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Cookie-Editor

Cookie-editor - simple, secure and open-source., your privacy is important..

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Cookie-Editor is a browser extension focused on productivity that helps you manage your cookies with the least amount of clicks possible. You can access the list of all the cookies on the current page, create or modify an existing cookie and delete a cookie in a maximum of three clicks. Cookie-Editor also gives you the option to import cookies or export them directly to your clipboard for easy sharing or saving of your cookies.

This extension is ideal for a wide range of application. It can optimize your development time when working on a web page, it can be useful to test a website when doing software quality assurance and it could event benefit a SEO expert . It can also be used to manually manage cookies.

Cookie-Editor is available on most major browser. You can install it on Firefox , Safari , Microsoft Edge and on all Chromium based browser, like Google Chrome , Opera and Vivaldi . It is even available on Firefox for Android and Safari for iOS, with an interface optimised for touchscreens, so you can even manage your cookies directly on your phone or tablet.

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Cookie-editor is available on google chrome, firefox, safari, edge and opera..

A mobile version is available for Firefox on Android and Safari on iOS.

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Four iOS Safari Extensions to Make the Web Less Annoying

Constant pop-ups, annoying forms, and frustrating website behaviors can make browsing and using the web an unpleasant experience. Thankfully on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, several Safari extensions help turn the experience around.

No More Cookies

Super Agent for Safari is an extension that automatically fills out the cookies consent form on each website you visit, meaning you'll no longer see those annoying pop-ups. The Super Agent for Safari app lets you customize how you would like websites to use cookies.

Users can choose whether they want to accept or reject advertising, functional, performance, and other cookies. The settings are applied universally to all websites.

Super Agent for Safari is free with no in-app subscription and can be found in the App Store .

'Open in App?' No Thanks.

Banish, a relatively new Safari extension on the ‌App Store‌ gets rid of such website notifications . Banish is a one-time purchase of $2 with no in-app subscription and can be found in the App Store .

StopTheMadness, Literally

• Bypassing Google's AMP webpages
• Protects the ability to copy, cut, and paste on websites
• Gets rid of link trackers and clickjacking in Google search results, and others
• Stop autoplaying videos
• Stop all audio and video on websites

StopTheMadness is a one-time purchase of $7.99 with no in-app subscription and can be found in the App Store .

Dark Mode For All

Noir is a Safari extension that automatically turns a website into dark mode, even if it doesn’t support it. Noir only kicks in if the website doesn’t have a native dark mode theme built-in. This can be especially helpful when your phone is in dark mode, but a website isn’t and you’re suddenly blinded by a bright white webpage.

Noir is a $2.99 purchase with no in-app subscription and can be found in the App Store .

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7 browser extensions to auto accept or deny cookie pop-ups

In 2018, the European Union law known as the General Data Protection Regulation took effect to protect the data and privacy of citizens in EU member states. The intent was noble, but this led to websites prompting you with pop-ups to ask permission to use tracking cookies.

Even today, much to the chagrin of online users worldwide, you’ll need to click ‘yes’ on a cookie consent popup or customize your cookie preferences before you can access websites. What if, you may wonder, you can just automatically accept or deny these consent requests? You can. Just install and use one of the seven browser extensions/addons below.

But before you install these browser extensions, do take some time to learn about cookies and how they affect your data and privacy. Consider turning off cookies altogether or switching to a privacy-focused browser like Brave . Also read the terms of use provided by these browser extensions. Look for any data collection they may do regarding your behavior in exchange for the convenience they provide.

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Consent-O-Matic

Not long after the GDPR was enforced, some websites started to skirt the rules, so they could still end up tracking you and collecting your data using a dark pattern design . Consent-O-Matic claims it can help you avoid these patterns and will auto submit your preferred cookie settings for you.

Download : Firefox , Chrome , Safari

With iOS 15, Safari now has proper support for third-party web extensions that add additional functionality to Apple’s web browser. As for dealing with cookie consent pop-ups, iPhone and iPad users can check out Super Agent. It claims to be fast and secure, and it also lets you customize which cookies to auto accept or deny. It also has a warning feature that informs you of websites that don’t respect your cookie preferences.

Download : Firefox , Chrome , Edge , Safari

I Don’t Care About Cookies

This extension claims it can remove cookie warnings from almost every website out there, which means no more additional clicking for you. Whenever possible, I Don’t Care About Cookies simply hides the popups. It only automatically accepts cookies if websites need them to function correctly. Or it may accept all cookies if it’s the easier option.

Download : Firefox , Chrome , Opera , Edge

Consent Manager by PrivacyCloud

Consent Manager works by declining all requests for cookie consent by omission. That’s it; no configuration whatsoever. It simply says no to all tracking cookies. Your browsing experience may vary when using the extension though, as it has mixed reviews from users who claim it doesn’t work.

Download : Firefox , Chrome

Ninja Cookie

Ninja Cookie offers similar functionality as I Don’t Care About Cookies and Consent Manager. It will opt you out of non-essentially cookies automatically. The extension is free, but there’s also a pay-what-you-want premium version with a few more features.

Download : Firefox , Chrome , Opera , Safari , Edge

uBlock Origin

The general-purpose blocker uBlock Origin already works wonders in removing intrusive ads from your web browsing experience. With a little adjustment in the settings, you can also include consent pop-ups to uBlock Origin’s list of annoyances to block. Just go to Settings > Filter Lists > Annoyances, and then enable EasyList Cookie.

