Pop-ups are often seen as intrusive advertisements, but many legitimate websites—such as banks, educational platforms, or e-commerce sites—use them for necessary functions like login forms, document downloads, or payment windows. Apple’s Safari browser has a built-in blocker that is efficient but can sometimes prevent you from completing necessary tasks.
In the left-hand sidebar, scroll to the bottom and select .
While allowing pop-ups is sometimes necessary, it can increase the risk of seeing malicious ads. It is best to keep pop-up blocking enabled by default and only turn it off for trusted websites.