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How to use Safari on a Mac

Karen Haslam

Safari is the web browser app bundled with all Macs as part of macOS. You don’t have to use it – if you prefer to use Chrome or Firefox, for example, you can install those apps for your web surfing needs. But in our experience, Safari is a good option – and as you can see from our round-up of best web browser apps for the Mac , it’s pretty much the best you can get.

If you are new to Safari this article will help you find your way around the app. And if you are a seasoned Safari user we will reveal a few Safari tips and tricks that you might not know, including some of the fab new features in Safari 11, the latest version of Safari for Mac.

If you’d like to read about using Safari on the iPad or iPhone, read this .

How to get the latest version of Safari for Mac

First things first. You will want to make sure you have the latest version of Safari. At the time of writing the most up-to-date version is Safari 11.1.

Here’s how to find out which version of Safari you are running:

  • Open Safari.
  • Click on Safari > About Safari in the menu.
  • The resulting window will reveal the version number.

As long as your copy of MacOS – the Mac operating system – is up to date your copy of Safari should be because Safari is bundled as part of an operating system update.

However, you don’t have to be using the latest version of macOS to have the latest version of Safari. Apple is bundling Safari 11 with High Sierra, Sierra and El Capitan versions of the Mac OS. If you need to update your version of MacOS read this: how to update your Mac operating system software .

Now that you have the latest version of Safari you can start enjoying some of the new features that we will discuss below.

Safari basics

If you are a surfing novice you might want to familiarise yourself with these tips.

We’ll start off with the basics, such as how to get into Safari, how to search, and other useful pointers. You can skip this bit if you aren’t a Safari beginner, there are plenty of tips below that you might find useful.

You can find Safari in the Dock at the bottom of your Mac’s screen. Its icon looks like a compass.

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How to use Safari

The big bar at the top of the Safari window is where you can enter a website URL or a search term to either take you directly to a website, or to a list of pages that match your query.

It will automatically search in Google (but you can change it so it defaults to another search engine).

You rarely have to enter a complete URL for a website. Once you have visited a site once you only need to type a few letters of its name and it will autofill the rest of the URL.

For example, type: ‘Face’ and it will autofill the rest of the URL and when you press enter it will take you straight to Facebook.

How to make it easy to find your favourite sites in Safari

There are lots of ways of making it easy to get to websites you frequently visit.

When you open a new tab (see below for details of how to do that) you will see your Favourites view including Frequently Visited Sites. You could also choose to see a Top Sites view, set a Homepage, just see an empty page, or have the Same Page show up. These are all options you can access in Safari > Preferences > General. Just click on the menu beside New tabs open with.

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If you choose the Top Sites view you can adjust it to show 6, 12 or 24 sites. To add and remove Top Sites hover over the preview until you see an x and a pin icon. Pin those sites you wish to keep and click x on those you don’t image you will want to find again. The sites that appear in Top Sites tend to be those you visit most frequently.

You can choose one of these views for every time you open a new Safari window.

How to Pin a site in Safari

In Safari you can also ‘Pin’ favourite sites to the menu bar – a simple way of adding a shortcut to Facebook, YouTube or any site you visit frequently.

When you Pin a site you will see a small icon representing that site on the left of your tabs.

To Pin a particular web page right- or control-click on the tab and choose Pin Tab. Then it’s very easy to go straight to that site.

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Using tabs in Safari

Back to tabs. You can open multiple tabs in a Safari window, this means that rather than having a different Safari window open for every website you are on, you can just have one Safari window open and multiple pages accessible through that.

To open a new tab press Command + T.

There are two ways that you can see a preview of the different tabs you have open:

  • You can see a short summary of the name of the web page on the tabs themselves. This might be sufficient if you only have one or two tabs open, but once you have more than eight you’ll probably find the summary is too short to be useful.
  • Or, you can click on the icon that looks like two boxes on the right of the search/URL box. This will show a thumbnail view of all the web pages you have open.

While we’re on the subject of Tabs, you can close a single tab just by hovering over the tab and clicking on the x that shows up in the corner of that tab.

It’s also possible to close all but one tab. Just hold down the Option/Alt key when you click on the x to get rid of all the other tabs that are open, except for the page on that tab.

How to tell which Safari tabs are playing audio

Not everyone wants to surf the web in silence though. There is lots of very worthy audio and video content available on the web and no doubt many surfers wouldn’t want to miss out on that.

The problem is when you have multiple web pages open and more than one of them is blaring out audio.

Luckily there is another Safari tip to fix that.

You can identify which of your open tabs is playing audio by the speaker symbol that appears in the far right of the Safari tab associated with that web page.

It’s possible to mute the audio with a single click on the speaker symbol without even opening the tab.

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And if more than one Safari webpage is playing audio you can choose to mute them all at once. Just click on the speaker symbol in the URL bar and choose Mute all Tabs.

Alternatively, you can Option/Alt-click on the speaker icon of the tab you do wish to listen to and mute the audio on all the other tabs.

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How to reopen all windows from the last session

Here’s another useful tip. You can easily reopen all the tabs you had open last time you were using Safari.

Click History > Reopen All Windows from Last Session to quickly recover all the windows you were recently looking at. You might also find this helpful: How to export bookmarks from Chrome to Safari

How to show the full URL in Safari

Another handy Safari tip. In Yosemite Safari stopped showing the whole URL – a feature designed to help avoid users being taken in by phishing scams, wherein the URL is obfuscated. In other words, if you’re visiting https://macworld.co.uk/this/page/that/page then all you’ll see in the address bar is macworld.co.uk.

If this isn’t what you want, perhaps you want to see the full URL of the article you are reading, you can change things so that the whole URL is shown.

Open Safari’s preferences dialog box (Cmd+,) then click the Advanced icon and put a check alongside Show Full Website Address.

How to change how you view websites in Safari

One of our favourite features in Safari 11 is the extra control we have over the web. You can tweak the settings of specific websites so that they suit you for example.

How to change the font size on a website

You can tweak your settings so that when you visit a specific site the images and text are bigger – perfect if you are frustrated to find that the text on a favourite website is a bit too small for your eyes.

Here’s how to enlarge (or reduce) the font size on a particular website so that it stays that size whether you visit:

  • Go to Safari > Preferences.
  • Click on the Websites tab.
  • Click on Page Zoom.
  • Find the site you want to customise (any site you have open or have recently visited will be listed here).
  • Choose a number bigger or smaller than 100% depending on how large you want the text and images to be.

You can do this on a per website basis, or if you frequently find that the text on websites is too small for you, you can choose to default to the percentage that suits you wherever you go on the web. Note that not all websites are created the same so some will naturally have larger type than others.

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To choose the zoom percentage for all websites, click in the drop down box beside “When visiting other websites”.

Another benefit of having access to these controls that allow you to change the way you view the web is that it enables you to stop seeing ads and auto-playing videos. We’ll look at that below.

How to stop ads and auto-playing videos in Safari

Another enticing feature of Safari is the way you can choose to adjust the settings so that you never see another ad or auto-playing video again. We’ll look at how to do that next.

How to stop autoplay audio and video in Safari

Perhaps you are frustrated by auto-playing video blaring out every time you visit a website.

With Safari 11 you can disable autoplay video, so you will never again have to hear voices while you are browsing the web. Here’s what to do:

  • Open the offending website.
  • Click on Safari > Settings for This Website (or right-click the URL box and select Settings for This Website).
  • Allow All Auto-Play
  • Stop Media with Sound
  • Never Auto-Play

Stop Media with Sounds is the default option, and it will essentially stop any video from starting if the sound is set to be on. If the video is set to play silently it will still run but you won’t hear it, unless you choose to.

If you would rather not let auto-playing video play, you can choose Never Auto-Play.

Remember that if you adjust the settings this way it will only apply to autoplay videos on that website. If you’d like to never see an autoplaying video again follow these steps:

  • Go to Safari > Preferences and click on Websites.

And there is an option below to choose the same settings “When visiting other websites”.

We have a complete tutorial that explains how to use this feature here: How to stop autoplay video in Safari & Chrome on Mac .

We also cover how to stop Safari asking to use your location data here .

How to stop seeing ads on websites in Safari

While ads pay a part of our wage, we realise that some ads can really reduce the enjoyment of web browsing. Usually these are ads that have something wrong with the way they have been coded and aren’t behaving as intended, or even worse they are spam ads that have crept onto the ad networks. We are honestly as frustrated as you are!