Download : Chrome , Edge , Firefox , Opera

CookieEnforcer

Researchers from Google and the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a browser extension called CookieEnforcer for auto rejecting optional cookies. It uses a machine-learning model to identify where the cookie consent popup is on a website, navigate through its menus, and figure out which options are optional and can be rejected.

The AI can do all this with minimal impact on the user experience, which is a godsend compared to the 12 clicks that the researchers noted are the average times needed to disable optional cookies manually. Sadly, this browser extension isn’t publicly available yet, with no release date for a general release announced either.

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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Cookies in Safari: A Cybersecurity Expert‘s Perspective

As a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience, I‘ve seen firsthand how browser cookies have evolved from a simple website convenience feature into a powerful tracking and profiling tool. With Safari being the default browser for millions of Mac and iOS users, it‘s crucial to understand how it handles cookies and what you can do to protect your privacy while still enjoying a functional web experience.

In this in-depth guide, I‘ll share my expert insights on enabling, disabling, and managing cookies in Safari. Whether you‘re a privacy enthusiast or just want to keep your browser clutter-free, you‘ll find actionable tips and best practices grounded in both technical knowledge and real-world perspective. Let‘s dive in!

Understanding Cookies: Purposes, Prevalence, and Pitfalls

At their core, cookies are small text files stored by your browser to retain information about your interactions with a website. They were invented in 1994 by Netscape programmer Lou Montulli as a way to enable features like shopping carts and user logins that require remembering state across pages.

Here are some key cookie facts and statistics:

• A 2020 study by Cookiepedia found that 97% of websites use cookies, with an average of 23 cookies per site
• The vast majority of cookies are placed by third parties, not the site you‘re visiting directly. Google is the biggest source, responsible for over 40% of third-party cookies
• According to a 2016 paper in the Journal of Digital Social Research, the most commonly collected data points in cookies are unique user IDs, locations, demographics, and browsing histories
• The average internet user is estimated to have over 600 cookies stored in their browser at any given time

While some cookies are essential for core functionality, many are used for analytics, advertising, and cross-site user tracking. By building up a detailed profile of your interests and behavior over time, trackers can serve invasive targeted ads, sell your data to other companies, or even use it for price discrimination.

As Montulli himself lamented in a 2015 interview, "Cookies were meant to be a simple, transparent way to have a conversation with a website. Unfortunately, some people found ways to hack that and turn it into something else."

Enabling and Disabling Cookies in Safari

With that context in mind, let‘s walk through exactly how to manage cookies in Safari.

• Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences in the menu bar
• Click on the Privacy tab to access cookie settings
• "Allow from current website only": Accepts first-party cookies and blocks all third-party ones. This is the most private option that still preserves basic functionality on most sites.
• "Allow from websites I visit": Also allows third-party cookies, but only from sites where you‘ve previously accepted a cookie. A reasonable balance for most users.
• "Always allow": Permits all cookies unconditionally. Not recommended due to privacy risks.
• "Always block": Disables cookies entirely. May break some sites, but provides maximum privacy.
• Close Preferences and restart Safari for the changes to take effect

Choosing the right cookie policy in Safari Preferences (Source: Screenshot by author)

On iPhone and iPad:

• Open the Settings app and scroll down to Safari
• Under Privacy & Security, you can toggle on "Block All Cookies" to disable them completely
• If you want to allow first-party cookies while blocking cross-site tracking, leave "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" enabled
• There are also toggles here for blocking pop-ups and disabling Safari‘s fraud warning feature

Safari‘s Privacy & Security settings on iOS (Source: Apple Support)

Keep in mind that completely blocking cookies can cause issues with logins, preferences, and dynamic content on some sites. I recommend starting with "Allow from current website only" and only moving to stricter settings if needed.

Viewing and Clearing Cookies

Even with sensible cookie settings, it‘s a good idea to periodically audit and purge any stored website data. Here‘s how to do it in Safari:

• Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy and click "Manage Website Data"
• Here you‘ll see a list of all sites storing cookies and other data, sorted by size
• To remove all cookies, simply click "Remove All"
• You can also search for specific sites and delete their data individually

Viewing and selectively deleting cookies on Mac (Source: Screenshot by author)

• Navigate to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data
• As on Mac, you‘ll see a list of sites and their stored data sizes
• Tap "Remove All Website Data" to clear everything in one fell swoop
• To delete data for a single site, tap Edit, select the site, and tap Delete

When you clear cookies, you‘ll be logged out of most sites and any stored preferences will be lost. But it‘s a small price to pay for improved privacy and browser performance, especially if done on a regular schedule. Aim to clear cookies at least once per month, or more frequently if you do a lot of browsing.

Advanced Cookie Management

For users who want even more granular control over their cookie exposure, Safari offers a few powerful tools:

Content Blockers : These are third-party extensions that can selectively allow or block cookies, scripts, and other website resources based on customizable rules. Popular options include 1Blocker, AdGuard, and Ghostery. Just be aware that aggressive blocking can break site functionality.

Privacy Report : Safari‘s built-in Privacy Report (accessed from the New Tab page) shows you exactly which trackers you‘ve encountered and which websites they came from. Over time, this can give you valuable insights into your cookie exposure and help identify any particularly invasive sites.

