Mac OS Users: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, other

BimmerDimmer6 · 05-03-2020, 11:25 AM

What's your favorite web browser and why?

I've been experimenting with all of them, (I have them all downloaded currently) and am going to attempt a study where I use each for a week and see which I like more.

I find myself defaulting back to safari simply because it feels 'cleaner' and IMO smoother. Plus, I really like the password keeper via fingerprint and continuity between my iPhone and Mac.

Chrome is nice because there is more customization and I like the layout.

Firefox was recommend to me by a buddy who is a software developer. Tried it out, loved it at first, but can't seem to stick with it.

Thought I'd make a thread since most of us are working from home for the foreseeable future.

rxryanm. · 05-14-2020, 09:30 PM

Safari for most browsing because I like it the most and for cloud tabs. Firefox for Reddit because Apple decided to cripple extensions and the folks who make RES decided not to support Safari any longer. And not looking at torrents. V v rarely Chrome due to RAM usage and never tried anything outside of those three.

Firefox only on my gaming PC.

T5viggen · 05-20-2020, 06:25 PM

Safari on the MacBook from what I have found gives the best battery life.

BimmerDimmer6 · 05-20-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by T5viggen

Safari on the MacBook from what I have found gives the best battery life.

Yes, using it now. Finally able to navigate more efficiently. Took some time, but its pretty slick once you get used to it.

corn18 · 05-20-2020, 06:35 PM

Safari except I need Firefox to play YouTube TV.

c1pher · 05-20-2020, 06:56 PM

I use Safari and Chrome, but like Safari a little better.

vreihen16 · 05-20-2020, 08:14 PM

Opera here, on both iPhone and office/work Macintoshes. Can run most of the Chrome plugins on the Mac, without a link back to the Google mothership.

For the few pages that Opera has trouble rendering, I open it in Safari...which is configured to always open in private browsing so nothing gets left behind when I close the browser.....

BimmerDimmer6 · 05-20-2020, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Opera here, on both iPhone and office/work Macintoshes. Can run most of the Chrome plugins on the Mac, without a link back to the Google mothership.

For the few pages that Opera has trouble rendering, I open it in Safari...which is configured to always open in private browsing so nothing gets left behind when I close the browser.....

Hmm. I'll download it tonight and mess with it tomorrow.

Always open to try something new

yco · 05-21-2020, 01:07 AM

Chrome on all Apple devices..
feels faster, have extensions for everything literally, nice autofill options, great integration with Google accounts, Dino game..

i only like the animation of swiping back and forth on Safari thats all.. until 3-4 years ago Safari always can find something to go wrong or not working properly with some sites.. then i gave up on Safari completely..

King Rudi · 08-05-2020, 01:41 PM

internet explorer 1

BimmerDimmer6 · 08-05-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonDot

Safari. The ability to watch Pornhub seamlessly from device to device without missing a frame is key.

Please delete this.

NorthCountryGuy · 08-06-2020, 08:40 AM

Safari.
Very clean.

BimmerDimmer6 · 08-06-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthCountryGuy

Safari.
Very clean.

Correct. Using it now, very clean and simple. Chrome feels too cluttery sometimes imo.

Admiral · 09-25-2020, 07:11 AM

Chrome on L/Top because it's quicker than Firefox or Edge, safari on Phone

jamesinaz · 09-25-2020, 10:00 AM

I used to use Safari exclusively. And then - problems. It would not load hotmail. I would have to open another browser to read my email. Then it would work. Then not.

Similar problems with a few other sites. Finally gave up. Who needs a browser that won't work?

Firefox user now for a month. So far thumbs up. I especially like that it integrates my passwords across all my devices so if I log in once to a site on my primary computer my laptop now has the password.

