Pop-ups have always been a nuisance. But, back in the good old days of computing (about 15 months ago), they were, at least, mostly confined to your web browser, and could easily be thwarted by switching on its pop-up blocker. But now it seems the less-than-humble pop-up is enjoying something of a renaissance - thanks in large part to Windows 10. Microsoft's latest operating system, excellent though it is, seems determined to chuck endless notifications and tips at us willy-nilly, and Microsoft's recent Anniversary Update (AU) has only made things worse.
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