Safari and Firefox are two of the last major browsers that don't use Google's Chromium rendering engine. Safari is using Webkit while Firefox has opted for the Gecko engine. With each iteration of macOS, Apple has improved the default browsing experience on Mac.
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- So if you're the same way, it's good to know that you can change where Safari, Firefox, and Chrome automatically put their downloads. So for today's article, let's go over how to change the default download folder on the Mac! Luckily, the process of changing the default download directory pretty similar in the three main Mac browsers.
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The majority is inclined to use Safari on macOS as the browser also comes by default (which you can't change though), and the user can smoothly carry-forward browsing data between the devices.
The easiest way to reinstall Firefox is to quit it, delete the Firefox file from your Applications folder, and download the new version from the official Mozilla website. That will uninstall the application but keep all your user data intact, and when you reinstall a new copy, you bookmarks and passwords will still be there.
Firefox is emphasizing on the rapid development of the browser to lure users and take the lead from the rivals.
In this post, we are going to compare the Safari browser to Firefox on Mac. Unlike iOS, the battleground is even here for both the contenders as the system lets you change the default browser.
The comparison will be based on UI, features, themes, news integration, password management, and more. Let's start with the cross-platform availability.
Cross-Platform Availability
As its case with every Apple software, the Safari browser is only available on iOS and Mac. While in Firefox's case, you can access the browser everywhere. It's available on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and even Linux.
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Safari is sticking to the trusted interface design for navigation. It hasn't changed much in years. The default page shows the favorites tabs, frequently visited websites, and Siri's suggestion under it.
The extensions (more on that later), history, reading list, and share menu are at the top. I would advise you to master keyboard shortcuts to quickly access and navigate available in the Safari browser. It also supports the system-wide dark theme introduced in macOS Mojave.
Firefox has gone through some interface changes, and I found it slightly better looking than Safari browser. It displays the default search engine, top sites, and highlights. Highlights is a useful addition.
It's a combination of recently visited pages, bookmarks, downloads, and saved articles to Pocket service. You can customize that from the Settings menu.
Firefox has a different take on the theming engine. Go to Preferences > Extensions & Themes > Themes select from the various available options. Firefox also offers the ability to custom create the theme from scratch.
The added changes apply to the search bar, tabs bar, and settings menu.
Features
A browser experience isn't just limited to loading and reading a webpage. Nowadays, users demand a rich experience with added functions. Safari offers a clean looking reading mode that strips away the unnecessary elements from a webpage such as ads, social integration, and comments.
It's customizable too. You can change the font style, size, and background color of the reading mode.
Safari enjoys a seamless integration between iOS and macOS. Tap on the tab switcher, and the browser shows the tab opened on your iPhone. Similarly, when you are browsing on iOS, the handoff function will let you carry-forward the same webpage on macOS.
You can also use the default Spotlight Search (Command + Space shortcut) and start typing the webpage name and it will show the suggestions from the Safari history. I use it frequently to visit a webpage without opening the browser. The functionality is not available for third-party browsers.
Firefox also offers a syncing capability, but it's hidden in the Options menu. Go to Options > Library > Synced Tabs and that's where you will see the opened Firefox tabs on iPhone or Android. Yes, it works with Android too.
Firefox's reading mode is a step ahead of Safari. Not only it offers a way to change font size and style, but it also lets you save an article directly to Pocket and read it load for you.
The browser also provides a capable built-in screenshot tool to clip and save the web information on Mac.
Firefox recently introduced advanced privacy protection options with live data and charts. The browser displays the numbers of trackers and cookies blocked during the browsing time. Tap on the shield icon in the search bar and have a peace of mind.
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Both the browsers offer Google as the default search engine out of the box. In Safari, you can change it via going into Preferences > Search and choose from Bing, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo.
Firefox once again edges out Safari here. In Firefox, the user doesn't need to go to settings to search using a different engine. When you start typing a keyword in the search bar, it displays the available search engine options at the bottom. You can search using Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Twitter, and Wikipedia.
Extensions
In terms of extension support, Safari falls behind Firefox. The extension list is limited, and you will have a hard time searching for an extension for every need. Go to Safari > Safari Extensions and install it from the list.
You can manage them by going into Preferences > Extensions and integrate them into your browser experience.
Firefox offers a rich collection neatly categorized into different sections. There is an extension for every use scenario.
Password Management
Flawless password management is a key aspect of today's browser experience. By default, Safari stores all the credentials into iCloud keychain. So the next time, when you try to login to an account, just use the login info from iCloud keychain or tap on the Touch ID to auto-fill details.
Firefox has introduced Firefox Lockwise to save and store every login detail. It's not full-featured password management but has enough functions to get the job done. As a bonus, the service is also available on Android and iOS.