One of the big changes Apple bought to Safari 11 was the ability to really manage the ads that you see – this was part of Apple’s effort to make the web work better. Effectively, if Apple can remove ads that aren’t behaving as intended and are jamming up page loading times and the like, then Safari will perform quicker, which means that the surfer has a better time surfing.

There are a few ways you can take advantage of these anti-ad related features in Safari 11.

One way is to choose to surf the web – or certain pages – in Reader mode.

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Reader mode is a way of viewing webpages that Apple introduced back in 2010 in Safari 5. Reader displays just the text and images from a webpage, without any of the other page furniture. We think it is a bit like reading a Word document or a PDF. The feature hasn’t changed much over the years, but in Safari 11 it’s became possible to choose for a site to always be viewed in Reader Mode.

First, here’s how to view a site in Reader mode:

  • Click on the stack of lines to the left of the URL bar.
  • This will automatically change the webpage to Reader view.
  • Click on the stack of lines to turn Reader view off.

It’s worth checking how a site appears in this mode before switching over to it because not all sites implement it particularly well (sometimes you will find that an article stops abruptly because only one page has been carried into Reader view). Some sites don’t have a Reader view at all (such as Apple, for example).

And here is how to customise your settings so that whenever you visit that site the pages are viewed in Reader mode:

  • Click on Reader.
  • Find the site you want to customise (any site you have open, or have recently visited will be listed here).
  • Toggle the drop-down menu beside that site to On.

A quicker way to do this is to right-click or control-click on the stack of lines beside the URL and choose Use Reader Automatically.

Or, as long as you are on the website you wish to change the setting for, you can click on Safari > Settings for this Website, and choose Use Reader When Available.

How to surf in private using Safari

Another useful feature in Safari is the option to use a private browsing window. This doesn’t just keep your browsing habits private from someone else who has access to your Mac, it also means that you are incognito – in other words even the websites you are visiting don’t have any information about you.

Go to Safari > File > New Private Window (or shift-cmd-n). You can tell if a window is private because the search bar will be grey. Any new tabs you open in this window will be private.

Alternatively, to open a Private Browsing window you can click shift, command and N.

You can tell it’s a private window because the URL field will be greyed out.

Hold down Option/Alt while picking Private Browsing to quickly switch it on and bypass the ‘Do you want to switch on Private Browsing?’ alert window if you happen to see it frequently. We have a complete guide to private browsing on Safari here .

For even more privacy, you can choose to always search with privacy-obsessed DuckDuckGo as your default search engine. Go to Safari > Preferences > Search, and click on the Search Engine. Then select Duck Duck Go from the Search Engine dropdown list. You can choose from Google, Bing, Yahoo or DuckDuckGo.

How to delete your histroy in Safari

If you didn’t search using a private browsing window you can still delete your history and evidence of what you were up to.

  • Click on History.
  • Scroll down and click on Clear History.
  • You can choose to clear history for Today, the last hour, today and yesterday, or all history.
  • You’ll see a warning that Clearing history will remove related cookies and other website data. Basically this is warning you that if you go ahead and Clear History you may find that you have to log onto websites, or shopping cart information may disappear.
  • If you are happy with that then click on Clear history.

We have a complete tutorial all about how to delete your browser history on a Mac here .

How to delete cookies in Safari

Another new feature that came in Safari 11 was the introduction of privacy protection, a feature that’ll stop those annoying Amazon adverts showing you products after you’ve bought them.

Safari actively tries to block the cross-site tracking data that powers targeted adverts. While it won’t completely stop it, it should have a noticeable effect when using the browser.

According to Apple this isn’t an attempt to block ads, but rather to protect your privacy.

This means that you should no longer need to delete cookies if you want to stop seeing targeted ads (cookies have also been known to affect the price for goods if you have previously shown an interest in a product so deleting cookies could avoid such practices).

If you want to go a step further regarding cookies in Safari 11 there are some preferences changes you can make.

  • Beside Website tracking click on Ask websites not to track me.
  • Beside Cookies and website data click on Block all cookies.

If you aren’t using Safari 11 you can still delete cookies.

  • Click on the Privacy tab.
  • Click on Remove All Website Data…

Here’s how to add your own background image to Safari.

Author: Karen Haslam , Editor

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Apple features a redesigned Safari with macOS Monterey but as it happens, the biggest UI change isn’t seen with the default version. Let’s jump into what’s changed, what’s new, and how Safari in macOS Monterey looks and works.

Apple made its way through a lot of Safari iterations during the macOS Monterey beta period and it even changed from the 12.0 build that comes installed on the 2021 MacBook Pro to the official Monterey public 12.0.1 release.

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While the default Safari experience on Monterey 12.0.1 and later looks very much like what came with Big Sur, you can opt for the new modern and minimal new tab design by heading to Safari > Preferences > Tabs > Compact.

  • Hands-on: 100+ macOS Monterey changes and features [Video]

Beyond the default classic and optional super modern UI, Safari in Monterey includes new tab groups, a redesigned sidebar, the new Quick Note feature, UI/button changes, and more.

Safari in macOS Monterey: What’s new and how it works

The start page in the new Safari looks about the same with your Favorites up top, followed by Frequently Visited, Privacy Report, and Reading List. Like Safari in Big Sur, you can customize your start page background image with the included options or your own. You can drag to reorder the different sections or turn them on/off.

New in Safari for macOS Monterey/iOS 15 is that background images automatically sync across devices via iCloud. You’ve also got the new “Use Start Page on All Devices” option and a checkbox to turn on/off iCloud Tabs for the start page.

You can head to the bottom right corner 3-line icon to customize your start page, including the background image.

Site default logo image

Safari’s new unified tab/search/toolbar

Just like Safari in Big Sur, you can right-click at the top to customize the new unified tab/search/toolbar with more buttons (or in the menu bar, click View > Customize Toolbar).

By default, the toolbar includes five buttons: Sidebar/Tab Groups, back/forward, downloads, share button, and new tab + icon.

Here’s a look at how it comes and what’s available when you customize:

If you choose to stick with the default Safari in Monterey, you’re getting the same tab UI experience you’re used to with macOS Big Sur and earlier.

But for the new modern UI, it’s quite an aesthetic change. Head to Safari > Preferences > Tabs > Compact to use the new design:

This is how the modern, “ Compact ” tab design looks:

And here’s the default/traditional UI, what Apple calls “ Separate ” tabs:

Using tabs and tab groups in the new Safari

You can drag tabs or the URL/search bar to the left to pin a tab/open page. However, the mechanics can feel a little clunky in the modern Compact UI. For example, reordering pinned tabs requires some precision and patience.

With the new Sidebar/Tab Groups button (in either the Separate or Compact UI), click the dropdown arrow to pull up saved Tab Groups or create new ones:

You can create a new empty tab group or quickly make a new Tab Group your existing open tabs.

As you’ve already guessed, you can make multiple tab groups to quickly switch between different sets of saved web pages to work and play more seamlessly.

Just click the Tab Groups drop-down arrow anytime to get back to your saved groups. And alternatively, you can click the Sidebar button to see your Tab Groups.

Finally, you can click the Tab Overview button (four squares icon) to see all open tabs.

Refreshed Sidebar

For the new Sidebar, you’ll see “Start Page” up top with your Tab Groups below.

Under that, you’ll see links that have been shared by others, then Bookmarks and your Reading List at the bottom.

When the Sidebar is enabled, you’ll also have the two-window + icon show up to quickly create a new empty tab group.

Creating Quick Notes

Quick Notes are new for macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15. There are a couple of ways to use the feature with the new Safari.

You can click the three-dot icon in the URL/search bar > Add to Quick Note with the Compact UI.

With the Separate tabs UI, you can click the share button (square with up arrow > Add to Quick Note).

Or, when you highlight text on a webpage and do a right-click, you can choose Add to Quick Note.

Safari in macOS Monterey wrap-up

After a lot of changes for Safari throughout the Monterey beta, Apple seems to have landed on a build that satisfies people who want the classic browsing experience and tab design as well as including an all-new UI for those ready to change things up.

