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Is Safari running too slow on Mac? Tips to speed it up
Apple Safari has emerged as one of the most advanced web browsers designed to be used on iOS and OS X platforms. Apart from being more secure and fast, it has plenty of features like, Private mode to immensely enhance…
How to turn off Safari private browsing on Mac
Private tab in Safari is useful for temporarily logging in to a different social account, preventing yourself from web trackers profiling you, or browsing the web privately. However, if you hand over your Mac to someone else, especially kids, at…
How to disable or remove Safari on iPhone
Safari is the browser that comes with your iPhone — and all Apple devices, for that matter. But what if Safari isn’t quite your cup of tea? The good news is Apple not only lets you download a different browser…
How to translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Have you landed on a webpage in a foreign language when browsing Safari but can’t read it? Though many translation tools are available, Safari also offers a built-in translation feature to understand web pages in different languages. So, you don’t…
Best Netflix extensions for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on Mac
Although the Netflix desktop app lets you access movies and shows conveniently, streaming Netflix via a browser brings more benefits with powerful extensions and Add-ons. The right browser extension can significantly enhance your streaming experience. Here, I will share the…
How to use Touch ID to autofill passwords in Safari on Mac
AutoFill feature on Safari saves you time by streamlining your input in various fields. So, you don’t need to manually input your passwords each time you check in to your favorite websites. Interesting, right? In this guide, I’ll show you…
How to clear Safari cache, history, and cookies on Mac
You may want to clear Safari history, cache, and website data on Mac to prevent others from seeing what you were browsing. Removing these helps make the browser responsive. It also comes handy when Safari lags or takes ages to…
Safari crashing on Mac? 11 Ways to fix it!
Safari has a series of commendable features, but once in a while, its loyal users may encounter crashes and glitches. If you are one of them, don’t worry. You can swiftly get your favorite browser back up and running by…
Safari not loading images on iPhone or iPad? 10 Ways to fix it!
Whether it’s the ability to send your tabs over to other Apple devices using Handoff or protect your privacy with Intelligent Tracking Prevention, Safari is full of useful features. However, this doesn’t mean it’s perfect. There’s a possibility that you…
How to lock Safari private tabs on iPhone and Mac
The WWDC 2023 event introduced a host of new features for native apps, including Safari, which now offers the ability to lock Private tabs or windows in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. By locking Private tabs, you can ensure that…
How to stop autoplay videos in Safari on Mac
Have you been working with multiple tabs in Safari and suddenly hearing a sound coming from an unknown source? With the autoplay feature in Safari on Mac, advertisement videos can start playing without any action. Whether you despise the feature or…
How to translate a web page in Safari on Mac
Whether you’re learning a new language or frequently visit sites that display in another dialect, you can translate a web page in Safari on Mac. Without a third-party tool, you can take advantage of Safari’s built-in translation feature. Read along to…
How to use Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has a Tab Group feature that makes it easy to manage several tabs. This is helpful while researching multiple things or just wanting to keep things organized. Let me tell you more about it…
How to customize and share website settings in Safari on iPhone
Safari browser on iPhone lets you customize website settings to ensure a comfortable experience. For example, you can change text size, use Reader Mode, request the desktop version of a site, set permissions, etc. With iOS 16, you can also…
How to customize Safari start page on iPhone or iPad
Rolled out in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple allows you to edit the Safari welcome page to your heart’s content. Like Safari on Mac, you can set a background image and also add or remove display sections like website icons,…
How to prevent websites from tracking you in Safari on iPhone
It’s no secret that websites track our online activity for varied reasons, such as giving targeted ads or offering a better user experience. But if privacy is your concern, then you can stop websites from tracking you on iOS. By…
Safari Clear History and Data grayed out on iPhone? 4 Fixes!
You’ve been surfing Safari for a while, and you want to clear your history. In many cases, clearing your history data helps fix loading issues with certain websites. But if the option “Clear History and Website Data” is grayed out…
Best Safari alternatives for iPhone and iPad in 2025
Safari is a pretty good browser, but it falls short in several aspects. For instance, not all sites perform optimally, and it doesn’t feature the best tab management options. Thankfully, there are plenty of Safari alternatives for iPhone and iPad…
How to change Safari background on Mac in 5 easy steps
macOS Big Sur brings a lot of exciting customization options into Safari. Now you can alter its looks to suit your working style & liking, from changing the start page background to adjusting favorites, Siri Suggestion, Reading List, iCloud Tabs, etc. Quite like…
How to clear Safari Offline Reading List Cache on iPhone
Safari browser has a handy feature known as Reading List. With Reading List, you can save webpages to read offline later on. But if you want to save storage space, you should make it a habit to routinely delete your…
14 Ways to fix YouTube videos not playing on Mac’s Safari
YouTube being one of the most popular video sites, works well in all browsers, including Apple’s Safari. However, is Safari not playing YouTube videos on your Mac? This may be because of a conflicting ad blocker, extension, or poor internet.…
How to search for text on Safari webpage from iPhone
What to know about Safari search text on iPhone Method I: Tap the Safari share button on a webpage → Find on Page → type your search word. Method II: Tap the Safari search address bar → type your search…
How to bookmark all open Safari tabs at once on iPhone
Have you ever dreaded bookmarking multiple open tabs in Safari, and more so because you had to rush somewhere else? I empathize with you! But with the latest iOS 15 update, Apple has made it easier than before with simple…
How to disable Safari tab previews on Mac (Quick guide)
When you have two or more Safari tabs open, hovering the mouse pointer on a tab shows you its preview. This feature was made available in Safari 14 for macOS Big Sur, Catalina, and Mojave. However, there is no option…
How to install Safari extensions on Mac in just 4 easy steps
Extensions are add-on codes to extend the capabilities of your browser. If you are using Safari on a Mac system, you can easily access plenty of extensions like Grammarly and AdBlock. However, unlike Google Chrome, installing these extensions can be…
How to Enable Favicons in Safari on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
On Safari in iOS 12 to iOS 14, users have access to the Favourite icon, known as Favicon. It is a tiny visual webpage indicator on the title bar and tab bar. These little icons let you see the websites…
How to Prevent Safari from Preloading Top-Hit on iPhone or iPad
When you search/enter a keyword in the unified bar in Safari on the iPhone or iPad, you should see a ‘Top-Hit’. This is the first result of your search (based on whatever search engine you’ve chosen). Safari has the capability…
How to Enable Cookies in Safari on Mac in Just 3 Simple Steps
Safari is a powerful browser that can get even better with extensions. And if you want to further enhance your browsing experience, you can also enable cookies on Safari on your Mac. Cookies are bits of data that track your…
How to Check Digital Certificates on Computer and iPhone
There are two simple ways to ensure that things are safe quickly, and the website uses encryption with a certificate. First is the presence of a closed padlock icon in the URL bar, and the second is the beginning of…
How to Change the Safari Download Location in iPhone
With the inbuilt download manager on iOS 13, you can manage safari downloads on your iPhone. By default, your downloaded files are saved on iCloud, enabling you to access your downloads from any of your Apple devices. However, you can…