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The answer is simple here. If you have an iPhone, then Apple's tight integration between the Safari browser on iOS and macOS might win you over. Moreover, it has decent extension support, capable password management, and the right number of features to get you started.
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Firefox is cross-platform, meaning your data is accessible on every platform. The software also provides a better extension and a theming engine to truly customize the browsing experience.
Next up: Interested about the same comparison on iOS? Read the post below to find the details between Safari and Firefox on iPhone.
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Option+Home | Open Home Page |
Command+Home | Open Home Page in New Tab |
Command+Left Arrow | Back one Page |
Command+Back | Previous Page in New Tab |
Command+Right Arrow | Forward one Page |
Command+Forward | Next Page in New Tab |
Return | Open Link/Bookmark |
Command+Return/Command+Click | Open Link/Bookmark in new Foreground Tab |
Command+Shift+Click | Open Link/Bookmark in new Foreground Tab |
Shift+Return | Open Link/Bookmark |
Shift+Click | in New Window |
Option+Return | Save Link Target As |
F7 | Caret Browsing |
Down Arrow | Go Down One Line |
Up Arrow | Go Up One Line |
PgDn | Go Down One Screen |
PgUp | Go Up One Screen |
End | Go to Bottom of Page |
Home | Go to Top of Page |
F6 | Move to Next Frame |
Shift+F6 | Move to Previous Frame |
Tab | Move Focus to Next Actionable Item |
Shift+Tab | Move Focus to Previous Actionable Item |
Command+Shift+F8 | Full Screen (toggle) |
Command++/Command+- | Zoom In/Zoom Out |
Command+0 | Default Zoom Level 2 |
Command+P | |
F5/Command+R | Reload Page |
Command+F5/Shift+Reload/Command+Shift+R | Force Reload Page (override cache) |
Esc | Stop Loading |
Command+S | Save Page As |
Command+O | Open File |
Command+U | Page Source |
Command+I | Page Info |
Command+Shift+? | Help |
Command+D | Add Bookmark |
Option+Drag | Copy Bookmark |
Command+Shift+D | Bookmark all Tabs into a Folder |
Command+Shift+O | Organize Bookmarks |
Command+B | Bookmarks Sidebar (toggle) |
Command+Shift+H | Browsing History (toggle) |
Command+J | Download History |
Command+Shift+J | Error Console |
Command+Shift+P | Start Private Browsing (toggle) |
Command+Shift+Del | Clear Recent History |
Command+T | Open New Tab |
Command+W | Close Tab |
Command+F4 | Close Window if only one tab |
Command+Shift+T | Undo Close Tab |
Option+Drag | Copy Tab |
Ctrl+Tab | Next Tab |
Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Previous Tab |
Command+1…8 | Select Tab (1...8) |
Command+9 | Select Last Tab |
Command+N | Open New Window |
Command+Shift+W/Option+F4 | Close Window |
Command+K | Select Search Bar |
Command+Down Arrow | Select Next Search Engine |
Command+Up Arrow | Select Previous Search Engine |
Option+Down Arrow/Option+Up Arrow | Open List of Search Engines |
Option+Return | Open Search Results in New Tab |
Spacebar | Play/Pause (toggle) |
Down Arrow | Decrease Volume |
Up Arrow | Increase Volume |
Command+Down Arrow | Mute |
Command+Up Arrow | Unmute |
Home | Back to Beginning |
Command+Left Arrow | Back 10% |
Left Arrow | Back 15 seconds |
Right Arrow | Forward 15 seconds |
Command+Right Arrow | Forward 10% |
End | Forward to End |
Command+F | Find in This Page |
Command+G | Find Again |
Command+Shift+G | Find Previous |
/ | Quick Find Text |
' | Quick Find Link |
Command+A | Select All |
Command+X | Cut |
Command+C | Copy |
Command+V | Paste |
Del | Delete |
Command+Z | Undo |
Command+Shift+Z | Redo |
Down Arrow | Select Next Entry |
Up Arrow | Select Previous Entry |
Spacebar | Toggle Checkbox |
Down Arrow | Select Next Auto-Complete Entry |
Up Arrow | Select Previous Auto-Complete Entry |
Del | Delete Selected Auto-Complete Entry |
Command+L/F6 | Select Location Bar |
Command+Return | Complete .com Address |
Shift+Return | Complete .net Address |
Command+Shift+Return | Complete .org Address |
Option+Return | Open Address in New Tab |
Created by rank17 on 3/3/2017. Last updated by guest on 3/3/2017
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Comment #10 by Jay LaCroix Dec 29, 2016 at 01:09 pm Reply
CTRL+Q quits the entire browser, not the tab.
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Reply #1berndDec 29, 2016 at 03:34 pm
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Fixed; thanks.