What do you think of the new Safari in macOS Monterey? Are you using the new tab UI or the default? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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How to use browser tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Apple's web browser, Safari , keeps getting faster and better. It sports a smart search bar, tabs, and a special Split View version for iPad users. You can view Shared Links and add articles to your Reading List, or access your saved passwords and credit cards through iCloud Keychain. And you can pay for goods and services using Apple Pay , the company's secure contactless payment system.

If you've been curious about making the most of Safari, here's everything you need to know.

How to find web pages, bookmarks, history, and search page content in Safari on iPhone and iPad

The Smart Search bar is a hybrid of the old address and search bars melded into one universal place to type and go. You can access your default search provider, your browsing history, saved bookmarks, and even specific words on web pages all through the unified Smart Search bar at the top of your Safari browsing window.

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  • How to change your default search browser

How to use private browsing and tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Tabs in Safari lets you keep multiple web pages open at the same time so you can switch between them or refer back to them whenever you want to. You can open links in new tabs so you don't lose what you're currently surfing, and you can even go into Private mode so nothing you search for or navigate to can come back to haunt you.

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  • How to use Safari's Split View on iPad
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How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Reading List is Apple's take on a read-it-later service: Built into the Safari browser for iPhone and iPad, Reading List let you save any articles you stumble across while browsing the web for offline viewing; you can then go back and peruse them at your convenience. Bookmarks, in contrast, aren't available offline, but can be added to your Favorites bar for easy repeat access. Because both Reading List and Bookmarks sync via iCloud, your links and stories are available while you're on the go with your iPhone, lounging at home with your iPad, or while you're enjoying a coffee at your Mac. Here's how to use them.

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How to use Shared Links in Safari on iPhone or iPad

Shared Links let you make a custom feed right inside the iPhone and iPad's built-in web browser, Safari . You can add social accounts and your favorite websites to your Shared Links tab and get all the content that matters to you in one convenient place.

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How to clear history and cookies in Safari

Whenever you visit a webpage using the Safari web browser, it gets recorded in your browser history so you can more easily go back and find that page again should you want to. Likewise, cookies get stored to make logins and other information easily available to you. If you don't want a particular page recorded in your history or cookies (we don't judge!) you can always use Private browsing mode. If you forget, however, you can quickly and easily clear your history and cookies and start over.

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Beginners Guide to Safari on Mac

If you are reading this article, then most probably you are a new user to Mac and must be looking for tips and tricks for using Safari. We have consolidated this article for you as it covers from the very basics of Safari to its different versatile features. Let’s have a look!

Related: Firefox guide for beginners.

1. What is Safari?

On Windows 10 based computers, Microsoft supplies Internet Explorer and Edge browsers and set Edge as a default browser. Similarly, Apple supplies macOS with Safari as a default web browser. Though Safari is similar to other web browsers like Chrome and Firefox you can’t uninstall from your Mac.

Apple claims Safari is the fastest browser and supports longer browsing time. It also highly recommends using Safari for the following reasons:

  • Reader view to remove the clutter from the webpages.
  • Better privacy features and protection from tracking.
  • Better password management by storing in iCloud Keychain.
  • You can view suggestions from Safari in Spotlight search box. This will help you to quickly access the pages related to your search query.
  • Default browser works seamlessly on Mac and you don’t need additional app for browsing.
  • You can use continuity features with iOS and Mac Safari.
  • Secure payment through Apple Pay.

2. How to Access Safari in Mac?

Safari can be found in the Dock either at the bottom or at the side of your Mac’s screen, depending on your Dock setting. The icon will be blue in color and appears like a compass.

Open Safari from Dock

If you don’t find Safari on your dock, go to Finder and look for Safari app under “Applications” folder. Simply drag and drop the app to dock to add a shortcut on the dock for quick access.

3. How Can I Browse in Safari?

Once you click on Safari icon, the layout will look something like below.

Safari Browser Layout

You can use the address bar to open any webpage or search queries using default search engine. Apple calls this address bar as Smart Search field. The new tab page may show top site or home page or blank page depending upon the settings.

Click on the “Show sidebar” icon looking like a book on left side of the address bar. This will reveal the sidebar showing favorites and reading list.

Related: An ultimate guide to Google Chrome.

4. Customizing Safari Layout

Safari allows you to customize the layout as per your preference. Go to “View” menu and choose what you want to view on the layout. For example, you can show or hide tab bar, status bar, favorites bar, bookmarks bar and sidebar. You can also enable or disable reader mode icon on the address bar.

Customize Safari on Mac

If you want to rearrange the tools on the layout, then go to “View > Customize Toolbar…” menu. Drag and drop icons and adjust the layout view as per your convenient.

Customize Toolbar in Safari

5. Safari Preferences

Before we further explore, you can customize the look and behavior of Safari by going to “Safari > Preferences…” menu. Alternatively you can press “Command + ,” shortcut keys to open Safari preferences.

Safari Preferences on Mac

You can customize tabs, passwords, privacy, extensions and many other settings in preferences.

Remember, unlike Microsoft Edge, Safari does not offer dark mode or light mode. However, you can change the mode on your Mac’s preferences to change the Safari mode also.

6. Manage Tabs and Windows in Safari

Click on the + icon on the top right corner to open a new tab in Safari. Alternatively, you can press “Command + T” keys to open a new tab. Similarly, press “Command + N” to open a new window and “Command + Shift + N” to open a private window.

When you have multiple tabs opened, click on the “Show tab overview” icon that will look like a double square icon in the right of the menu bar. This will give you a thumbnail view of all the pages that you have opened. You can preview the pages and go to the desired page quickly.

Preview Tabs in Safari

If you want to close the tab, click on x icon that is appearing on the right corner of the tab. Check out separate article on how to manage tabs in Safari browser to learn pinning tabs, re-open accidentally closed tabs and manage auto-playing videos.

Related: Safari tips for improving productivity.

6.5. Using Private Browsing

Safari by default stores all your browsing history to speed up when you access the same pages next time. It also shows the frequently accessed sites on the top sites list of new tab page. However, if you don’t want Safari to record your browsing history then use private browsing mode. You can open private window by pressing “Command + Shift + N” keys or choosing the option from the “File” menu.

Safari Private Browsing

In private mode, Safari will automatically delete the search as well as browsing history at the end of each session. You will also see a notification when you open private session.

7. Bookmark and View Favorite Sites

Open any website that you want to bookmark and go to the menu “Bookmarks > Add Bookmark…” or press “Command + D” keys. A pop-up will appear where you can enter a description for the site and add to bookmarks, top sites or favorites.

Bookmarking Page in Safari

Now click on the “Show sidebar” icon and view the bookmarks in sidebar. Otherwise, go to “Bookmarks” menu to view the bookmarked website, top sites and frequently visited favourite sites.

Safari Bookmarks Menu

Related: Safari tips for iOS.

8. Manage Notifications in Safari

You can enable and disable the push notifications in Safari very conveniently. In order to do that go to Safari menu and click on preferences. Under “Websites” tab go to “Notifications” section on the left sidebar. Here you can view the list of sites that you have enabled notifications. Select the site and change the permission to allow or deny sending notification on the browser.

Manage Notifications in Safari

Also ensure to check the option “Allow websites to ask for permission to send push notifications”. Similarly, you can use reader mode, block pop-ups and block advertisements to have distraction free reading.

9. Manage History in Safari?

Go to “History” menu and click on “Show All History” option to view you browser history. Safari will show your browsing activities date wise. You can view, search and delete history records.

Manage History in Safari

You can use private mode to prevent Safari from recording your activities. In case you have not turned to the private browsing option, you still have the option to delete the history . When you view all history records, you can right click and delete specific history record. If you want to delete all history at once then click on the “Clear History…” button.

Clear Safari History

Alternatively, you can go to “History” menu bar and choose “Clear History…” option.

10. Change Download Location

Whenever you download file in Safari, it will automatically send the files to your “Downloads” folder. If you want to change the download location , simply go to preferences and select “General” tab. Find the “File download location” option. You can either choose a folder or set to ask each time when downloading a file so that you can select different folders each time.

Similarly you can also choose what needs to be done with your download list. You can set time regarding removal of download list. For example, choose “When Safari quits” to delete the download history when you close the browser. Remember, closing all open windows will not quit the browser. In order to close the browser, you need to press “Command + Q” or select “Quit Safari” option from “Safari” menu.

