• Troubleshooting Safari plug-ins and Extensions

    How to troubleshoot Safari third party plugins and extensions:   From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the Extensions tab. If there are any extensions installed, uninstall one at a ti...view more
    Carolyn Samit
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  • Recent Safari Search Bar Issue

    Lots of users on this forum are reporting recent issues with Safari browser search bar. I can't type in nor use my adress field in safari (since updating to 10.11.3) Cant type in URL of Safari Version 9.0.3 Safari ...view more
    thunderzzz
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  • How to Transfer Bookmarks to Safari from Other Browsers

    Many Mac fans prefer using multiple browsers at the same time for different tasks. For me OS X system browser was always almost perfect. If you have decided to switch back to Safari or import all your bookmarks  ...view more
    thunderzzz
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  • Resetting Browsers on OS X (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)

    If you’re one of those people who like browsing through the Internet, communicate with friends using social media or watch funny videos online, you might have faced one of such problems one or more times: Re...view more
    D.Cohen
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  • Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

    Problem:   An unexpected popup or unsolicited webpage (examples below; click to enlarge) appears alleging the detection of "viruses" or the existence of some unsafe condition that needs to be addressed with grea...view more
    John Galt
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  • Viruses, Trojans, Malware - and other aspects of Internet Security

    DON’T PANIC!  But be aware that the Internet is riddled with potential threats to the security and well-being of your Mac or iOS device. No computer system is completely immune from possible attack, but App...view more
    Klaus1
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  • About the Downlite adware

    If you are having a lot of advertisements injected into Safari, especially Dynamic Pricer ads, then you may be infected with the Downlite (aka VSearch) adware. This adware is also known to interfere with your ability ...view more
    thomas_r.
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  • Adobe Flash and 2006 & 2007 Macs

    http://forums.adobe.com/message/6288150   If you use Adobe Flash plugin in Yahoo, Facebook, or other websites that have animation or audio, be aware that Adobe recognized a problem with certain 2006 and 2007 Mac...view more
    a brody
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  • Java and website compatibility

    Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier, I wouldn't attempt to connect to Java as its support is difficult even on Apple's website to manage.   Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.7.2 can't keep up with the current Java.  Still t...view more
    a brody
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  • Do not install MacKeeper

    Many users will see references to an application called MacKeeper on various web sites and via pop-ups on their browser. Not only is it expensive for what it purports to do (freeware applications that do the same or m...view more
    Klaus1
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  • Re:  New Internet Scam ‘Ransomware’ Locks Computers, Demands Payment

    Read here >   http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/august/new-internet-scam/new-internet-scam? utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fbi-top-stories&utm_con tent=129647view more
    Carolyn Samit
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  • Safari for Windows: Getting your bars back

    It's possible to hide both your Toolbar (the bit with the URL and search windows and the Page and Action menus) and your Menu Bar in Safari for Windows. Once you've done that, you've got no GUI controls available for ...view more
    b noir
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  • Help for troubleshooting the Safari .plist (preferences)

    If you are having proboems with Safari, corrupted preferences can sometimes prevent Safari from functioning as it should. Try this user tip...     Quit Safari.   Go to ~/Library/Preferences   Mo...view more
    Carolyn Samit
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  • General advice on updating Safari (does not apply to Lion)

    (The following does not apply to users of Lion OS 10.7)   If your Safari keeps crashing, or if you are updating Safari (or just have) and it is misbehaving:   N.B. Never delete Safari, never run it under Ros...view more
    Klaus1
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