I use Linux Ubuntu and I don't know if this also affects windows users, I only say this because I mainly use Linux, anyway, the FireFox popup blocker used to work wonders, however, I still see stupid adverts all over the place covering up the article I wanted to read. Is there anything I can do? I am sick of having to click on the little X to close the popup advert.. Today I was on a page it had like 4 adverts that covered most the page..
The popup blocker is used to prevent new windows from opening without your permission. In order to prevent the on-page ads, consider getting an ad-blocking extension.
Quite true. There will always be some new clever way advertisers use to circumvent blockers. It has created a surprisingly large need for quality ad-block software. In this case, though, a simple ad-blocking extension should suffice in cutting out 80-90% of the ads mentioned above.