11. Safari Extensions

Extensions are add-ons that will help you to enhance the browser’s functionalities. For example, you can install ad blocker to completely block advertisements on the webpages. However, Safari does not allow extensions from third party developers. You can check the limited extensions available on App Store by going to “Safari > Safari Extensions” menu.

Safari Extensions

After installing extensions, you can go to “Extensions” section of the preferences to manage them.

Related: Safari tips for developers.

12. Additional Features

In addition to the above listed features, Safari has many other useful features. Here are some important things to mention:

  • Show website icons in tabs so that you can easily remember a specific tab when working with multiple tabs.
  • Safari will automatically offers to save your login passwords and you can choose to fill whenever logging to the site.
  • Change the default search engine under “Search” section of the preferences.
  • You can enable “ Develop ” menu and use the options for web designing. You can empty caches, check responsiveness of the site and inspect any element on the page.

Advanced Safari Preferences

  • Show the full website address on the address bar or only show the domain name.

Wrapping it Up

Safari is bundled with bunch of amazing features that can make your surfing easy and convenient. It is the safe and secure browser that can provide you better browsing experience on Mac. However, one of the big challenges with Safari is the slow loading webpages. Though Apple claims it is a fastest browser, we have noticed the page get struck many times without any valid reason. While we can access the same pages on Chrome instantly indicating it is a Safari browser issue.

Also, Safari works only on Mac and you have no app for Windows or any other operating systems. This will greatly impact when you have to work across multiple devices.

We hope Apple can address such issues to make Safari a better option for all. 

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To update Safari on Mac, navigate to System Settings , click General , and select Software Update . If an update is available, click the Update Now button. It will update your macOS and Safari app.

You can also update Safari via the App Store, by turning on automatic updates, and using third-party apps, like MacKeeper.

  • Regularly updating Safari on Mac offers enhanced security against vulnerabilities, faster page loading times, new functionalities, bug fixes, and compatibility with modern websites.
  • Before updating, check your current Safari version by launching Safari, clicking Safari in the menu bar, and selecting About Safari .
  • For hassle-free updates, enable automatic updates to ensure Safari updates itself.
  • You may face issues while updating due to an outdated macOS, internet connection problems, insufficient storage, server issues, software conflicts, or having disabled automatic updates.

Want a smoother and safer online journey? It’s time to give your Safari a quick boost! Safari, Apple’s default web browser for Mac, frequently releases updates that offer enhanced features, security patches, and performance improvements.

Even if you’re new to Mac or have been using it for years, updating Safari is a breeze. In this guide, I’ll show you simple steps to update Safari on Mac and get the latest version. Let’s get started and make sure you’re surfing the web at its best.

Before We Begin

MacKeeper’s Update Tracker is designed to keep all your apps, including Safari, up-to-date without the manual hassle. It scans your Mac for outdated software and lets you know when it’s time for an upgrade. It ensures you’re always using the latest versions of your apps, enhancing security and performance.

Why Do You Need to Update Safari on Mac?

Updating Safari on your Mac isn’t just about accessing the latest features, it’s about optimizing your entire browsing experience. It ensures you have a safe, fast, and enjoyable online journey.

Here’s why it’s essential to update Safari on Mac:

  • 🛡️ Enhanced Security : With each update, Apple introduces security patches to protect users from potential threats. Keeping Safari updated ensures you’re safeguarded against the latest known vulnerabilities.
  • ⚡ Improved Performance : Updates often come with performance enhancements. This means faster page loading times, smoother video playback, and a more responsive browsing experience.
  • 🆕 New Features : Apple continually innovates, introducing new functionalities and tools in Safari. By updating, you get to enjoy these fresh features firsthand.
  • 🐞 Bug Fixes : No software is perfect. Over time, users and developers identify bugs in Safari. Updates rectify these issues, ensuring a more stable browsing experience.
  • 🌐 Compatibility : As websites evolve, they use newer technologies and coding practices. An updated browser ensures you can view and interact with these sites as intended.
  • 🎨 Optimized User Experience : Apple often refines the user interface, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Regular updates mean you’re always getting the best UI/UX enhancements.

How to Check the Current Version of Your Safari Browser

Before diving into the nitty-gritty of updating your Safari browser, it’s a good idea to determine which version you’re currently using. Knowing your current version can help you decide if an update is necessary and ensure you’re not missing any new features or security enhancements.

Here’s how to check the current version of your Safari browser:

  • Launch Safari on your Mac by clicking the Safari icon in the Dock or the Applications folder.

open safari on your mac

  • Click Safari in the menu bar and select About Safari .

click safari and select about safari

  • In the window that pops up, you’ll see the version of Safari you’re currently using. It will be displayed prominently, usually as Version XX.XX.XX (with the Xs representing numbers).

current version of safari

And that’s it! You’ve successfully checked the current version of your Safari browser.

How to Update Safari on Your Mac

Keeping your Safari browser updated ensures you benefit from the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. The easiest way to get the updated version of Safari on your Mac is via updating your software.

Here are the steps to update Safari on Mac:

  • Click the Apple logo and select System Settings .

click the apple icon and select system settings

  • ​​Click General and select Software Update .

click general and select software update

  • Your Mac will check for updates automatically. If your Mac is up-to-date, it will show your current macOS version. But if an update is available, click the Update Now button to download and install it.

click the update now button

  • Wait for the update to finish downloading and installing. Once the update is installed, Safari will also be updated to its latest version.

How to Update Safari via the App Store

While the built-in Software Update feature on your Mac is a direct way to keep Safari current, there’s another method that many users find convenient: the App Store. The App Store isn’t just for downloading new apps, it’s also a hub for all your software updates, including Safari.

Here’s how to update apps on macOS via the App Store:

  • Click the Apple menu and select App Store .

click the apple menu and select app store

  • Click the Updates tab in the App Store window.

click updates in the left sidebar

  • If updates are available, you will see a list of apps that can be updated.

available app updates in app store

  • Click the Update button next to Safari if it has an update.

click the update button next to an app

How to Update Safari By Turning on Automatic Updates

Want to keep Safari updated without the hassle? There’s an easy way: turn on automatic updates. This means Safari will update itself, so you always have the latest features and security fixes. No need to remember or check for updates.

Here’s how to enable automatic updates on Mac:

  • Click the Apple menu and select System Settings .
  • Click General and select Software Update .
  • Click the small i icon next to Automatic updates .

click the i button next to automatic updates

  • A new window will appear. Toggle on the Install application updates from the App Store switch.

toggle on the install application updates from the app store switch

  • Enter your Mac password to confirm.
  • Once you have made your selections, click Done .
  • Now, your Mac will automatically check for and install updates in the background.

Update All Apps in One Go With MacKeeper

Do you want a one-click solution to update all your apps, including Safari? MacKeeper can help you with that. Instead of updating each app individually, MacKeeper lets you refresh everything at once. If you’re all about saving time and ensuring every app is at its best, this is for you.

Here’s how to update apps on macOS using MacKeeper’s Update Tracker:

  • Download and install MacKeeper.
  • Launch MacKeeper and click the Update Tracker tab in the left sidebar.

click update tracker under performance

  • Click Scan for Updates .

click scan for updates

  • MacKeeper will scan your Mac for outdated apps and display a list. To select an app, check the little box next to it or click Check All to select all apps.

select individual apps or click check all

  • Click Update All .

click update all in update tracker

  • Wait for the updates to complete. This can take a while, depending on the number and size of updates.

wait for the updates to complete

  • You’ll get an Update Completed notification. Click Rescan if you want to update more apps. 

click rescan to run the scan again

Why Is Safari Not Updating on Your Mac?

If you’ve tried updating Safari on your Mac and encountered issues, several factors could be preventing the update. Let’s explore some common reasons for Safari failing to update on your Mac:

  • 🖥️ Outdated macOS : Safari is deeply integrated with macOS. If your operating system is outdated, it might not support the latest version of Safari. Ensure your macOS is up-to-date before attempting to update Safari.
  • 🌐 Internet Connection Issues : A stable internet connection is essential for downloading updates. Check if your Mac is connected to the internet and that the connection is stable.
  • 💾 Insufficient Storage : Updates often require free storage space. If your Mac is running low on space, it might not be able to download or install the update. Consider freeing up some storage.
  • 🚫 Server Issues : Sometimes, Apple’s servers might be overloaded or down, especially if a major update has just been released. If this is the case, try updating later.
  • 🛠️ Software Conflicts : Other software or utilities on your Mac might interfere with the update process. Consider disabling or uninstalling any recent apps or utilities and then try updating again.
  • 🔄 Automatic Updates Disabled : If you’ve disabled automatic updates, Safari might not update on its own. Check your settings to ensure automatic updates are enabled.
  • 🚧 Beta or Developer Versions : If you’re using a beta or developer version of Safari or macOS, you might face update issues. Consider switching to the stable release.

