After upgrading to Safari 12.1.2 from 12.1.1 as part of the latest Mac OS update, Safari no longer opens .local sites on either my iMac or MacBook Pro. Sites can be opened with Firefox on both machines, but not with Safari 12.1.2. They did open with Safari 12.1.1 prior to the update. What might be the problem?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
The recent update of Safari to Version 13.0 (14608.1.49) resolved this issue. Thanks, Apple.
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Because this issue occurs on two different computers, each following the latest Apple Mac OS update, and because each worked perfectly with Safari prior to the update, I believe the problem lies with the Safari software. Also, the .local sites are still available using Firefox. Downloading and running Etrecheck will not help in my opinion.
Will they open if you boot into the Safe Mode?
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Doesn't work in safe mode, either. Safari seems to be the problem.
Okay. Are you running any anti-virus software? If not, I don't know what else to suggest.
No antivirus software. I've contacted Apple and they escalated the case. Hopefully the issue will be resolved with the next update.
Safari 12.1.2 doesn't open .local sites
