Apple’s browser tries to keep pace
The fortunes of browsers rise and fall, but recent versions of Safari are looking good. With positive reviews in terms of speed and security, many have looked to the browser for an alternative to other tools they’re losing faith in. Is Safari as good as it seems, or is it still the poor cousin of other, flashier apps?
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 now with Apple silicon, it’s even faster than ever before.
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Safari hasn’t traditionally made the top of the list when it comes to popular browsers. For many years, it was just what Mac users had to put up with, considered by many to be the price you paid for choosing Apple. Is that about to change?
Mar 29, 2019 This wikiHow teaches you how to update Safari and get rid of the 'This version of Safari is no longer supported' messages. If you're using a Mac with OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or older, you must first purchase a copy of OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and install it on your Mac before you'll be able to update Safari. First, this is new behavior w/ 10.1. I've regularly deleted cookies in Safari for years. Either the cookies for now 4 sites have changed to Evercookies or auto reload (REI, Yahoo, eBay & Weather.com. 3 of these sites are in my Favorites but REI is not.), Safari isn't removing all cookies like it previously did. Safari works hard to keep you safe on the Internet. When Safari can’t establish a secure connection, it’s a good sign you shouldn’t trust that website. But there are other steps you can take to enhance your Internet security as well. Oct 03, 2017 Apple already deleted Safari 10.1.2 for Yosemite installer. Do anybody still keep the installer file? Chrfr macrumors G4. Jul 11, 2009 11,189 4,740.
The first thing you notice when you open Safari is that it’s a slick, attractive browser that looks fresh and modern. It takes its color scheme from your system settings, so if you have Dark Mode enabled, Safari looks cool. If you have Light Mode enabled, it will have a traditional light silver Mac appearance.
Your first steps with Safari will be familiar and easy. You can do everything you’d expect: set it as your default browser (or not), add your favorites, import your bookmarks, and check the settings to make sure everything is as you like it. You’ll also have the option to import the settings and bookmarks from your old browser and the process is easy.
Safari has a few interesting features. It’s particularly nicely integrated with Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, so if you use these apps you’ll find using Safari a smooth experience. It also has extensive security and privacy options, allowing you a tailored in-browser experience without having to turn to extensions or 3rd party apps.
Another favorite is the Reading List, which allows you to save articles to read later, even if you’re offline. The Reading List also offers you a setting that converts articles into an easy-to-read, ad-free version which is great if you’re an avid reader.
Even though Safari was originally intended for the Appleverse, it works fine on other sites, even ones like Google Docs. Testing shows the browser to be light and fast. In tests, it’s not the fastest but average users won’t notice. The start-up takes only seconds and load time for even content-heavy pages feels fast with no noticeable lag. Being an Apple product, Safari also has excellent support and documentation available should you ever run into problems.
Where can you run this program?
This version of Safari is for Mac and iOS. You need Mac OS Sierra or higher.
Is there a better alternative?
Whether or not there is a better alternative to Safari for Mac is hard to answer. There are certainly faster browsers that you can customize more, like Chrome and Firefox. Where Safari is strong, however, is that it is built for the Apple universe. If you operate almost entirely on Mac, it makes sense to use its purpose-built browser. Safari is also good on security and for this reason alone, many would rate it ahead of Chrome.
Our take
Safari 10.1.2
Safari is a solid browser that can match the competition on nearly all fronts. It’s attractive, reasonably fast, and does pretty much everything that you’d expect from a browser. It also offers a few advantages in terms of Apple-specific features and security, which is nothing to sneeze at. It’s not the fastest (that would be Firefox), or the most customizable (that’s Chrome), but it’s fast enough and, for many, that’s all that’s needed.
Should you download it?
Yes, download Safari if you want a solid browser that’s purpose-built for Mac. If you need more speed or move between iOS, Android, and Windows, you may want to look at Chrome, Firefox, or new kid on the block, Brave.
Highs
- Looks good
- Strong on security and privacy
- Works very well in the Apple universe
- Reading List is a great feature
Reinstall Safari 10.1.2
Lows
- Slower than some other browsers
- Not highly customizable
- Some websites will not work with Safari
Safarifor Mac
12.1.1