Safari is the silent hero of MacBook users. It's like that friend we use every day but don't know its full potential... You may be thinking "it just opens the internet", but Safari actually does much more than you think! Here are the doors to the secret world of Safari and 10 great tips that Mac users love.
Grab your coffee, sit back and get ready to rediscover Safari!
1. Organize Chaos with Tab Groups
How many times have you asked yourself, “What tab was that page in?” It’s hard to sort through the clutter when you have 40 tabs open. Safari’s tab groups feature saves you from this nightmare. Now you can group your work, entertainment, or shopping tabs separately.
- How to: Click "File" → "New Tab Group" from the top menu. You can group your open tabs or create a new group.
- Humorous Note: You can make your browser more fun by naming your work tabs "CEO Mode" and your vacation plans "Hawaiian Dreams."
2. Invest in Your Future with a Reading List
Found an article but don't have time to read it? Leaving the tab open isn't really a solution, is it? With Safari's reading list feature, you can save the content that interests you and read it whenever you want. Moreover, it syncs with your iPhone and iPad. So, everything you say "I'll look at it later" is right at your fingertips!
- How to Use: Right-click on the relevant page and select “Add to Reading List”. You can then access this list from the sidebar.
- Bonus: Looking through your reading list with your morning coffee will help you start your day with motivation.
3. Stealth Mode: A Savior
Are ads following you on every site you visit? Safari's privacy mode lets you browse the internet without leaving a trace. This feature blocks cookies, doesn't keep a history record, and stops ads from tracking you.
- How to Open: Select "File" → "New Private Window".
- Extra Security: If you use iCloud+, you can hide your IP address by turning on the Private Relay feature. Now your web browsing is completely private!
4. Focus Only on Content with Reader Mode
Are you facing pages that are full of ads and pop-ups? That's where Safari's Reader Mode comes to the rescue. It clears out all distractions so you can focus on the text and visuals.
- How to Open: Click the "Aa" icon to the left of the address bar and enable the "Use Reader Mode" option.
- Customization: You can increase the font size and change the background color to suit your eyes.
5. Copy Text from Images: Safari's Secret Superpower
When you want to copy text from an image, you no longer have to take a screenshot and type. Safari detects text on images and lets you copy it.
- How to Use: Right-click on the image and select “Copy Text”.
- Use Case: Perfect for capturing addresses from signs, saving a quote, or extracting text from a PDF.
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6. Master Multitasking with Picture-in-Picture Mode
Want to work while watching a video? Safari's Picture-in-Picture mode is for you! You can shrink the video to a corner of the screen and continue working in the background.
- How to: Right-click on the video and click “Picture-in-Picture.”
- Tip: You can work at full throttle in the kitchen while watching recipes on YouTube!
7. Supercharge Safari with Extensions
Safari can become much more functional with extensions. You can customize Safari in many ways, such as ad blocking, language translation, spell checking, etc.
- How to Add: Go to the "Extensions" tab from the Safari menu and install the extension you want from the Mac App Store.
- Popular Extensions: Honey (coupon finder), Grammarly (spell checker), and LastPass (password manager).
8. Personalize Your Home Page
Customize Safari's start page to keep your favorite sites just a click away. Change the background to create a more personal look.
- How to: Open Safari, click the “Settings” icon on the start page and set your preferences.
- Suggestion: You can quickly follow the agenda every morning by adding your daily news sites.
9. Keep Your Passwords Safe
iCloud Keychain lets you create strong, secure passwords and syncs them across all your Apple devices.
- How to Activate: System Settings → iCloud → Enable Keychain.
- Advantage: Get rid of the hassle of remembering all your passwords and browse the internet securely.
10. Practical Calculations with the Address Bar
Do you only use Safari's address bar for site names? You can actually do quick calculations in the bar, or even check the weather forecast.
- How to Use: Type “25+18” into the bar and see the result instantly.
- Suggestion: You can check the weather forecast by typing "Weather Istanbul".
Conclusion: Discover the Hidden Treasures of Safari
Safari is not just a browser; it is a friend that makes your life easier. With the tips above, you can make your internet experience more enjoyable and productive. Come on, start discovering Safari's hidden superpowers!
Don't forget to check out our Safari vs Chrome on MacBook article!