If you’ve checked all these factors and still can’t update Safari, it might be a good idea to contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store for assistance.

Update Safari on Your Mac

An updated Safari ensures a seamless and secure browsing experience on your Mac. Understanding the potential reasons behind update issues and knowing how to address them, equips you to keep your browser in top shape.

Here are some more tips to improve your Safari experience:

  • If Safari is running slow on Mac , updating it might help prevent performance issues and improve your browsing.
  • Safari crashing on your Mac can indicate many underlying issues, like outdated software, malware, or too many extensions.
  • You can delete Safari history on your Mac to make it run smoothly and avoid crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i install an older version of safari.

Yes, you can install an older version of Safari, but it requires some technical steps and isn’t recommended due to potential security risks. Always ensure compatibility with your macOS version and consider the benefits of newer updates before reverting.

Can I update Safari without updating macOS?

Yes, you can often update Safari without updating macOS. However, certain Safari versions may require a specific macOS version. It’s recommended to check Safari’s update requirements or use the App Store to see available updates for Safari independently of a full macOS upgrade.

Can I update Safari on my old Mac?

Yes, you can update Safari on older Macs, but it’s dependent on the macOS version your device supports. If your Mac can’t upgrade to a newer macOS, you might be limited to an older Safari version. Always check compatibility before updating.

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More with the battery. less with the loading..

With a blazing-fast JavaScript engine, Safari is the world’s fastest browser. 1 It’s developed to run specifically on Apple devices, so it’s geared to make the most out of your battery life and deliver long-lasting power. And with Apple silicon, it’s even faster than ever before. 2

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Increased performance

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Up to 30 minutes more browsing compared with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox 4

Best-in-class browsing

Safari outperforms both Mac and PC browsers in benchmark after benchmark on the same Mac. 5

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JavaScript performance on advanced web applications. 5

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Privacy is built in.

Online privacy isn’t just something you should hope for — it’s something you should expect. That’s why Safari comes with industry-leading privacy protection technology built in, including Intelligent Tracking Prevention that identifies trackers and helps prevent them from profiling or following you across the web. Upgrading to iCloud+ gives you even more privacy protections, including the ability to sign up for websites and services without having to share your personal email address.

safari user guide for mac

Intelligent Tracking Prevention

safari user guide for mac

Safari stops trackers in their tracks.

What you browse is no one’s business but your own. Safari has built‑in protections to help stop websites and data-collection companies from watching and profiling you based on your browsing activity. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on-device intelligence to help prevent cross-site tracking and stops known trackers from using your IP address — making it incredibly difficult to learn who you are and what you’re interested in.

Privacy Report

Safari makes it simple to see how your privacy is protected on all the websites you visit. Click the Privacy Report button in your toolbar for a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you’re visiting. Or view a weekly Privacy Report to see how Safari protects you as you browse over time.

safari user guide for mac

Customization

Putting the you in url..

Safari is more customizable than ever. Organize your tabs into Tab Groups so it’s easy to go from one interest to the next. Set a custom background image and fine-tune your browser window with your favorite features — like Reading List, Favorites, iCloud Tabs, and Siri Suggestions. And third-party extensions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac let you do even more with Safari, so you can browse the way you want across all your devices.

safari user guide for mac

Save and organize your tabs in the way that works best for you. Name your Tab Groups, edit them, and switch between them across devices.

safari user guide for mac

Safari Extensions add functionality to your browser to help you explore the web the way you want. Find and add your favorite extensions in the dedicated Safari category on the App Store.

safari user guide for mac

Smart Tools

Designed to help your work flow..

New built-in tools let you interact with the web like never before, creating a browsing experience that’s far more immersive, intuitive, and immediate. Get detailed information about a subject in a photo with just a click, select text within any image, instantly translate an entire web page, and quickly take notes wherever you are on a site — without having to switch apps.

safari user guide for mac

Notes is your go-to app to capture any thought. And with the new Quick Note feature, you can instantly jot down ideas as you browse websites without having to leave Safari.

safari user guide for mac

Translation

Translate entire web pages between eight languages with a single click.

Interact with text in any image on the web using functions like copy and paste, lookup, and translate. 7

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Surf safe and sound.

Strong security protections in Safari help keep you safe. Like iCloud Keychain, which securely stores and autofills your passwords across all your devices. If a password breach is detected, Password Monitoring alerts you. Safari also notifies you when it encounters suspicious websites and prevents them from loading. Because it loads each web page in a separate process, any harmful code is always confined to a single browser tab so it won’t crash the entire application or access your data. And now Safari automatically upgrades sites from HTTP to the more secure HTTPS when available.

safari user guide for mac

Password Monitoring

If your password is involved in a data breach, Password Monitoring alerts you and helps you change your password.

Safari automatically keeps an eye out for any saved passwords that may have been involved in a data breach. Using advanced cryptographic techniques, Safari periodically checks a derivation of your passwords against an updated list of compromised credentials. If a breach is discovered, Safari helps you upgrade your existing passwords. All this is done without revealing your password information to anyone — including Apple.

Same Safari. Different device.

Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. And when your Mac, iOS, or iPadOS devices are near each other, they can automatically pass what you’re doing in Safari from one device to another using Handoff. You can even copy images, video, or text from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, then paste into another app on your nearby Mac — or vice versa.

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When you use Safari on multiple devices, your tabs carry over from one Apple device to another. So you can search, shop, work, or browse on your iPhone, then switch to your iPad or Mac and pick up right where you left off.

Save web pages you want to read later by adding them to your Reading List. Then view them on any of your iCloud-connected devices — even if you’re not connected to the internet.

iCloud Keychain securely stores your user names, passwords, and credit card numbers and keeps them up to date on your trusted devices. So you can easily sign in to your favorite websites — as well as apps on iOS and iPadOS — and quickly make online purchases.

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Designed for developers.

Deep WebKit integration between Mac hardware and macOS allows Safari to deliver the fastest performance and the longest battery life of any browser on the platform, while supporting modern web standards for rich experiences in the browser. WebKit in macOS Monterey includes optimizations that enable even richer browsing experiences.

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Safari: A Beginner’s Guide for iPhone or iPad Users

Safari can be intimidating to learn when you first start using it, but this guide will help you get used to it.

On Apple devices, the default web browser is called Safari. It shares a lot of similar features to other common browsers, like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. But if you’re new to using Safari, you may feel a little lost because the interface is slightly different to the others.

So, here’s a beginner’s guide on how to use the Safari app to browse the web on your iPhone or iPad.

How to Search for Content in the Safari App

As with all web browsers, you’ll need to first enable your iPhone’s mobile data or connect to a Wi-Fi network to access the internet.

Then, to search in Safari, simply type a term, phrase, or URL into the Smart Search bar at the bottom of the screen and tap Go on your keyboard. The Smart Search bar is a combination of the address bar and search bar. As you type, you’ll see search suggestions based on your keyword as well as results from your bookmarks and browsing history.

How to Navigate a Webpage in Safari

Once you obtain your search results, you tap on a link you’re interested in. Now let’s look at how you can navigate the webpage once it’s loaded.

How to Jump Back to the Top of Webpage

After swiping to scroll down a long article, you may want to go back up to access the website’s menu. To instantly jump back to the top of the webpage, just tap the topmost edge of your screen.

How to Go Backward (or Forward) a Webpage

After tapping on a link, perhaps the webpage isn’t quite something you’re looking for. To go back to your search results, swipe from left to right from the edge of your screen.

To go forward on a webpage, swipe from right to left instead.

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How to Reveal the Safari Address Bar

Your Safari address bar is automatically hidden away when you’re scrolling down a webpage. To bring it back, tap the bottom edge of the screen that shows the website’s main URL.

How to Work With Multiple Tabs in the Safari App

Having multiple tabs opened in Safari can help you to compare information between webpages and search for new content without having to close your current webpage. Here’s how to work with multiple tabs in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

How to Open a New Tab

To open a new tab, select the Tabs icon in the bottom-right corner, which looks like two overlapping squares. Then tap the Plus (+) to open a new tab.

How to Switch Between Tabs

Again, hit the Tabs icon. You’ll see a gallery of all your opened tabs in Safari. Select a tab to visit the webpage you want.

Since the release of iOS 15, Apple introduced a new feature in Safari: tab groups. Many of us are probably guilty of having way too many opened tabs. Therefore, organizing tabs into groups makes them more manageable. Learn more about how to use tab groups in Safari on your iPhone .

How to Open a Link in a New Background Tab

When you read long articles, you’ll likely come across a link or two within the content that sparks your interest. To avoid disrupting your reading process, you can make Safari open the link in the background, in a new tab. To do so:

  • Go to the Settings app.
  • Select Safari .
  • Scroll down and tap Open Links .
  • Choose In Background .

Next time you want to open a link, long-press it. Then, select Open in Background . When you want to visit that link, select Tabs to view all your opened tabs and choose the loaded webpage.

Saving and Sharing Webpages in Safari

The internet gives you access to a whole new world of information. Save a webpage to refer to it later, or share it with your family and friends.

How to Bookmark a Safari Webpage

To bookmark a webpage to read later, tap the Share icon in the middle of the bottom of the screen (it looks like an arrow coming out of a square) and select Add Bookmark . Type in a bookmark name.

To access your bookmarked webpage later, tap the Bookmark icon (an opened book) and browse through your bookmarks, reading list, and history to find what you’re looking for.

Besides the bookmark option, you’ll also notice that you can add a webpage to your favorites or reading list. Marking a webpage as a favorite will make it show up on your Safari home page. It’s useful if you visit the website often.

To learn more about reading lists, you can visit our guide on the differences between a bookmark and a reading list .

How to Share a Link From the Safari App

Stumble upon an interesting DIY project? A promising recipe you’d like to share with your family? You don’t have to bookmark and remind yourself to show the webpage to them later. You can share the link directly from the Safari app.

Tap the Share icon. You can then select the receiver’s name from the horizontal list of recent contacts, or choose your preferred communication app to send the Safari link to them.

Erasing Your Digital Footprint in Safari

If you’re an aspiring crime writer, having a friend notice your crime-filled search history when they peer over your shoulder is inevitably awkward. Hence, there are some things we’d prefer to keep private and erase all traces of once we exit a web browser.

Safari has a few features to help you with this.

How to Close a Tab

If you don’t close your tabs, old webpages will just auto-load again the moment you head into Safari. Having too many opened tabs affects your browsing speed as well.

Closing a tab is simple. You just need to tap the Tabs icon and then tap the Close (x) button in the corner of the tab.

How to Browse Privately in Safari

Similar to Google Chrome’s Incognito Mode, Safari has a feature called Private Browsing Mode. Your autofill information and browser history won’t be saved when you use this function. Here’s how to use it:

  • First, tap the Tabs icon.
  • Select the center Tabs button with an arrow next to it.
  • Choose Private .
  • To open a new private tab, tap the Plus (+) button.

Whenever you’re in doubt about whether you’re in Private Browsing Mode, just check the Smart Search Bar. It will be dark grey instead of white when you’re browsing privately.

How to Clear Your Safari Browsing History

If you forgot to use Private Browsing while searching for confidential information, don’t worry. You can still clear your history in Safari. Just follow these steps:

  • Tap the Bookmarks icon.
  • Select History (the clock icon).
  • Tap Clear .
  • Choose the time length from which you want Safari to clear your history.

Use the Safari App to Surf the Internet on Your iPhone

The Safari app has all the features you need for a seamless browsing experience. Once you’re familiar with these basic functions, you can check out and download Safari extensions from the App Store to enjoy more helpful features while surfing the internet on your iPhone or iPad.

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Mac user guide: Tips and tricks for your Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac

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Want to learn how to get the most from your Mac? Or perhaps you’ve run into a problem with your Apple computer and aren’t sure how to fix it. Regardless, our Mac user guide is here to help with our expert tips and tricks for Apple’s Mac laptops and desktops.

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Personalization and tweaks, documents and apps, cross-platform: connecting and sharing with your devices, installing macos and fixing problems.

If you want to learn how to use MacOS and take your knowledge to the next level, we’ve grouped everything you need into categories, helping you discover more secret tips and helpful tutorials. You’ll be a Mac expert in next to no time.

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Over the years, Apple has built a lot of killer features into its Macs. These are things you won’t get on any other computer, from the ease and convenience of Apple Pay to the productivity power of Focus mode and Split View. Some of these features are unique to MacOS Monterey, the latest version of MacOS, so make sure you download and install it first .

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How to use Focus mode in MacOS Monterey

Tired of being distracted? Apple’s Focus mode lets you set customizable rules that block annoying apps and signal to others that you’re busy. It’s perfect for keeping you in the zone, no matter what you’re doing. Here’s how to use Focus mode in MacOS Monterey.

How to use Shared with You in MacOS Monterey

Over time, you will collect a lot of shared photos, links, documents, and more that have all been sent to you by your contacts. Instead of searching through your apps to find this content, just use the Shared with You section, which groups everything together. Here’s  how to use Shared with You in MacOS Monterey.

How to use Live Text in MacOS Monterey

Live Text is a clever new feature that lets you copy text from any picture on your device. It also works when you point your camera at text in front of you. That can then be copied and used in your documents. Here’s  how to use Live Text in MacOS Monterey.

How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac

Why get a separate Wacom tablet or drawing pad if you already have an iPad? After all, Apple’s Sidecar feature lets you use an iPad as a second screen or drawing tablet for your Mac. It’s super easy, too. Here’s  how to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac.

How to use iCloud

The beauty of Apple’s ecosystem is that everything is connected, so you can access your files on any Apple device. The key to that is iCloud, which has a ton of great cross-platform features. Here’s  how to use iCloud.

How to use Siri on a Mac

Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, has improved every year since its inception. Now, it’s an excellent helper whatever you want to do, with many different uses for different situations. Here’s  how to use Siri on a Mac.

How to use Apple Pay

If you carry your phone everywhere you go, it makes sense to use it to pay for purchases, right? That’s just what Apple Pay enables, giving you a secure way to pay with your phone. Here’s  how to use Apple Pay.

How to use Notification Center widgets

Widgets are handy mini-apps that display quick bits of info, such as the upcoming weather forecast or your latest emails. They’re a great way to see what you need when you need it on your Mac. Here’s how to use Notification Center widgets.

How to use Control Center

The more you use your Mac, the more you find yourself diving into System Preferences to change some settings. Instead of rooting around for them, Control Center puts them at your fingertips in your Mac menu bar. Here’s  how to use Control Center.

How to use Split View

Multitasking is made much easier with Split View, which gives you straightforward window management tools to display your apps how you want. Here’s  how to use Split View.

How to get emoji on your Mac

Think emoji are just for mobile devices? Think again, as you can use them to your heart’s content on your Mac too. Here’s  how to get emoji on your Mac.

Getting your Mac just right is key to using it efficiently. Once you’ve followed the tips below, you’ll be able to tweak and tune it the way you like it. And once that’s the case, you won’t have to contend with annoying settings that don’t work the way they should, meaning there’s less getting in your way.

How to change your username

You’re not stuck with the username you created when you first set up your Mac. A few quick clicks and you can customize it how you want. Here’s how to change your username.

How to turn off notifications

There’s no doubting that notifications can be annoying, especially if they’re constantly going off. Rein in the chaos with our handy guide. Here’s how to turn off notifications.

How to allow pop-ups

There are times when you want to see a pop-up window when browsing the web. If your Mac automatically blocks them, we’ll show you how to enable them once again. Here’s  how to allow pop-ups.

How to install fonts

Fonts are a key way to customize your Mac and can be useful for all kinds of projects. Luckily, installing them is simple and straightforward. Here’s  how to install fonts.

How to change where screenshots are saved

Taking a screenshot on a Mac simply requires a three-button shortcut. But did you know you can change where screenshots are saved by default? Here’s  how to change where screenshots are saved.

How to disable the Touch Bar on a MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar has many uses, but sometimes its position means it can be accidentally pressed. That can be annoying if it launches processes you don’t want to run. Here’s  how to disable the Touch Bar on a MacBook Pro.

