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Zoom In & Zoom Out with Tap Gestures on Mac

Want to quickly zoom into a webpage or document? If you use a Mac with a trackpad or Magic Mouse, you can use a super easy tap gesture trick to zoom in and zoom out of web pages and documents. This is super useful if you want to get a closer look at something, perhaps … Read More

How to Change Default Browser on Mac

Want to change the default web browser used on a Mac? Maybe you want to switch from Safari to Chrome, or Chrome to Brave? Maybe Firefox is your favorite browser? Whatever browser you want to use on the Mac, you can easily change the default browser that opens when links are clicked elsewhere on the … Read More

How to Set Brave as Default Browser on iPhone or iPad

The privacy-centric Brave web browser is gaining popularity, so it’s reasonable for iPhone and iPad users to wonder how they can change their default web browser to Brave in iOS or iPadOS. Fortunately, it’s really easy.

Fix “Safari Can’t Open Page NSPOSIXErrorDomain:28” Error on Mac

Some Mac Safari users are encountering a Safari failure that causes a curious “NSPOSIXErrorDomain:28” error message to appear, preventing the web browser from working as usual. The full error message appears seemingly at random when Safari on the Mac is used to open a new Safari window or tab, or when a page is trying … Read More

Safari 15 Bug Leaks Some Browser History & Google Account Info

A significant Safari bug has been disclosed publicly by FingerPrintJS, impacting Safari 15 on MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

How to Take Full Web Page Screen Shots on Mac the Easy Way

Need to take a full web page screen shot on the Mac? There’s a very easy way to do it, but it does not include using the Mac screenshot tools since the feature is not currently available in macOS. Not to worry though, as we have a very easy approach to capture full page screenshots … Read More

Decide What Browser to Open Links with Browsersaurus for Mac

If you juggle multiple web browsers for development, work or research, you know that sometimes you don’t always want to open a link in the default web browser. This is where Browsersaurus comes into play; it sets itself as the new default web browser, and then when a link is clicked from a non-browser app, … Read More

How to Install iCloud Passwords Extension on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge users can install the iCloud Passwords Extension into their browser, thanks to the release of the Google Chrome extension that allows you to use all your passwords that are stored in iCloud. This is possible because both browsers are using the same Chromium base, so with a slight workaround you can use to … Read More

Use Shared With You in Safari on Mac to See All Links Sent via Messages

If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to browse through all of the links that are shared with you through Messages app, the new Shared With You feature in Safari is what you’re looking for. Shared With You gathers all of the links that have been sent your way from all iMessage conversations, and puts … Read More

MacOS Monterey Problems – Fixing Issues with macOS 12

Difficulties with new system software versions seem to always occur for a small subset of unfortunate users, and MacOS Monterey is no different. While MacOS Monterey has installed fine for most users, for an unlikely group, there may be a variety of problems or issues experienced with MacOS Monterey. This article will detail some of … Read More

How to Use Private Relay in Safari to Hide Your IP address on iPhone & iPad

Alongside the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple introduced a privacy-oriented feature that changes the way you browse the web on your iPhone or iPad. Dubbed Private Relay, it’s a part of the company’s new iCloud+ program that you can access as long as you’re paying for iCloud.

Summon an Overlay Web Browser by Keystroke with Bonsai for Mac

Bonsai is an interesting free app that allows you to summon a web browser anywhere on the Mac by keystroke. It’s intended for researchers and programmers, but due to the convenience of an instant web browser accessible from anywhere, it may have utility for other users too.

How to Change Default Apps on Mac

Do you want to change the default apps that are used by your Mac? Maybe you want to change the default web browser, or email app, or for a particular file type? No problem, we’ll show you how to change default apps in MacOS.

How to Export LastPass Passwords

Want to export the passwords stored in your LastPass account? Maybe you’re deciding to migrate to a new password manager, or you just want a hardcopy of your credentials for another reason. Exporting all your saved passwords from LastPass is pretty easy.

How to Add Favorite Websites to Safari on Mac

When you launch Safari on a Mac, by default the first thing that you see is the start page. The Safari start page can be customized to better suit your needs, and adding your most visited or favorite websites is one great way to improve the Safari start page experience.

How to Set a Time Limit for Websites on iPhone & iPad with Screen Time

Want to set a time limit for how long a particular website can be used on an iPhone or iPad? If your child has an iOS or iPadOS device, you may find time limiting particular websites to be a very useful feature. Or perhaps you don’t have the best self control, and you want to … Read More

How to Customize Safari Toolbar on Mac

Do you use Safari to browse the web regularly on your Mac? If so, you’ll be excited to know that you can customize Safari’s toolbar just the way you want by adding or removing certain items from it.

How to Set Time Limits on Websites on Mac

Want to set a time limit for how long a specific website is usable on a daily basis from a Mac? Maybe you’d like to set time limits for a variety or websites for a kids Mac, for example, limiting YouTube.com to 30 minutes a day? If you’re interested in setting up time limits for … Read More