Web Browsers for the Mac
The majority of Mac users who browse AppleHound do so using the Safari browser. This is likely due to the fact that Safari comes loaded on every Mac. There are a wide variety of free alternatives available that will provide you with a slightly different browsing experience. The most popular choices include:
| Name | OS Support | Pros/Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | Mac | Pros: Mac style and simplicity Cons: Brushed metal interface, not as customizable as others, web pages do not always render as they do in other browsers, some complain that the Quicktime plug-in acts up at times |
| Firefox | Mac, Windows, Linux | Pros: Standards, fast, many add-ons Cons: High memory usage, design not optimized for Mac |
| Camino | Mac | Pros: Mac style, very Firefox like Cons: not as many add-ons available |
| Opera | Mac, Windows, Linux | Pros: Free now Cons: Classic Mac appearance, tabs above address textbox is not as standard, preferences screens messy |
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