Super Ad Blocker tackles even the most annoying ads, including
pop-ups, banner, and the distracting fly-in and slide-in types. It
does an effective job on all counts; if you're curious how well it
does, you can get detailed logs for all the blocked ads. Super Ad
Blocker comes with a comprehensive configuration panel showing you
its options for blocking ads, including those that annoy you while
using instant messaging programs.
The program's smart, too, by letting you stop images from
animating and allowing pop-ups from secure sites, such as
Microsoft. For an extra level of security, Super Ad Blocker
includes cookie and history cleaning tools and an anti-spyware
scanner. Take the program for a spin in either Firefox or Internet
Explorer for 15 days; if you decide it's a keeper, it'll cost you
$30.
--Steve Bass