User Tip Troubleshooting Safari plug-ins and Extensions
Troubleshooting Safari plug-ins and ExtensionsHow 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
Recent Safari Search Bar IssueLots 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
User Tip How to Transfer Bookmarks to Safari from Other Browsers
How to Transfer Bookmarks to Safari from Other BrowsersMany 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
User Tip Resetting Browsers on OS X (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
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
User Tip Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pagesProblem: 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
About the Downlite adwareIf 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
Adobe Flash and 2006 & 2007 Macshttp://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
Java and website compatibilityMac 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
Do not install MacKeeperMany 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
User Tip Safari for Windows: Getting your bars back
Safari for Windows: Getting your bars backIt'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
User Tip General advice on updating Safari (does not apply to Lion)
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