Private Browsing : For truly sensitive browsing sessions, Safari‘s Private Browsing mode (File > New Private Window) is your best bet. It temporarily disables all cookie storage and tracking, then wipes the slate clean when you close the window. Of course, it‘s not practical for everyday use.

As a cybersecurity consultant, I‘ve worked with many clients to develop comprehensive cookie policies that balance convenience and privacy. My general advice is to start with a baseline of blocking third-party cookies, clearing data monthly, and monitoring the Privacy Report. Then tighten or loosen the reins as needed based on your individual browsing habits and risk tolerance.

Cookie FAQs and Edge Cases

To wrap up, let‘s address some common cookie questions and concerns:

What about "zombie" cookies that recreate themselves after deletion?

Some tracking scripts abuse browser storage mechanisms like Flash LSOs or HTML5 local storage to regenerate previously deleted cookies. The best defense is to regularly clear all website data (not just cookies) and to disable third-party cookies entirely.

Can cookies contain viruses?

No, cookies are simple text files and cannot directly contain malware. However, cookies from compromised sites could potentially be used to target you with malicious ads or phishing attempts. Stick to trusted sites and keep your browser and extensions updated.

Do cookies expire on their own?

Yes, websites can (and should) set expiration dates for any cookies they create. However, many tracking cookies are set to expire decades in the future, essentially making them permanent unless manually deleted. Safari‘s cookie settings override any expiration dates.

What‘s the deal with cookie consent pop-ups?

Since the EU‘s GDPR legislation took effect in 2018, websites serving European users are legally required to obtain consent before storing any non-essential cookies. Many sites have adopted this notice requirement worldwide. While well-intentioned, the constant consent prompts have led to a poor user experience and rampant "consent fatigue."

Are browser fingerprinting and other cookieless tracking methods a concern?

Yes, as awareness of cookie tracking has grown, some websites and advertisers have turned to sneakier methods like browser fingerprinting to identify users without storing any data on their devices. Safari has some built-in protections against fingerprinting, but it‘s an arms race. Using a dedicated privacy browser like Tor or Brave is the only surefire defense.

The Future of Cookies

Looking ahead, I expect the trend of increasing restrictions on cookie tracking to continue, both from tech companies and government regulators. Apple has been a leader in this regard, as shown by Safari‘s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and the App Tracking Transparency framework introduced in iOS 14.5. Google has also announced plans to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome by 2024.

At the same time, I anticipate advertisers and data brokers will keep finding creative workarounds to maintain their data flows, from server-side tracking to probabilistic attribution. As long as the financial incentives for surveillance capitalism remain, so will the technologies that enable it – with or without cookies.

Ultimately, managing cookies is just one piece of the larger challenge of preserving privacy in an increasingly data-driven world. By understanding the role they play and making informed choices about how to handle them, you can substantially reduce your digital footprint without sacrificing the benefits of a modern web experience. Stay vigilant, and happy browsing!

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8 Useful Safari Extensions to Try in 2024

Add more functionality with these add-ons to save links, translate text, block ads, and more

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Like Chrome, Safari isn't just a stagnant web browser, it also has additional functionality via its Safari Extension plugins which take seconds to install . A form of add-on, Safari extensions now come bundled with relevant Mac apps, as well as via the App Store. 

Whether you're looking for productivity hacks, easy ways of saving money on your shopping, or ways to make your browsing experience more pleasant, there's a Safari extension for you.

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Ad blocker: Adblock Plus

Easy to set up.

Free, open source tool.

Support sites by allowing "acceptable ads."

Settings can be a little tricky.

No one likes obtrusive ads when trying to read an interesting article online. Adblock Plus makes it simple to block ads and tracking ads that bug you, while "safelisting" websites that you want to see all the ads for.

Adblock Plus takes a responsible approach to ads with an option allowing for "acceptable ads," appreciating that website owners still need to generate revenue, while saving you the hassle of the worst kind of ads.

Easy Coupon Codes: Honey

Easy to browse.

Coupons from over 30,000 sites.

Automatic coupons applied.

Most coupons are for the U.S. only.

Online, you can find thousands of coupon codes and offers, but it's likely that you forget to look them up until you've already ordered something. At the touch of a button, you can open Honey to the side of Safari, and check out the coupons available to you.

The extension offers up plenty of popular retailers such as Macy's, Bloomingdale's, eBay, and Sears. Just tap on the name of the retailer, and you can look up coupons, as well as details on how long ago they worked correctly. Honey also has a reward structure for extra bonuses. 

Cinema Style Lighting Effect: Turn Off the Lights

Neat atmospheric lighting effect.

Several customization options.

Need to load the separate app to change settings.

Clunky interface.

One of the most effective things at the cinema is how the lights go down and you can focus solely on the cinema screen. Turn Off the Lights offers that same kind of effect on your laptop or desktop.

When on YouTube or another video based site, click the lightbulb icon on Safari, and the lights around the video playing are immediately dimmed. You can focus on the screen itself rather than everything going on around it.

To get the full effect, you need to tweak some settings, but it's a neat way of adding some atmosphere when watching a video.

Grammar Checker: Grammarly

Simple and clear writing suggestions.

Grammar tips and spelling corrections.

Free to use.

You need a subscription to get the most from it.

