How to Get Rid of Things That Pop Up on My Facebook Timeline? Open Your Favorite browser. Go to Facebook.com Log in to your Account with your Email Address and Password. Click on the "Gear" icon in the Upper-Right Corner of the Page. Choose "Privacy Settings" from the Drop-down Menu that Appears. Click on the "Apps" Menu in the Left Column. This will take you to App Settings Page. Click on the "Edit" Button for the App that you Want to Remove. Press "Remove App," then Click "Remove" to Confirm Your Decision. Facebook will Now Remove the App from your list, and Stop Displaying Pop-up Notifications from it on Your Timeline.