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Q&A: How do you change the default browser on a Mac?

Posted on June 25, 2022

Question from Camilla: I’ve always owned Windows computers but my daughter talked me into trying a MacBook after my years-old Toshiba laptop died a few weeks ago.

I tried using Safari for several days but I just can’t get used it it.

I finally broke down and installed Firefox because I’ve used it for years and I’m just more comfortable with it.

Anyway, the links I click always open in Safari but I want them to open in Firefox instead.

How do I make Firefox the default web browser on my new MacBook?

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Q&A: How do I put a shortcut to a website on my iPhone’s Home Screen?

Posted on January 14, 2022

Question from Elise: Hi, Rick. First of all I want to tell you how much I love your site. I’ve learned so much from you over the years.

Now I need your help if you don’t mind.

I’ve always used Android phones but I decided to try an iPhone this time around. I really like it so far but I have a question.

How do I create shortcuts to my favorite websites on my iPhone’s Home screen and have them open in Safari? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I make Safari show the entire URL in the address bar on my Mac?

Posted on October 17, 2021

Question from Kyle: Hi, Rick. I’m hoping you can help me solve a problem I’m having.

After using Windows computers for years I decided to try a Mac after my last Acer laptop stopped working on me.

I ended up buying a MacBook Pro and I think I’m really going to like it, but there’s one thing that’s driving me nuts.

When I’m using Safari it only shows the website’s domain name and not the entire URL in the address bar.

I hate that because I like knowing exactly which page of a website I’m on at any given time.

How can I force Safari to display the entire URL of the current page? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I stop the Google searches I do on my iPhone from showing up on my computer?

Posted on October 3, 2021

Question from Ellen: Hi Rick. Thank you for providing such good information. I have a question.

I use Safari as my browser and Google as my search engine on my iPhone.

My search history automatically shows up on our Windows PC on which we use Google chrome.

Other than deleting my searches, is there any way to keep my iPhone searches using Safari from showing up on our PC? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I view the saved passwords on my iPhone?

Posted on August 8, 2021

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Question from Reggie: Hi Rick. I have a question about Safari on my iPhone.

I have an account with an online service (I’d rather not say what it is) that I’ve been accessing for over a year with my iPhone.

I just bought a new laptop and I want to start accessing that website on it instead of my iPhone.

The problem is I can’t remember the password because Safari has been automatically filling it in for me.

Is there any way I can view that stored password in Safari so I can use it to log into the account on my laptop? [Read more…]