Grammarly is there for those times when you're not quite sure if your spelling or grammar is up to scratch. It highlights issues via a red line underneath a word and allows you to easily correct them, whether you happen to be typing a Facebook status or a blog post.

It's a useful service that's like a little nudge in the right direction when trying to improve your writing ability. The free version offers helpful tips, but a subscription offers the most vlaue.

Password Management: LastPass

Extra layer of protection for passwords.

Works across devices.

A little convoluted to set up.

Doesn't always work seamlessly.

Safari has built-in password management, but LastPass is much better at the job. It works across multiple devices and also gives you somewhere to store files and notes securely.

A lot of the time, you'll need to delve into the separate app to use it fully, but the Safari extension gives you the ability to generate secure passwords, quickly fill in forms, or add notes, all directly from your browser. It's a real game changer for security and privacy concerns.

Link Saving: Pocket

Great for storing links for later reference.

Handy Save-to-Pocket button.

Organize links with tags and labels.

You need to sign up first.

How often do you find yourself looking at a great long-form article and realizing you don't have the time to read it right now? With Pocket, click the "Save to Pocket" button, and the link saves to your account so you can easily consult it later on.

While you need an account to use Pocket, it works across multiple devices and you can tag and label articles so that everything is neatly organized. 

Picture in Picture: PiPer

Supports many different video sites.

Free and open source site.

Liable to dent your productivity.

Being able to multitask is always a valuable skill. While you can switch between windows and tabs, it hasn't been possible to have YouTube or Netflix running alongside what you're working on in Safari.

PiPer changes all that. Via its extension, you can easily place a video in the corner of your screen, allowing you to continue working while the video plays to the side. It's a great tool for juggling multiple things at once.

Translation: Translate

Translates from dozens of languages.

Use the translate button to convert text.

You need to poke around in settings to gain full benefits.

No free version.

One of the best things about Chrome is its ability to translate websites for you. Translate brings that functionality to Safari.

With this extension, you can visit a website, tap the translate button, and Translate converts everything to English via Google Translate or Bing Translate. It takes a moment or two but you can see it being converted before your eyes, which is neat. Translations are reasonably accurate too.

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Block nags to accept cookies and privacy
 invasive tracking in Safari on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

“I’d recommend Hush to anyone who uses Safari”

This website is using cookies, read more in our privacy policy that is too long and complicated for most to comprehend.

We care about your privacy

Not really though. That's why we made the process of opting out really difficult because we know nobody would opt in otherwise.

www.everywebsite.ever wants to annoy even after you leave by sending push notifications.

Sign up for our newsletter

You seem like the type that what to have spam sent to you on a regular basis, so we'll make sure to sell your address on to others.

Unlike some blockers, Hush has absolutely no access to your browser habits or passwords. Nor does it track behavior or collect crash reports - nothing leaves your device .

Everything is free of charge . Forever. No in-app purchases, no nonsense. However, any help towards covering the yearly Apple Developer fee is greatly appreciated.

The app is primarily a host of rules that integrates with Safari in a native, lightweight way , making the blocking efficient and fast.

It's as easy as downloading the app and enabling it in Safari settings ⭢ Extensions . No configuration or maintenance needed.

Open Source

The source code is available on GitHub under the permissive MIT license.

Hush is written in Apple's latest programming paradigm Swift UI and has native support for M1 processors.

The app download clocks in at less than half a megabyte.

How To : Block Those Annoying Cookie Consent Notices from Appearing on Websites in Safari

As a means to combat annoying and intrusive advertisements in Safari , Apple added native support for content blockers on the iPhone. Instead of being bombarded by notifications, banners, and pop-ups, content blockers prevent them from opening, which can also be said about those annoying cookie consent notices that many websites now have.

Anytime you visit a website, a cookie file is saved on your device that contains information about the website and you, including a unique ID and personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and phone number. The website then uses this cookie whenever you visit the next time so that they can uniquely tailor this experience to you. For example, if you've placed a few things in your shopping cart, this information is stored in your cookies, so the next time you go to the website, these products may still be in your cart.

Not everyone is okay with how companies track important information via cookies. So the European Union passed a law called the GDPR , which essentially requires websites to get your consent before collecting your data. That's why you may see websites asking for permission to your cookies with annoying banners that sometimes take up the entire page.

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Not every cookie consent banner is the same, however. On some websites, you must accept all cookies to continue using them. On others, you have choices for which types of cookies to allow. Some allow you to ignore the banner and won't collect your information. And then there are websites that have cookie consent banners to let you know about their cookie policy, and it will still collect your information even if you ignore it.

If you don't care about cookie policies, you probably ignore these banners. And if you do, content blockers can help you block these banners so that they don't appear in the first place. Although the website may still collect your information, you no longer have to worry about these cookie consent notices filling up your page. And as a bonus, it won't block ads so that you can continue to support the sites you visit.

Step 1: Install the 'Hush for Safari' App

"Hush for Safari," created by developer Oblador AB , is a simple yet powerful service that blocks those annoying consent notices asking you to accept cookies whenever you visit a new website. The app works as a content blocker (without blocking ads), so it simply guides Safari to hide these notifications without asking for access to your private information, unlike other blockers.

You can check out its App Store listing or even its source code to ensure that they're not tracking or collecting your data.

