The newest version of Safari has a handy-dandy way to sort bookmarks by name (or by URL), and we’ve got the scoop on how to do it…and how to undo it if you want to. (At least temporarily.) Come on in and read all about it!
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Changes to Mac Clipboard Bring Image Conversion and Security Fixes
Among the updates include image conversion and certain security enhancements.
iOS 11: Closing All Open Safari Tabs
Today’s Quick Tip is all about how to close tabs in Safari on your iPhone or iPad—without having to interact with each one individually. Yes, you can get rid of all of them at once, and it’s simple!
Private Browsing Mode isn't Just for Porn
Not sure why you might need to use private browsing mode in Safari, Firefox, or Chrome on your Mac? Here’s how to enable the feature, and some ideas on how it can help online.
There's a New Privacy Safari API Coming Called Storage Access API
To prevent potential abuse, Apple will monitor the adoption of the API.
Mobile Safari Security Tips, HomePod as a HomeKit Hub - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-16
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share some tips on improving your online privacy in Mobile Safari, plus they look at HomePod’s place as a HomeKit hub.
Three Ways to Fix a Safari Browser Hijack in iOS 11
Bryan Chaffin gives you three easy ways to defeat a browser hijack in iOS 11: clearing your cache, disabling JavaScript, and using an external link to force open a new window or tab.
macOS: How to Use "Reload Page from Origin" in Safari
Safari’s built-in “Reload Page from Origin” feature can be really helpful if you can’t seem to get a site to work properly, as it’ll force your Mac to bypass any cached information it has and load the page anew. All the details are here in today’s Quick Tip!
Apple's WebKit Team Releases Speedometer 2.0 for Browser Engineers
This is a benchmarking suite designed to allow browser engineers to test their browser engines, and it’s part of Apple’s contribution to the broader WebKit community.
CES - Valt Visual Password Manager Offers Visual Alternative to a Text Password
LAS VEGAS – Valt believes its visually-oriented approach provides better password security.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Supplemental Update with Spectre Mitigation
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Supplemental Update Monday, a security update designed to mitigate Spectre.
macOS and iOS: How to Turn Off Safari Autofill
Two scripts—AdThink and OnAudience—obtain information that can identify you from autofill forms.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 44
This release enables Payment Requests by default, and it includes 38 other improvements and bug fixes, too.
Google Finds a Workaround for Apple's Intelligent Tracking Prevention
Google is deploying a change in its AdWords service that obeys Apple’s rules, while still allowing online advertisers to track conversion rates.
Here's How to Block Cross-site Tracking in Safari
Apple promised a way to block websites from cross-site tracking in Safari in macOS High Sierra and iOS 11. Here’s how to see if it’s enabled.
Apple Tests Files and Directory Entries API and New Encryption in Safari Technology Preview 41
This release tests out the Files and Directory Entries API, as well as a new encryption scheme called Elliptic Curve P-521.
macOS: How to Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
Here’s what you need to know to make your own custom keyboard shortcuts for Mac apps.
iOS 11: A Safari Finger Gesture to Open Links in the Background Immediately
This is a great feature because it’s faster to open links this way than long-pressing them or even using 3D Touch.
iOS 11 Safari Will Remove Google AMP Data When Sharing
With this feature, whenever you share a link to an AMP page, it will automatically share the original URL, instead of the AMP URL.
Apple Tests Web Payment Requests in Safari Technology Preview 38
This release tests out Payment Requests for Web Payments, and adds support for phonetic names in Apple Pay.
Apple Moves Some Safari Extensions to Mac App Store
Apple launched a new Safari Extensions section on the Mac App Store this week. Currently there are 27 Safari Extensions on the MAS, a mix of free and for-fee Extensions. The original Safari Extensions Gallery website is still available, too, though, where you can find every Extension available. There wasn’t a lot of information released with the Mac App Store addition, and we don’t yet know if Apple plans to move all of them. Safari Extensions add hooks into apps, services, and other features into Apple’s Safari browser. Many are free—especially app companions—while others come with a (small) price tag.
Safari Technology Preview 37: French Apple Pay Expansion, 33 Bug Fixes
This release tests Apple Pay support for Cartes Bancaires, France’s interbank network, as well as 33 different bug fixes.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 36 with 27 Bug Fixes and Improvements
Safari’s tech preview releases are aimed at developers, and are similar to the developer betas for macOS and iOS.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 35 with Speed Improvements, More
This release includes performance improvements, as well as a host of bug fixes, tweaks, and other changes.