Comment #9 by dan Mar 6, 2015 at 02:09 am Reply
I accidentally hit some combination of keys which displayed a menu of Firefox shortcuts superimposed over the page I was on. Does anyone know the key combo I hit that did this?
Comment #8 by Chhaihuot Oct 3, 2014 at 11:08 am Reply
Dear,
When i open Firefox it work normally, but when I minimize it to back to my desktop, suddenly my pc error. (Can't click on other programs on desktop)?
Comment #7 by r1ckr011 Sep 4, 2013 at 11:27 pm Reply
Oh! i forgot to mention. Not Everyone updates to the newest version of their browser. So keep 3 past versions handy :)
Not sure if you allow links in comments, but here is what I mean: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/10/peak-chrome-googles-browser-falls-as-firefox-internet-explorer-stay-flat/
Comment #6 by bernd Jun 17, 2011 at 09:39 am Reply
I checked it and it toggles the 'add-on' bar. I am adding it to the list. Thanks!
Comment #5 by t0meck Jun 14, 2011 at 02:39 pm Reply
There's also CTRL+/ which shows somewhat bar at the bottom of the page but i just don't know what is it for right now. Check it out for yourself. Maybe it's for addons icons?
Comment #4 by bernd Jun 3, 2011 at 05:19 pm Reply
@Hamster: did make a correction to [ctrl]+[k], yes, [ctrl]+[e] does not work anymore. [f6] still works somewhat: it switches to the tab bar, but not to the address-bar. You can still press [f6] and then [tab] to get to addressbar.
Comment #3 by Hamster May 31, 2011 at 04:37 pm Reply
In terms of extension support, Safari falls behind Firefox. The extension list is limited, and you will have a hard time searching for an extension for every need. Go to Safari > Safari Extensions and install it from the list.
You can manage them by going into Preferences > Extensions and integrate them into your browser experience.
Firefox offers a rich collection neatly categorized into different sections. There is an extension for every use scenario.
Password Management
Flawless password management is a key aspect of today's browser experience. By default, Safari stores all the credentials into iCloud keychain. So the next time, when you try to login to an account, just use the login info from iCloud keychain or tap on the Touch ID to auto-fill details.
Firefox has introduced Firefox Lockwise to save and store every login detail. It's not full-featured password management but has enough functions to get the job done. As a bonus, the service is also available on Android and iOS.
Download Firefox Lockwise for AndroidDownload Firefox Lockwise for iOSFirefox For Macbook Air Free Download
Also on Guiding Tech #browser Click here to see our browser articles pageConvenience Or Features?
The answer is simple here. If you have an iPhone, then Apple's tight integration between the Safari browser on iOS and macOS might win you over. Moreover, it has decent extension support, capable password management, and the right number of features to get you started.
Firefox For Macbook Air Download
Firefox is cross-platform, meaning your data is accessible on every platform. The software also provides a better extension and a theming engine to truly customize the browsing experience.
Next up: Interested about the same comparison on iOS? Read the post below to find the details between Safari and Firefox on iPhone.
The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.Read NextSafari vs Firefox for iOS: Which Is a Better BrowserAlso See#browser #apple
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Option+Home | Open Home Page |
Command+Home | Open Home Page in New Tab |
Command+Left Arrow | Back one Page |
Command+Back | Previous Page in New Tab |
Command+Right Arrow | Forward one Page |
Command+Forward | Next Page in New Tab |
Return | Open Link/Bookmark |
Command+Return/Command+Click | Open Link/Bookmark in new Foreground Tab |
Command+Shift+Click | Open Link/Bookmark in new Foreground Tab |
Shift+Return | Open Link/Bookmark |
Shift+Click | in New Window |
Option+Return | Save Link Target As |
F7 | Caret Browsing |
Down Arrow | Go Down One Line |
Up Arrow | Go Up One Line |
PgDn | Go Down One Screen |
PgUp | Go Up One Screen |
End | Go to Bottom of Page |
Home | Go to Top of Page |
F6 | Move to Next Frame |
Shift+F6 | Move to Previous Frame |
Tab | Move Focus to Next Actionable Item |
Shift+Tab | Move Focus to Previous Actionable Item |
Command+Shift+F8 | Full Screen (toggle) |
Command++/Command+- | Zoom In/Zoom Out |
Command+0 | Default Zoom Level 2 |
Command+P | |
F5/Command+R | Reload Page |
Command+F5/Shift+Reload/Command+Shift+R | Force Reload Page (override cache) |
Esc | Stop Loading |
Command+S | Save Page As |