• App Store Link: Hush for Safari (free)

Step 2: Add It to Safari's Content Blockers

Before you can use Hush for Safari, you must first toggle it on as a Safari content blocker. To do so, launch the Settings app and go into "Safari." Next, scroll down and tap on "Content Blockers" under General . If you don't see "Content Blockers," it's because you don't have a content blocker installed on your iPhone (so make sure Hush has downloaded all the way).

In Content Blockers , you should see Hush for Safari listed as "Hush." Tap on its toggle to enable it. You don't even need to open the app itself, although you should see whether it's enabled or disabled if you do.

Step 3: Browse Safari Without Cookie Consent Notices

Now, whenever you visit a new website, i.e., a website you have never visited before, you should no longer see cookie consent notices. Below you can see the European Space Agency website with a cookie consent notice (left) and without one when Hush for Safari is enabled (right).

In case you want cookie consent notices back, to see which websites track your cookies, go back to Settings –> Safari –> Content Blockers, then toggle off Hush.

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Hush blocks this webpage. ??

Why didn't the bureaucrats who dream up their wonderful-make-our-lives-better-by-making-them-more-complicated-and-insufferable stuff make an exception for having websites that have THREE cookies only - username and password and a third one that I suppose might be useful for this - a "areYouRegisted" flag, a "doYouWantTwoFactorAuthenticationAndWhichEmailAddressToUseForIt", "preferredDisplayName", "preferredLanguage" - something. Limit these to whatever a reasonable length would be (20 Unicode characters probably - make that 64 or 128 bytes). I guess you might want to require the "sign up page" to include a warning, "This website will use a cookie to store your username and password ONLY".

Yes, it could maybe be abused. But the system already CAN be abused (that's why the GDRF exists, right?) Of course, Liberals (capital L only) don't seem to understand the phrase "compliance cost". And the fact that it applies to BOTH "producers" and "consumers" - an "annoyance factor". And before "they" say, "that doesn't matter".. Aren't they the same ones starting to finally whine about screen-time and distractions and such? (Don't get me started on over-signage on US streets possibly CAUSING more accidents.)

(Though it should already have a preferred display name and language. I suppose this would be if you had a website that could function with only making ONE server request - on login, that's it. But the people who hire web programmers don't care about efficiency, and must assume we ALL have OC-768 lines directly into the companies' server farm - and no one else on that farm when your accessing it)

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Best cookie consent pop-up blockers for Apple Safari

The cookie consent pop-blocker extension, Super Agent for Safari, is no longer free to use, it now has a subscription model. Here are some free alternatives that you may want to try instead.

The new Super Agent Unlimited plans start at $1.19 per month, or $11.99 for the annual subscription. There is an option for a one-time fee that costs $29.99. That's a little too expensive for the job it does. While it is a useful tool, the extension is not unique, there are some extensions that do the job perfectly fine, and without a price tag.

Hush is probably the most user-friendly of the choices here, as it has no settings whatsoever. All you need to do is to install the extension, and it will block all cookie warning banners on websites, with no action required from your end. Hush is available for iOS, iPadOS and macOS. It is free and open source , you can download Hush for Safari from the App Store .

Consent-O-Matic

Consent-O-Matic is also quite user-friendly, it requires a one-time permission to allow access to all sites that you visit. This is required for the extension to detect and block the cookie consent pop-ups and save your preference in the cookies. You may optionally choose to allow it to run on specific sites only. Once you have you granted it the permission, it blocks the cookie prompts automatically. The add-on places an icon on Safari's toolbar to indicate whether it blocked the banner or not.

Consent-O-Matic has some options that you may customize, should you want to allow websites access to some data. The add-on blocks these by default, so if you don't plan on letting sites collect tracking data, then you're good to go.

The extension free, open source , and is developed by members of the Aarhus University in Denmark. Download Consent-O-Matic from the App Store. It is also available for Firefox and Chrome .

AdGuard for Safari

uBlock Origin is not available for Apple's Safari browser, which in my opinion, makes AdGuard the best free content blocker for the browser. Aside from its ad blocking capabilities for which it is renowned for, the add-on can also be used to prevent various other annoyances, which includes cookie consent pop-ups.

To do this, first install the app, and run it. Switch to the Filters tab, and scroll down to the Annoyances section, and click on the button next to it to toggle the filter. This will enable several annoyances filters, including one called "AdGuard Cookie Notices filter", that will block the cookie consent pop-ups on web pages.

Download AdGuard for Safari for free from the App Store, the extension is open source .

Note: If you find that Safari extensions are not working properly after an OS update, you may want to reinstall the add-on. It happens to me on iOS with AdGuard failing to block ads, this is a known problem with the OS.

Of course, you can also switch from Safari to a different browser like Firefox , Brave or Vivaldi, to block cookie dialogs and banners automatically once you enable the option. Moving to one of these browsers will also allow you to use uBlock Origin, and various other benefits that you may find useful.

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Sadly there has been little activity on the github page for the extension “I still don’t care about cookies” but I believe someone (Sam-Spencer) is working on a safari version or something and is in testing. I don’t have any association with any apple product of relevancy so I can’t comment but I guess it would be nice if it did make it’s way to apple products.

