When we mention “pop-ups,” the first thing that usually comes to mind are those intrusive mini-windows that disrupt your browsing experience. However, not all pop-ups are bothersome. Notifications from your favorite websites are technically considered pop-ups that you wouldn’t want to miss!
Is it possible to disable certain pop-ups on a Mac without affecting the necessary instant windows you want to see? Yes, it is! These settings are readily available in macOS, and it’s a quick process to learn how to utilize them.
Enable pop-ups on Safari
The default browser on your Mac, Safari, makes managing pop-ups very simple. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Open Safari, click on Safari in the top-left corner, and then choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: In the pop-up window, click on the Websites tab at the top, and then select Pop-up Windows on the left.
Step 3: To allow pop-ups on specific websites, choose “Allow” from the drop-down menu next to the website’s name. To enable pop-ups on all websites, select “Allow” from the drop-down menu next to “When Visiting Other Websites” at the bottom.
Step 4: If Safari blocks a pop-up, a notification will appear in the browser’s address bar. Click on the notification to view the pop-up if needed.
While this method may not be ideal for managing pop-ups in general, it’s useful for occasional pop-up viewing without permanent settings changes.
Enable pop-ups on Firefox
Firefox is a popular browser choice for Mac users, especially after its Quantum revamp. Here’s how you can enable pop-ups in Mozilla’s browser:
