Sometimes, you may need to download items while browsing the Web. You can directly download items (zip files, media files or PDF files etc) from the Web using Safari on your iPhone or iPad. This article explains (a) how to use Safari’s download manager and (b) how you can find your Safari downloads after they […]
How To Manage Web Site Usernames & Passwords In Safari (iOS and macOS)
This article explains how you can view, add, and edit your web site usernames and passwords in iOS and macOS Safari. Safari has a built-in password manager. Safari will remember website and app passwords so you do not have to. Safari can also fill out passwords for different websites and apps when you’re asked to log in. […]
Safari “This Connection Is Not Private” Warning
This article explains how you can fix the “this connection is not private” error in iOS and macOS Safari. You are seeing this message because the security check on the site certificate by Safari is failed. This could be about https vs. http. This is likely because the website’s SSL certificate is missing, expired or […]
How To Fully Reset Safari On Mac
This article explains how you can fully reset Safari on your Mac. You might need to do this if Safari on your Mac runs very slowly, crashes often, acts bizarre, or functions incorrectly. See also: Your System Is Infected With (3) Viruses Safari is included with the macOS operating system. How to reset Safari 1-Remove […]
How To Change Color Of Visited Links In Safari (macOS)
In this tutorial, I explain how you can easily change the color of clicked links on Mac Safari. You can create and use a custom style sheet to specify exactly what color you want for visited hyperlinks. This style sheet will override the settings of the pages you visit. Please note that you do not need […]
Safari Visited Links Not Changing Color? Fix
Several users have reported that Safari do not change color for visited hyperlinks. Likewise, some users have further stated that Safari visited links no longer change color only on Google search results pages. This means that visited links are treated as never visited. Google (and Bing) mark results you visited as purple, while the default link color […]
How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups On Your Mac
This article explains how you can block or allow pop-up window ads on your Mac. Generally, pop-ups are forms of advertising. The good news is that you can easily configure your Safari browser to allow or block pop-up windows. How to block pop-ups in Safari Pop-ups are annoying. They are unwanted. Sometimes they may slow […]
Safari Says: Not Secure. What Does It Mean?
On your iPad, iPhone or Mac, Safari may show a “Not Secure” warning message in the address bar when visiting some websites, indicating that you are visiting an insecure web page. So, what does that warning message mean, and should you visit a web site if Safari says “Not Secure”? The short answer is that Safari labels […]
How To Remove Weknow.ac Malware (macOS)
Weknow.ac is malware or malicious software. It is basically a program that can hurt your Mac. This particular malware is a fake search engine (www.weknow.ac). It may look innocent but we know.ac records your activity without your permission. On your computer, weknow.ac is probably installed via a fake Adobe Flash update. A fake Adobe Flash […]
How To See The Full Web Site Address In Safari URL Bar
By default, macOS Safari only shows the domain name of the web site you are viewing. It does not show the full, complete url. For instance, when you visit https://macreports.com/disable-auto-play-videos-safari-macos/, Safari’s address bar will only show macreports.com, as you can see below: You may want to change this setting for various reasons. For instance, you may […]