Thank you @Ashwin for letting us now all these curious things about the Apple world! :]

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Safari, the sleek and intuitive web browser developed by Apple, offers a seamless and secure browsing experience for Mac users. One essential aspect of web browsing involves the use of cookies, which are small pieces of data stored on your computer by websites you visit. These cookies serve various purposes, such as remembering your login information, personalizing your browsing experience, and tracking site usage.

Enabling cookies in Safari on your Mac is a fundamental step to ensure that websites can function optimally and provide you with a tailored and convenient browsing experience. By allowing cookies, you can access personalized content, retain preferences across sessions, and enjoy a smoother interaction with websites you frequently visit.

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of enabling cookies in Safari on your Mac. Whether you're a seasoned Mac user or a newcomer to the platform, understanding how to manage cookies in Safari can significantly enhance your browsing experience. So, let's delve into the step-by-step instructions to empower you with the knowledge and skills to customize your cookie settings in Safari, tailored to your preferences and privacy requirements.

Step 1: Open Safari

To embark on the journey of customizing your cookie settings in Safari, the first step is to open the browser on your Mac. Safari is seamlessly integrated into the macOS ecosystem, offering a user-friendly interface and a range of features designed to optimize your browsing experience.

You can easily launch Safari by clicking on its icon in the Dock, which is typically located at the bottom of the screen. Alternatively, you can access Safari from the Applications folder in Finder. Upon opening the browser, you will be greeted by the familiar Safari window, where you can begin your exploration of the web.

As Safari springs to life, you'll notice the clean and minimalist design that characterizes the browser, reflecting Apple's commitment to simplicity and functionality. The uncluttered interface provides a welcoming environment for users to navigate the web, with a focus on content and intuitive navigation.

Once Safari is open, you're ready to proceed to the next step in customizing your cookie settings. With the browser at your fingertips, you're poised to delve into the realm of Safari preferences, where you can fine-tune various aspects of your browsing experience, including cookie management.

With Safari now open, you're one step closer to unlocking the full potential of your browsing experience. The journey to enable and customize cookies in Safari is just beginning, and the next step will take you deeper into the browser's settings, empowering you to tailor your cookie preferences to suit your individual needs and privacy considerations.

Step 2: Access Safari Preferences

Accessing Safari preferences is the gateway to unlocking a treasure trove of customization options, including the ability to manage cookies according to your preferences and privacy requirements. By delving into the Safari preferences, you gain the power to tailor your browsing experience, ensuring that it aligns with your individual needs and enhances your interaction with websites.

To access Safari preferences, you can simply click on "Safari" in the top menu bar, located next to the Apple logo. A drop-down menu will appear, presenting a range of options, including "Preferences." Clicking on "Preferences" will open a new window dedicated to Safari settings, where you can explore and customize various aspects of the browser's functionality.

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Command + ," to swiftly access Safari preferences, streamlining the process and allowing you to delve into the settings without interrupting your browsing flow.

Upon entering the Safari preferences window, you will be greeted by a series of tabs, each offering a distinct set of customization options. To navigate to the relevant section for managing cookies, you should click on the "Privacy" tab, which is represented by an icon featuring a stylized padlock.

The "Privacy" tab is where the magic happens, as it empowers you to fine-tune your cookie settings and exercise control over how websites interact with your browser. Within this tab, you will find the "Cookies and website data" section, which is pivotal for customizing your cookie preferences.

By clicking on "Cookies and website data," you will unveil a range of options that allow you to manage how Safari handles cookies. This includes the ability to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or allow cookies from websites you visit. Additionally, Safari offers the flexibility to customize cookie settings on a per-website basis, granting you granular control over your browsing experience.

As you navigate through the Safari preferences window and immerse yourself in the realm of cookie management, you are empowered to align your browsing habits with your privacy preferences. The ability to access Safari preferences and fine-tune cookie settings underscores Apple's commitment to user empowerment and privacy protection, ensuring that you have the tools to shape your digital footprint according to your values and preferences.

With Safari preferences at your disposal, you are poised to embark on the next phase of the journey, where you will delve into the intricacies of enabling and customizing cookies to optimize your browsing experience. Armed with the knowledge of accessing Safari preferences, you are well-equipped to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and control, harnessing the power to tailor your browsing experience to perfection.

Step 3: Enable Cookies

Enabling cookies in Safari is a straightforward process that empowers you to harness the full potential of your browsing experience. By allowing cookies, you can access personalized content, retain preferences across sessions, and enjoy seamless interactions with websites you frequent. Here's how you can enable cookies in Safari on your Mac:

Navigate to Safari Preferences: As outlined in the previous step, accessing Safari preferences is the gateway to customizing your browsing experience. Click on "Safari" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" to open the Safari preferences window.

Access the Privacy Tab: Within the Safari preferences window, click on the "Privacy" tab, denoted by an icon featuring a stylized padlock. This tab is where you can manage various aspects of your privacy and security settings, including cookie management.

Enable Cookies: In the "Privacy" tab, locate the "Cookies and website data" section. Here, you will find the option to enable cookies. By default, Safari allows cookies from websites you visit, ensuring that you can benefit from personalized content and a seamless browsing experience.

Customize Cookie Settings: While enabling cookies allows websites to store data on your Mac, Safari provides additional options to customize cookie settings based on your preferences. You can choose to block all cookies or only third-party cookies, offering granular control over your privacy and browsing habits.