Command+O | Open File |
Command+U | Page Source |
Command+I | Page Info |
Command+Shift+? | Help |
Command+D | Add Bookmark |
Option+Drag | Copy Bookmark |
Command+Shift+D | Bookmark all Tabs into a Folder |
Command+Shift+O | Organize Bookmarks |
Command+B | Bookmarks Sidebar (toggle) |
Command+Shift+H | Browsing History (toggle) |
Command+J | Download History |
Command+Shift+J | Error Console |
Command+Shift+P | Start Private Browsing (toggle) |
Command+Shift+Del | Clear Recent History |
Command+T | Open New Tab |
Command+W | Close Tab |
Command+F4 | Close Window if only one tab |
Command+Shift+T | Undo Close Tab |
Option+Drag | Copy Tab |
Ctrl+Tab | Next Tab |
Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Previous Tab |
Command+1…8 | Select Tab (1...8) |
Command+9 | Select Last Tab |
Command+N | Open New Window |
Command+Shift+W/Option+F4 | Close Window |
Command+K | Select Search Bar |
Command+Down Arrow | Select Next Search Engine |
Command+Up Arrow | Select Previous Search Engine |
Option+Down Arrow/Option+Up Arrow | Open List of Search Engines |
Option+Return | Open Search Results in New Tab |
Spacebar | Play/Pause (toggle) |
Down Arrow | Decrease Volume |
Up Arrow | Increase Volume |
Command+Down Arrow | Mute |
Command+Up Arrow | Unmute |
Home | Back to Beginning |
Command+Left Arrow | Back 10% |
Left Arrow | Back 15 seconds |
Right Arrow | Forward 15 seconds |
Command+Right Arrow | Forward 10% |
End | Forward to End |
Command+F | Find in This Page |
Command+G | Find Again |
Command+Shift+G | Find Previous |
/ | Quick Find Text |
' | Quick Find Link |
Command+A | Select All |
Command+X | Cut |
Command+C | Copy |
Command+V | Paste |
Del | Delete |
Command+Z | Undo |
Command+Shift+Z | Redo |
Down Arrow | Select Next Entry |
Up Arrow | Select Previous Entry |
Spacebar | Toggle Checkbox |
Down Arrow | Select Next Auto-Complete Entry |
Up Arrow | Select Previous Auto-Complete Entry |
Del | Delete Selected Auto-Complete Entry |
Command+L/F6 | Select Location Bar |
Command+Return | Complete .com Address |
Shift+Return | Complete .net Address |
Command+Shift+Return | Complete .org Address |
Option+Return | Open Address in New Tab |
Created by rank17 on 3/3/2017. Last updated by guest on 3/3/2017
10 Comments for 'Firefox '
Comment #10 by Jay LaCroix Dec 29, 2016 at 01:09 pm Reply
CTRL+Q quits the entire browser, not the tab.
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Reply #1berndDec 29, 2016 at 03:34 pm
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Fixed; thanks.
Comment #9 by dan Mar 6, 2015 at 02:09 am Reply
I accidentally hit some combination of keys which displayed a menu of Firefox shortcuts superimposed over the page I was on. Does anyone know the key combo I hit that did this?
Comment #8 by Chhaihuot Oct 3, 2014 at 11:08 am Reply
Dear,
When i open Firefox it work normally, but when I minimize it to back to my desktop, suddenly my pc error. (Can't click on other programs on desktop)?
Comment #7 by r1ckr011 Sep 4, 2013 at 11:27 pm Reply
Oh! i forgot to mention. Not Everyone updates to the newest version of their browser. So keep 3 past versions handy :)
Not sure if you allow links in comments, but here is what I mean: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/10/peak-chrome-googles-browser-falls-as-firefox-internet-explorer-stay-flat/
Comment #6 by bernd Jun 17, 2011 at 09:39 am Reply
I checked it and it toggles the 'add-on' bar. I am adding it to the list. Thanks!
Comment #5 by t0meck Jun 14, 2011 at 02:39 pm Reply
There's also CTRL+/ which shows somewhat bar at the bottom of the page but i just don't know what is it for right now. Check it out for yourself. Maybe it's for addons icons?
Comment #4 by bernd Jun 3, 2011 at 05:19 pm Reply
@Hamster: did make a correction to [ctrl]+[k], yes, [ctrl]+[e] does not work anymore. [f6] still works somewhat: it switches to the tab bar, but not to the address-bar. You can still press [f6] and then [tab] to get to addressbar.
Comment #3 by Hamster May 31, 2011 at 04:37 pm Reply
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo.......
They took away F6! It did the same thing as Alt+D and Ctrl+L: moved the cursor to the address bar. Also, Ctrl+E does not work for me. It should move cursor to the search box. Only Ctrl+K does now.
Comment #2 by chus Mar 21, 2011 at 12:43 am Reply
Firefox 4 duplicated the main menu. What's the keyboard shortcut for the new menu (the orange button)?
Comment #1 by Small tip Feb 27, 2011 at 07:29 am Reply
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Some shortcuts you are missing:rnCtrl+Shift+K opens Web ConsolernDownloads could also be opened by Ctrl+Shift+Y
