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revali10
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Q: How do I upgrade my Safari Browser?

I have a Macbook, version OSX 10.6.8, Snow leopard operating system, and Safari version 5.1.7 (6534.57.2).  I need to upgrade Safari and don't know how to do so.  Any suggestions?

 

  Thanks

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 9, 2015 6:16 PM

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Q: How do I upgrade my Safari Browser?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 9, 2015 6:20 PM in response to revali10
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    Mac OS X
    Apr 9, 2015 6:20 PM in response to revali10

    Run the Software Update pane of System Preferences and install any offered security updates. If you need a browser newer than Safari 5.1.10, you need to upgrade the computer’s OS or switch to a product such as Firefox.

     

    To upgrade, open the Mac App Store and try downloading Yosemite. If you get told it's incompatible, choose About this Mac from the Apple menu, check if the computer has at least a Xeon or Core 2 Duo(not Core Duo) CPU and 2GB of RAM, and if it does, click here and order a download code for Lion 10.7.


    Back up your data and check your applications for compatibility before upgrading. In particular, Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC programs such as versions of Microsoft Office prior to 2008.


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  • by lillyfromlos angeles,

    lillyfromlos angeles lillyfromlos angeles Jun 18, 2015 3:45 PM in response to Niel
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    Jun 18, 2015 3:45 PM in response to Niel

    Hi Niel,

    I have Mac O S X and I don't know how to upgrade my browser. I only need it to watch Netflix and you tube..

     

    Any help?

    Thanks,

    lily

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jun 19, 2015 5:47 AM in response to lillyfromlos angeles
    Level 10 (314,528 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jun 19, 2015 5:47 AM in response to lillyfromlos angeles

    The answer depends on which OS and computer you're using. If it's 10.6.8, see what I wrote above. If not, what are they?

     

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