Save Your Preferences: After enabling cookies and customizing your settings, you can simply close the Safari preferences window. Your preferences will be automatically saved, ensuring that Safari adheres to your chosen cookie management settings during your browsing sessions.

Enabling cookies in Safari empowers you to unlock a world of personalized content and seamless interactions with websites, tailored to your preferences. By understanding how to enable and customize cookies in Safari, you are equipped to shape your browsing experience according to your individual needs and privacy considerations. With cookies enabled, you can navigate the digital landscape with confidence, knowing that Safari is optimized to deliver a tailored and convenient browsing experience.

As you embark on the journey of enabling cookies in Safari, you are poised to harness the power of personalized content and seamless interactions with websites, enhancing your digital experience and empowering you to navigate the web with ease and confidence.

Step 4: Customize Cookie Settings

Customizing cookie settings in Safari offers a nuanced approach to managing your browsing experience, allowing you to tailor your privacy and preferences with precision. Once you have enabled cookies, Safari provides additional options to customize cookie settings based on your individual needs and browsing habits.

Upon accessing the "Cookies and website data" section within the Safari preferences window, you will encounter a range of customizable options that empower you to fine-tune how Safari handles cookies. These options include:

Block All Cookies: Safari allows you to block all cookies, preventing websites from storing any data on your Mac. While this approach prioritizes privacy and data protection, it may impact certain website functionalities that rely on cookies to deliver personalized content and retain user preferences.

Block Only Third-Party Cookies: This setting enables you to block cookies from third-party websites, while still allowing first-party cookies from the websites you directly visit. By blocking third-party cookies, you can enhance your privacy and mitigate tracking from external sources, while still benefiting from essential website functionalities.

Manage Website Data: Safari offers the flexibility to manage website data on a per-site basis. This granular control allows you to view and modify the specific cookies stored by individual websites, empowering you to make informed decisions about your data preferences for each site you visit.

Remove Stored Cookies and Data: In addition to customizing cookie settings, Safari enables you to remove stored cookies and website data. This feature empowers you to clear accumulated data from your browsing history, ensuring a clean slate and enhanced privacy as you navigate the web.

By customizing cookie settings in Safari, you can align your browsing experience with your privacy preferences, ensuring that your digital footprint reflects your values and priorities. Whether you prioritize stringent data protection or seek a balance between privacy and personalized content, Safari's customizable cookie settings empower you to navigate the web with confidence and control.

As you delve into the realm of customizing cookie settings, you are equipped to shape your digital experience according to your unique preferences, ensuring that Safari aligns with your privacy and browsing habits. With the ability to fine-tune cookie settings, you can navigate the digital landscape with assurance, knowing that your browsing experience is tailored to your individual needs and privacy considerations.

In conclusion, the process of enabling and customizing cookies in Safari on your Mac empowers you to shape your browsing experience according to your individual needs and privacy considerations. By understanding how to manage cookies in Safari, you gain the ability to access personalized content, retain preferences across sessions, and navigate the web with confidence and control.

The journey of enabling cookies in Safari begins with accessing the browser and delving into the realm of Safari preferences. This pivotal step sets the stage for customizing your cookie settings, ensuring that your browsing experience aligns with your privacy preferences and browsing habits. With the ability to access Safari preferences and fine-tune cookie settings, you are well-equipped to navigate the digital landscape with assurance, knowing that your browsing experience is tailored to your individual needs.

Enabling cookies in Safari is a seamless process that unlocks a world of personalized content and seamless interactions with websites. By allowing cookies, you can access tailored content, retain preferences across sessions, and enjoy a smoother interaction with websites you frequent. This foundational step sets the stage for a personalized and convenient browsing experience, tailored to your unique preferences.

Furthermore, customizing cookie settings in Safari offers a nuanced approach to managing your browsing experience, allowing you to tailor your privacy and preferences with precision. Whether you prioritize stringent data protection or seek a balance between privacy and personalized content, Safari's customizable cookie settings empower you to navigate the web with confidence and control.

As you navigate the digital landscape with Safari, the ability to enable and customize cookies underscores Apple's commitment to user empowerment and privacy protection. By providing users with the tools to shape their digital footprint according to their values and preferences, Safari ensures that your browsing experience is aligned with your individual needs and privacy considerations.

In essence, the process of enabling and customizing cookies in Safari on your Mac is not merely a technical task; it is a journey of empowerment and control. By understanding how to manage cookies in Safari, you are poised to navigate the web with confidence, knowing that your browsing experience is tailored to your unique preferences and privacy considerations.

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Tired of Nonstop Cookie Popups? Dismiss Them Automatically with These Extensions

The European Union has for many years required that websites—at least those serving European users—gain informed consent before storing the personal data of those users. That data includes cookies , which are bits of information stored in Web browsers that websites can read and write. Cookies are widely used for remembering login information, saving user account information, maintaining a shopping cart, and other legitimate purposes. However, they’re also used to target advertising at you by tracking your behavior across websites, which many people consider to be an abuse of user privacy. Hence the EU’s ePrivacy Directive , which resulted in the proliferation of cookie consent popups like this one.

Websites that rely on advertising or user tracking prefer that everyone click Accept All, but because of the EU requirement for informed consent, they have to tell you more about the cookies they use, explain why they want to use them, and allow you to reject types of cookies. Clicking Customize in the cookie consent popup above presents this expanded view. So many details!

