Firefox

How to import and export bookmarks between Safari, Firefox and Chrome

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ March 24, 2020

If you’re preparing your Mac for work or school, then getting your browser ready is part of that process. One piece of it is making sure you have the bookmarks you need, regardless of which browser you’re using. This is especially crucial if you’re someone like me who uses more than one browser, depending on the task.

While bookmarks can certainly be ever-changing, that initial setup with the ones you need is a good start. This tutorial shows you how to import and export bookmarks between Safari, Firefox, and Chrome to get you set up quickly.

How to change the file download folder for Firefox and Chrome on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ March 9, 2020

We’ve shown you how to change where downloaded files go in Safari on your Mac, but what if you use a different browser? Here we’ll run you through how to quickly change the file download location for Firefox and Chrome.

Google Earth now works in browsers other than Chrome, but Safari support still being worked on

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 27, 2020

Google announced via a Medium blog post yesterday that its Google Earth web app now finally works in browsers other than its own Chrome app, such as Mozilla's Firefox, Microsoft's Edge and Opera Software's Opera, but acknowledged that support for Safari is still being worked on.

How to view digital certificates in Safari, Firefox and Chrome

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ January 20, 2020

If you’re concerned about the ownership of a website you’re visiting or want to make sure that the data you’re transmitting through that site is secure, you may want to view a site’s digital certificate. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to view a digital certificate in the most common browsers: Safari, Firefox, and Chrome.

Mozilla patches critical vulnerability in Firefox, update now

Evan Selleck ∙ January 10, 2020

What better way to start the new year than a major vulnerability in one of the most popular internet browsers out there, right?

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BrowserDefault lets you change the default web browser on your iPhone

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 13, 2019

Some people love iOS’ Safari web browser, but if you’re the type of person who would rather use a third-party alternative like Chrome or Firefox, then you might be disappointed to learn that Apple doesn’t let you configure a default web browser apart from Safari. On the other hand, those with jailbroken handsets can have their cake and eat it too.

With the help of a new jailbreak tweak called BrowserDefault by iOS developer lpane, you can choose the default web browser apart from Safari that your handset will use to launch web links when tapped.

How to stop iPhone from syncing bookmarks in Safari, Chrome and Firefox

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ May 12, 2019

A convenient feature of your iPhone is that you can sync bookmarks you save in your browser and access them on another device, like your iPad or Mac. But what if you don’t want to sync your bookmarks?

Maybe your iPhone is a business phone and you want to keep your personal bookmarks separate. Or maybe you want the sites you bookmark on your iPhone private and away from people who use your other devices.

Whatever your reason, you can stop iPhone from syncing bookmarks in just a few taps. We’ll show you how to do this with Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

How to enable the Firefox Dark Theme on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ January 31, 2019

The Dark Mode on Mac is a cool feature, not just for the look and feel, but can be helpful for toning down the bright screen, especially in the evening. So, using a dark mode on your apps can be just as useful.

If you use Firefox in addition to or instead of Safari, you can set this up there too. Here’s how to enable the Firefox Dark Theme on Mac.

How to add and use additional search engines in Firefox for Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 11, 2018

Is Firefox your browser of choice when accessing the internet on your Mac? If so, then make sure you have the search engines installed that you like and use most. You can add more from the Firefox Add-ons store and then use the one you want easily when typing in a keyword.

How to live-stream WWDC 2018 keynote on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows & Android

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 11, 2019

Similar to WWDCs of the last several years, today's keynote presentation will be live-streamed. The many Apple fans and enthusiasts from around the world who unfortunately are not in a position to attend Apple's developers conference can still tune in from the comfort of their own couch and see what’s new in the world of iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and more.

Choose your default web browser in iOS with BrowserChanger10

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 12, 2017

Everyone has a favorite web browser they prefer to use on their computer, but when it comes to the iPhone or iPad, Apple forces all URL links to open in Safari by default.

You can change this with a new free jailbreak tweak called BrowserChanger10 by iOS developer HiDaN, which lets you choose a new default web browser for opening URL links.