The...
- Software downloads 2008-02-14
- Is Snopes pushing Adware? Urban legend or fact?
- Is Snopes pushing Adware? Urban legend or fact?RE: Is Snopes pushing Adware? Urban legend or fact?Pop-ups are SO last year. Looks like I'm headed to www.truthorfiction.com from now on.Pop up blockerHence why I use a pop up blocker, and No script ^_^. Kinda of pitiful on...
- Discussion threads 2008-01-29
- AdsGone Spyware Blocker and Popup Killer 2008 7.1.0 build 1 (Windows)
- Stop popup ads for good! AdsGone pop up killer prevents pop up and popunder ads from opening while you browse the web. AdsGone also blocks banner ads too! It works by tightly integrating with your browser so popup ads don't have a chance. AdsGone is fast, simple, stable, works with...
- Software downloads 2008-01-05
- iNetCalc 2.8 (Windows)
- Internet connection speed meter and bandwidth monitor with ad-banners. iNetCalc is used to visualize and control the speed of internet connections. It displays the current speed graphically and numerically. It also keeps records of transferred data amount, determines quality of your connections, shows how much money you have to pay...
- Software downloads 2007-12-27
- Adware, shady marketing pays: Penthouse buys AdultFriendFinder and sister sites
- Adware, shady marketing pays: Penthouse buys AdultFriendFinder and sister sitesIt's long been suspected......that Penthouse is owned by scumbags. I think it's just been proven, beyond any reasonable doubt.Why would anyone bother with these pay for porn sites ?Go to www.youporn.com and watch all the free porn you want ....
- Discussion threads 2007-12-12
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