The Safari browser was developed by Apple. Initially, the web browser was distributed as a free program used and created specifically for Mac OS X. Over time, this browser was adapted for the Windows operating system and is now one of the four most popular browsers.
According to Apple's agreement with the developers of Internet Explorer, they could not install any other browsers on their products. Upon expiration of the contract - in 2003 - Safari was able to spread to the Mac OS system, and later (that is, after 4 years) it was already adapted to the Windows OS system. During the “market capture” of Windows users, the browser already had a third version. Due to the very rapid conquest of users and operating systems in the browser, shortcomings and shortcomings were identified and corrected.
Safari was created on the basis of WebKit, which is a derivative of Unix KHTML. This engine allows the browser to operate very stably, providing high resistance to failures and fast loading of sites and all program components.
Functional
Safari has a very wide functionality, including the entire range of standard features of all similar programs, and a number of additional features.
In particular, a wide selection of actions with tabs, built-in protection against numerous pop-up windows, automatic filling of forms with saved information, built-in spell checking, and adjustment of the input field when typing large texts are available.
The browser is designed in the Mac OS style; it automatically adds those resources that the user visits more often than others; it is also possible to manually add sites.
The address bar combines the functions of a search engine.
The visiting history stores not only the name and address of the site, but also a small thumbnail with which you can find the site visually.
When you restart the browser, all tabs that were open when the program was closed are restored by default.
Safari has built-in protection against virus attacks and phishing threats.
A wide selection of plugins, widgets and extensions are available to customize and adapt the browser to the individual needs of the user.
One of the interesting features is the ability to view sites in reading mode - only text and main images in the text, without banners, navigation and additional attribution.
In addition to the above, the browser supports a number of encryption algorithms, CSS 3, SL3, TSL, SSL2 protocols, and uses RSS news.
The browser has a synchronization function, thanks to which the user can download Safari to a computer, smartphone and other devices, and at the same time gain access to all the settings made on one of the devices, saved forms, passwords, etc.
The browser also has a built-in download manager.
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Advantages and disadvantages of the program
Advantages
According to user reviews, Safari is characterized by stable operation, excellent adaptation to Russian-language sites and support for HTML5 standards.
All functionality and interface are intuitive, convenient and practical to use. Thanks to its extensive customization capabilities and excellent adaptation to various platforms, the browser is one of the four most popular programs for viewing the web.
Among the advantages are integration with Google and Yahoo search engines, the ability to open several windows at the same time, automatic filtering of pop-up windows and alerts, and a built-in “reader” of RSS feeds.
The browser provides the possibility of hidden surfing and has a Snapback function that returns to the original search results. In addition to HTML5 protocols, support for CSS3, SSL and TLS is provided. Safari also implements QuickTime technology for comfortable viewing of video content.
Flaws
Although all shortcomings and shortcomings are quickly eliminated with regular program updates, some shortcomings still exist.
There is a relatively slow process of program initialization, a decrease in the speed of data loading on some resources, and loss of formatting when transferring website content to a Word document.
System requirements for installation on Windows 10, 8, 7
To download Safari on Windows, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:
- operating system: Windows from version XP and higher,
- bit depth: 32 bit or 64 bit,
How to install a browser
To install the program, you need to download the installation file. This can be done from the official website or from any other. The main thing is to check the file with an antivirus before installation. The installation wizard is very simple and intuitive. When installing, you should carefully check the required items so as not to download unnecessary software.
Run the installation file.
Read and accept the license agreement.
We set the installation parameters at our discretion.
Select the installation folder.
We complete the installation - Done!
How to add a site to favorites
The Safari browser offers several types of bookmarks and ways to display your favorite sites.
Bookmarks appear as a horizontal line at the top of the work area. You can add a site to your bookmarks through the main menu by clicking the “Bookmarks” - “Add bookmark...” button. This opens a dialog box in which you can select a bookmark section and enter a name for convenient identification. The same window opens when you press the Ctrl+D key combination while on the site that you want to add to Favorites.
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+D automatically adds the resource to the so-called Reading List - one of the Favorites sections.
You can also simply drag the site address by holding down the left mouse button to any of the Favorites sections.
How to clear cache
To clear the cache in the Safari browser on a Windows PC, you can press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+E - in the dialog box that opens, the user is prompted to confirm or cancel clearing the cache.
You can clear your browsing history using your browser settings. In the upper right part there is a gear-shaped button that opens the settings menu, in which you need to select the “Reset Safari...” item. This opens a rather large dialog box in which the user independently selects which items of saved data need to be deleted.
How to find out the version
After you have downloaded Safari to your computer, you can find out the exact version and other information about the program. To do this, you need to open the settings item - a gear-shaped icon in the upper right part of the work area, in the drop-down menu you should select the item “about Safari”, where all the basic technical information about this browser is located.
How to close all tabs in Safari
You can close the current tab using the “Cmd” and “W” key combination, and closing all tabs except the current one using the “Opt”, “Cmd” and “W” key combination.
How to remove a browser
Safari can be removed from a computer using built-in Windows tools or specialized programs. In the first case, you need to go through “Start” to the “Control Panel”, find the item related to installing and removing programs - the specific name of this item may differ in different versions of the operating system. The system itself will generate a list of available programs and, by selecting the one you need, you can delete it.
Specialized software removal programs have an advantage over the built-in uninstallation system, since they not only remove the program itself, but also registry entries, fragments of usage history and other residual files that can interfere with the operation of the operating system as a whole.
Uninstalling Safari from Windows 10