Apps are the beating heart of any Mac, so learning how to use some of the ones that come you’re your Apple computer is important. The same goes for documents — each Mac has some handy tricks that can make document creation and management a lot easier. Note that some of the features below only work in MacOS Monterey or later, so make sure you download and install MacOS Monterey before getting started.

How to change your Mac’s default apps

Apple likes to set the default apps that open certain file types, but you’re not stuck with the company’s choices. If you’d rather set your own default apps, here’s  how to change your Mac’s default apps.

How to force quit an app

It’s a fact of life: Sometimes, an app will freeze on your Mac. But occasionally you can’t quit a frozen app in the standard way. Fortunately, there’s a solution thanks to the force quit command. Here’s how to force quit an app.

How to master Safari tabs in MacOS Monterey

MacOS Monterey brought an all-new Safari design, and tabs are a key element of that. Here’s how to get to grips with the new design and features. Here’s  how to master Safari tabs in MacOS Monterey.

How to use Reminders to stay on track

Are you forgetful? There’s help at hand in the form of Apple’s Reminders app, which is packed full of features to help you remember the important things in your life. Here’s  how to use Reminders to stay on track.

How to use FaceTime’s SharePlay feature in MacOS Monterey

What’s better than watching a great movie? Watching it with friends. The new SharePlay feature in MacOS Monterey lets you do just that. Here’s  how to use FaceTime’s SharePlay feature in MacOS Monterey.

How to disable FaceTime

Apple’s FaceTime app is the default for Mac video calls, but it’s not for everyone. If you’d rather it didn’t get in your way, you can disable it. Here’s  how to disable FaceTime.

How to turn off iMessage

The little blue blobs in iMessage, Apple’s texting app, are ubiquitous. If it’s causing you problems on your Mac or you simply don’t want to use it, it can be turned off with a few quick clicks. Here’s how to turn off iMessage.

How to use Apple Maps’ globe view in MacOS Monterey

MacOS Monterey’s Maps app gives you a great way to view the world. Zoom out and you see the earth at a distance. Here’s  how to use Apple Maps’ globe view in MacOS Monterey.

How to create Apple Maps Guides

Got a collection of great places you want to visit? Store them together in Apple Maps using its Guides feature, newly added in MacOS Monterey. It’s a great way to share local info with friends. Here’s  how to create Apple Maps Guides.

How to use Shortcuts in MacOS Monterey

A lot of Mac tasks can become repetitive if you do them a lot. Save the pain and tedium with Shortcuts, which automates complex tasks at the click of a button. Here’s  how to use Shortcuts in MacOS Monterey.

How to print a PDF

There are many times when you might want to print a PDF on your Mac, but what if it’s not immediately obvious how to do it? Just follow our guide and you’ll be ready to go. Here’s  how to print a PDF.

How to annotate a PDF

At first glance, you might not know you can annotate PDFs on your Mac. Yet there are actually a few ways to do it and add notes to your files. Here’s  how to annotate a PDF.

Owning a computer sometimes means getting down into the nitty-gritty like backing up your files and uninstalling apps. Macs are no different, and there are a lot of useful tools under the hood, like those that let you zoom in on any part of the screen or take a screenshot of any app or screen section. Here’s how to put them all to good use.

How to back up your Mac

No one wants to lose their precious data, yet that can happen if you don’t back it up. It needn’t be complicated though, and backing up your Mac can be a lot simpler than you might think. Here’s  how to back up your Mac.

How to forget a network

Network problems are not uncommon, and it can be frustrating when you can’t connect to a network. Sometimes, getting your Mac to forget a troublesome network can be the solution. Here’s  how to forget a network.

How to delete a user

If you have user profiles on your Mac that are no longer used, there’s no need to have them littering your computer any longer than is necessary. Here’s  how to delete a user.

How to uninstall apps

Got some apps that you no longer use? Instead of having them taking up precious storage space, it’s best to uninstall them. Here’s how to uninstall apps.

How to take a screenshot

On a Mac, you can take a screenshot that is automatically saved to a location of your choice. It’s really quick and simple but has plenty of everyday uses. Here’s  how to take a screenshot.

How to record your screen on a Mac

Whether you want to show a friend a gameplay clip or work out what is going wrong on your Mac, recording your Mac’s screen can help. Instead of using a phone, though, it’s best to record it directly from your computer. Here’s how to record your screen on a Mac .

How to record a video

Recording a video of yourself with your Mac webcam can be a fun way to send a message to friends and family, record a vlog, or create a segment as part of a larger video project. The good news is it’s easy to do. Here’s how to record a video on your Mac .

How to zoom in

Apple is well-known for its commitment to accessibility. If you struggle to see small details on your screen, you can zoom in for a closer look. Here’s how to zoom in.

How to password protect a folder

Sometimes, you might want to keep the contents of a folder safe from prying eyes. To keep things under lock and key, you can password protect it. Here’s  how to password protect a folder.

How to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube

A lot of people like to have a video open while working, but that might normally require you to switch between windows. When you’re watching YouTube on your Mac, though, you can pop the video out into its own small window. Here’s how to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube.

How to right-click

It might sound odd, but some Mac mice and trackpads lack a right-click button. But don’t worry, there are other ways to get the same functionality even if you don’t have this button. Here’s how to right-click.

One of the great things about having a Mac is the interconnected ecosystem that comes with it. If you own any other Apple devices, they will all play nice with your computer, allowing you to do things that no other system can do. Here are our favorites.

How to run iOS apps on an M1 Mac

One of the great benefits of Apple’s M1 chip is that it can run iOS apps without issue. That opens up a whole new world of apps on your Mac. Here’s how to run iOS apps on an M1 Mac.

How to connect AirPods to a MacBook

Apple’s AirPods are some of the best wireless headphones in the business, so it’s natural you’d want to use them with your Mac. As you’d expect with Apple, connecting them couldn’t be easier. Here’s  how to connect AirPods to a MacBook.

How to access your iCloud Photo Stream from your Mac

If you use iCloud and have enabled iCloud Photo Stream, any photos you take on your iPhone will be synced to your Mac. It’s a great way to keep your photo collection up to date wherever you are. Here’s how to access your iCloud Photo Stream from your Mac.

How to share an external hard drive between Mac and Windows

MacOS and Windows are two very different systems, but they can still work together. That’s true if you want to use an external hard drive with both operating systems, but you’ll need to make sure you take a few key steps first. Here’s  how to share an external hard drive between Mac and Windows.

How to share your Apple Music library on Mac, iOS, and more

Want to share your Apple music library with other people? It’s easy to do with Apple’s Home Sharing feature. Here’s  how to share your Apple Music library on Mac, iOS, and more.

Everyone occasionally has to fix problems with their computer, and Macs are not immune. But don’t worry, there is help at hand in the form of our tutorials and guides, which will take you through everything you need to do to get your Mac up and running again.

How to install MacOS Monterey

Apple’s latest Mac operating system is called MacOS Monterey, and it comes with a raft of new features and tools. If you want to download it, there are some steps you need to take. Here’s how to upgrade to MacOS Monterey .

How to stop your Mac from freezing

Every once in a while, the chances are your Mac will freeze. It doesn’t have to keep happening, though, and you can fix it by taking action in a few different ways. Here’s how to stop your Mac from freezing.

How to speed up your Mac

No one likes a slow computer. But just because your Mac has lost its zip, that doesn’t mean you need to get rid of it. A few tweaks here and there can make a real difference. Here’s  how to speed up your Mac.

How to check the storage space on your Mac

No one likes running out of space on their Mac. The best way to prevent that is to work out how much space you have left and clear out unnecessary files once you’re in the know. Here’s how to check the storage space on your Mac .

How to free up space on your Mac

It’s difficult to upgrade your Mac’s storage space after purchase, so if you’re running out of room, you’ll want to know how to free up as much space as possible. Here’s  how to free up space on your Mac.

How to fix problems with your Mac’s Wi-Fi

Sorting out your Wi-Fi connection can be a finicky business, but there are things you can do to increase your chances of success. We’ve put together our best tips in a single guide to help. Here’s  how to fix problems with your Mac’s Wi-Fi.

How to fix audio issues in MacOS

Tired of your Mac’s audio causing problems? Not to worry, we’ve got some top suggestions no matter what is going wrong. Here’s  how to fix audio issues in MacOS.