View Poll Results: Mac Browser Prefrence
Safari	15	48.39%
Chrome	11	35.48%
Firefox	4	12.90%
Edge	0	0%
Other	1	3.23%
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05-03-2020, 11:25 AM	#1
BimmerDimmer6 Captain 1473 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 6MT / 2019 Raptor Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Tampa Fl iTrader: (0)	Mac OS Users: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, other What's your favorite web browser and why? I've been experimenting with all of them, (I have them all downloaded currently) and am going to attempt a study where I use each for a week and see which I like more. I find myself defaulting back to safari simply because it feels 'cleaner' and IMO smoother. Plus, I really like the password keeper via fingerprint and continuity between my iPhone and Mac. Chrome is nice because there is more customization and I like the layout. Firefox was recommend to me by a buddy who is a software developer. Tried it out, loved it at first, but can't seem to stick with it. Thought I'd make a thread since most of us are working from home for the foreseeable future.
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05-14-2020, 09:30 PM	#2
rxryanm. Enlisted Member 28 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 650xi GC Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	Safari for most browsing because I like it the most and for cloud tabs. Firefox for Reddit because Apple decided to cripple extensions and the folks who make RES decided not to support Safari any longer. And not looking at torrents. V v rarely Chrome due to RAM usage and never tried anything outside of those three. Firefox only on my gaming PC.
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05-20-2020, 06:25 PM	#3
T5viggen Second Lieutenant 213 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Safari on the MacBook from what I have found gives the best battery life. __________________ 2015 F30 335i EBII MSport M Perf Exhaust \| M Perf Brakes \| M Perf LSD \| CTS CP \| CTS Catless DP \| FMIC \| BM3 Stage 2 93oct \| 20" 405m \| 10/15mm Spacers \| KW V3’s \| Vorshlag Camber Plates
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05-20-2020, 06:35 PM	#5
corn18 Captain 1717 Rep 618 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: SW OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Jeep Wrangler 2D [0.00] 2015 Chevy 2500HD [0.00] 2015 Z4 [0.00] 2020 X3 M40i [0.00]	Safari except I need Firefox to play YouTube TV. __________________ stultorum criminis reus erit
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05-20-2020, 06:56 PM	#6
c1pher Primo Generalissimo 5034 Rep 4,188 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 Ford Bronco Ra ... [10.00] 2018 Porsche 911 GTS [10.00] 2023 BMW M2 [9.25] 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor [8.50]	I use Safari and Chrome, but like Safari a little better.
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05-20-2020, 08:14 PM	#7
vreihen16 Recovering Perfectionist 20590 Rep 1,005 Posts Drives: BMW-less :( Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orange County, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Mighty Freight ... [0.00] 2000 Audi TT Quattro [0.00] 1967 Formula Vee [0.00]	Opera here, on both iPhone and office/work Macintoshes. Can run most of the Chrome plugins on the Mac, without a link back to the Google mothership. For the few pages that Opera has trouble rendering, I open it in Safari...which is configured to always open in private browsing so nothing gets left behind when I close the browser..... __________________ Currently BMW-less.
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05-21-2020, 01:07 AM	#9
yco i'm just saying 6019 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	Chrome on all Apple devices.. feels faster, have extensions for everything literally, nice autofill options, great integration with Google accounts, Dino game.. i only like the animation of swiping back and forth on Safari thats all.. until 3-4 years ago Safari always can find something to go wrong or not working properly with some sites.. then i gave up on Safari completely.. __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
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08-05-2020, 01:41 PM	#10
King Rudi Lieutenant Colonel 13071 Rep 1,965 Posts Drives: Meat Suit Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	internet explorer 1
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08-06-2020, 08:40 AM	#12
NorthCountryGuy The Quiet One 1682 Rep 624 Posts Drives: M6, E70, E71 Join Date: May 2019 Location: I’m right here... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X6 M [0.00] 2013 M6 [0.00] 2013 X5 LCI 35i Spo ... [0.00] 2013 X5 LCI 35i [0.00]	Safari. Very clean. __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe Sakhir Orange Metallic / Sakhir Orange \ Black Merino - The Prince 2013 X5 LCI 35i Jet Black / Black SensaTec - The Horse 2013 X5 LCI 35i Space Grey Metallic / Black Nevada // Sport Pkg - Daughter’s 2013 X6 M Sapphire Black Metallic / Black Merino \ Carbon Fiber - Son’s
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09-25-2020, 07:11 AM	#14
Admiral Lieutenant 775 Rep 593 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 2.0D X Line G01 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cymru UK iTrader: (0)	Chrome on L/Top because it's quicker than Firefox or Edge, safari on Phone
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09-25-2020, 10:00 AM	#15
jamesinaz Lieutenant 1847 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 2017 540i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 x40i [0.00]	I used to use Safari exclusively. And then - problems. It would not load hotmail. I would have to open another browser to read my email. Then it would work. Then not. Similar problems with a few other sites. Finally gave up. Who needs a browser that won't work? Firefox user now for a month. So far thumbs up. I especially like that it integrates my passwords across all my devices so if I log in once to a site on my primary computer my laptop now has the password.
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