How to restore a Mac to its factory settings

Restoring to factory settings means putting everything back to the way it was when you first got your Mac — as it was when it came out of the factory, in other words. If you’re struggling to fix recurrent problems, this can be a good solution. Here’s  how to restore a Mac to its factory settings.

Common MacBook Air problems and how to fix them

The MacBook Air is an incredibly popular laptop, but that doesn’t make it immune from problems. If you’re suffering, don’t worry, as there’s help at hand. Here are some common MacBook Air problems and how to fix them.

Common MacBook problems and how to fix them

MacBook Pro or MacBook Air — both of Apple’s laptop flavors can be beset by problems. Here are the most common ones and how to put them right. These are the most common MacBook problems and how to fix them.

How to reset your Mac’s PRAM and SMC

Every modern Mac uses Parameter Random Access Memory (PRAM) and a System Management Controller (SMC). Occasionally, these can cause problems with your Mac, and giving them a quick refresh can help to solve otherwise intractable problems. Here’s  how to reset your Mac’s PRAM and SMC.

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We've all seen the concept art of futuristic MacBooks that completely eliminate the bezels around the screen. Those are pure fantasy, even though Apple has significantly reduced bezel thickness on its most recent MacBooks.

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How To Uninstall And Reinstall Safari On A Mac

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Safari, the default web browser for Mac, is known for its sleek interface, speed, and seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem. However, there are instances when users may encounter issues with Safari, prompting them to consider uninstalling and reinstalling the browser. Whether it's due to performance issues, corrupted files, or the need to troubleshoot persistent glitches, the process of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari on a Mac can help resolve these issues and restore the browser to its optimal state.

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the steps for uninstalling and reinstalling Safari on a Mac , providing a clear roadmap for users to navigate through this process with confidence. By following these steps, users can effectively troubleshoot Safari-related issues and ensure a seamless browsing experience on their Mac devices.

Uninstalling and reinstalling Safari is a strategic approach to troubleshooting common browser-related problems, and it can serve as a valuable tool in maintaining the overall performance and functionality of Safari on a Mac. Whether you're a seasoned Mac user or a newcomer to the platform, understanding the process of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari can empower you to take control of your browsing experience and address any challenges that may arise.

Now, let's embark on this journey to explore the intricacies of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari on a Mac, equipping ourselves with the knowledge and expertise to overcome potential obstacles and optimize the performance of this essential web browser .

Uninstalling Safari from a Mac

Uninstalling Safari from a Mac involves a series of steps to ensure the removal of the browser from the system. Before proceeding with the uninstallation process, it's important to note that Safari is deeply integrated into the macOS operating system, and as a result, it cannot be uninstalled in the same way as third-party applications. However, users can disable Safari and remove its associated data to achieve a similar effect.

Here's a detailed guide on how to disable Safari and remove its data from a Mac:

Disable Safari :

  • Open the "Safari" app on your Mac.
  • In the top menu, click on "Safari" and select "Preferences."
  • Navigate to the "Advanced" tab and check the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
  • Close the Preferences window and click on the "Develop" menu in the top menu bar.
  • From the dropdown menu, select "Disable Local File Restrictions."

Remove Safari Data :

  • Open Finder and click on "Go" in the top menu.
  • Select "Go to Folder" and enter "~/Library" in the dialog box.
  • Locate the "Safari" folder and move it to the Trash.
  • Next, navigate to "~/Library/Preferences" and find the file named "com.apple.Safari.plist." Move this file to the Trash as well.

Clear Safari Cache and Cookies :

  • Open Safari and click on "Safari" in the top menu.
  • Select "Clear History" and choose the desired time range.
  • Click on "Clear History" to remove the browsing history, cache, and cookies associated with Safari.

Reset Safari :

  • Select "Reset Safari" and choose the items you want to reset, such as history, top sites, and saved names and passwords.

By following these steps, users can effectively disable Safari and remove its associated data from their Mac, achieving a result similar to uninstalling the browser. It's important to exercise caution when making changes to system files and folders, as improper modifications can impact the stability and functionality of the macOS environment.

With Safari disabled and its associated data removed, users can explore alternative web browsers or reinstall Safari to address any underlying issues and restore the browser to its default state. In the subsequent section, we will delve into the process of reinstalling Safari on a Mac, providing users with a comprehensive roadmap to restore the browser and optimize their browsing experience.

Reinstalling Safari on a Mac

Reinstalling Safari on a Mac involves restoring the browser to its default state, which can help address performance issues, corrupted files, or persistent glitches. While Safari is deeply integrated into the macOS operating system, it is possible to reinstall the browser using a strategic approach. Here's a detailed guide on how to reinstall Safari on a Mac:

Method 1: Using Terminal

Open Terminal : Launch the Terminal application on your Mac. Terminal can be found in the "Utilities" folder within the "Applications" directory.

Enter Command : Type the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

sudo rm -rf /Applications/Safari.app

Provide Administrator Password : You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. Once entered, press Enter to execute the command.

Reinstall macOS : If Safari is not functioning properly, consider reinstalling macOS to ensure a clean installation of Safari along with the operating system. This can be done by restarting your Mac and holding down Command + R to enter Recovery Mode. From there, you can select "Reinstall macOS" to initiate the process.

Method 2: Time Machine Backup

Restore from Time Machine : If you have a Time Machine backup that includes a functional version of Safari , you can restore your Mac to that backup to effectively reinstall Safari. This process involves entering Recovery Mode, selecting "Restore from Time Machine Backup," and following the on-screen instructions to choose the backup containing the desired Safari version.

Complete the Restoration : Once the restoration process is complete, Safari will be reinstalled on your Mac, reverting to the version included in the selected Time Machine backup.

Method 3: macOS Reinstallation

Download macOS Installer : If Safari issues persist and a Time Machine backup is not available, consider reinstalling macOS to ensure a fresh installation of Safari. Download the macOS installer from the App Store and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the operating system.

Verify Safari Functionality : After reinstalling macOS, verify that Safari is functioning properly. If the reinstallation process was successful, Safari should be restored to its default state, free from the issues that prompted the reinstallation.

By following these methods, users can effectively reinstall Safari on their Mac, addressing any underlying issues and restoring the browser to its optimal state. Reinstalling Safari can serve as a valuable troubleshooting tool, enabling users to overcome performance challenges and ensure a seamless browsing experience on their Mac devices.

In conclusion, the process of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari on a Mac is a strategic approach to troubleshooting common browser-related issues and ensuring the optimal performance of this essential web browser . By following the detailed steps outlined in this guide, users can effectively address performance challenges, corrupted files, and persistent glitches, empowering them to take control of their browsing experience and maintain a seamless workflow on their Mac devices.

Uninstalling Safari, while not a conventional process due to its deep integration into the macOS operating system, can be achieved by disabling the browser and removing its associated data. By following the steps to disable Safari, remove its data, and clear cache and cookies, users can create a similar effect to uninstalling the browser, paving the way for a clean reinstallation or exploration of alternative web browsers.

Reinstalling Safari on a Mac involves restoring the browser to its default state, which can help address underlying issues and ensure a fresh start for the browser. Whether through the use of Terminal commands, restoring from a Time Machine backup, or reinstalling macOS, users have multiple avenues to reinstall Safari and resolve any performance challenges they may encounter.

It's important to note that before proceeding with the uninstallation and reinstallation of Safari, users should consider backing up their important data to prevent any potential loss during the process. Additionally, exercising caution when making changes to system files and folders is crucial to maintaining the stability and functionality of the macOS environment.

By leveraging the knowledge and expertise gained from this guide, users can navigate the process of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari with confidence, effectively troubleshooting browser-related issues and optimizing the performance of Safari on their Mac devices. Whether it's enhancing browsing speed, addressing compatibility issues, or restoring the browser to its default state, the ability to uninstall and reinstall Safari serves as a valuable tool in the arsenal of Mac users, empowering them to overcome challenges and maintain a seamless browsing experience.

In essence, the journey of uninstalling and reinstalling Safari on a Mac is a testament to the adaptability and resilience of users in the face of technological challenges. By embracing these processes, users can harness the full potential of Safari and ensure a smooth and efficient browsing experience, aligning with the ethos of innovation and optimization that defines the Mac ecosystem.

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