On the one hand, thanks to the EU for working to safeguard user privacy. Without laws like the ePrivacy Directive and the overarching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Web would be even more of a sausage factory that grinds up and sells our personal data.

On the other hand, could cookie consent popups on nearly every website be any more annoying?!? While it’s a nice idea that we provide informed consent for cookies, few people have the time and inclination to read all this and make an informed decision. If you’re like us, you’re probably mashing Reject All as fast as you can. And even that is more effort than you’d prefer to expend.

Happily, there are Web browser extensions that can simplify your life, responding to cookie consent popups automatically using preferences you set once. Why can’t Web browsers do this themselves? They could, and the privacy-focused Brave does , but the W3C’s Platform for Privacy Preferences working group’s recommendations for standardizing behavior around privacy were ignored by browser makers and dropped back in 2006.

Two browser extensions we’ve tested successfully in multiple Mac browsers are Consent-O-Matic and Super Agent . They work by learning how to interact with the common consent popups (many of which come from Consent Management Platforms like Osano and CookieYes ) and automatically clicking the switches to match your preferences. More specifically, the Hush extension blocks cookie consent popups in Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Consent-O-Matic

The open-source Consent-O-Matic is free from privacy researchers at Aarhus University. It comes as a Chrome extension that works with Google Chrome (and other Chromium browsers like Arc, Brave, and Edge, shown below), as an add-on for Firefox, and as an extension for Safari on the Mac and Safari in iOS and iPadOS. Consent-O-Matic works reasonably well on the Mac; in testing, it wasn’t effective enough in Safari on the iPhone and iPad to be worth installing. Installation and interface vary by browser—the Chrome extension is shown below.

By default, Consent-O-Matic allows no cookies, though we recommend enabling the Preferences and Functionality option and, if you’re feeling generous toward websites, the Performance and Analytics option. The first option improves your experience on any site where it’s helpful for it to remember information about you, and the second allows the website admins to collect metrics on how the site is being used. If a site doesn’t work correctly with Consent-O-Matic enabled, you can turn off the extension for just that site. In the Display preferences, you can choose whether Consent-O-Matic minimizes consent popups or hides them entirely, and on the About screen, you’ll see how many clicks it has saved you.

Super Agent

Super Agent seems to focus its paid plans on its version for the iPhone and iPad, but we didn’t find it effective enough there to install. On the Mac, however, Super Agent is free and works well, perhaps a bit more so than Consent-O-Matic. It’s available as a Chrome extension for Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers, as a Firefox add-on, and as a Safari extension. Installation and interface vary by browser—the Chrome extension is shown below.

Your first task in Super Agent is to set your preferences for cookies to accept. Again, we recommend enabling Functional cookies; turn on Performance cookies if you wish. Leave Advertising and Other cookies off.

Although it’s not required, you can create a Super Agent account and enable the Consent Trail switch to see a list of the sites whose cookie consent popups Super Agent filled out for you. It’s end-to-end encrypted so that only you can see the data, but if you’re particularly concerned about privacy, don’t turn it on.

What about the iPhone and iPad, or those who care only about Safari on the Mac? We recommend Joel Arvidsson’s Hush , which bills itself as a nag blocker. It’s a free download from the App Store, and once it’s on your device, you enable it in Settings > Safari > Extensions > Hush (iOS/iPadOS) or Safari > Settings > Extensions (Mac).

That’s it. From then on, it silently blocks cookie consent popups—it doesn’t attempt to register your preferences like Consent-O-Matic and Super Agent. As a result, it might cause problems if a site requires that you accept some cookies for it to function correctly. We haven’t encountered such a site yet, but it’s not impossible. If that happens on an iPhone or iPad, tap the A A button in the Safari address bar and then Turn On Content Blockers; on the Mac, choose View > Reload Without Content Blockers.

The Web is an ever-evolving place, so there’s no guarantee that these extensions will respond to or block every cookie consent popup. But you can report missed sites to the Content-O-Matic and Super Agent developers, and Joel Arvidsson releases regular updates to block more nags and fix partially broken websites.

If you use only Safari for Web browsing, Hush could be all you need on all your Apple devices. Those who rely on other Web browsers on the Mac can pick either Consent-O-Matic or Super Agent to supplement Hush on the iPhone and iPad.

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There are many great web browsers on the market, but for Mac owners, there are two obvious choices—Apple Safari and Google Chrome. Safari, of course, comes preinstalled with every Mac—from the MacBook Pro to the Mac mini. That gives the browser an immediate head start. However, Chrome is by far the most popular web browser in the world, with a 66% share of the global market .

If you’re not sure which browser is best for you, stick around. We’re going to show you what makes each of these popular apps great, as well as highlighting any concerns you might have about them. Safari vs Chrome on Mac—which one will come out on top?

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• A comparison of Chrome and Safari for Mac

Before we look at these two browsers in detail, here’s a quick comparison of key features:

• Overview of Safari on Mac

All Apple devices come with Safari installed, including iPads and iPhones. As the native web browser, it’s the default choice for many users when it comes to getting on the internet.

Pros and cons of Safari

1. Safari features

Safari and Chrome share many similar features, but they tend to function slightly differently. Let’s see how they compare.  

1.1 Reader View

When you just want to read an article, you can easily get distracted by images, videos, and ads. That’s where Safari’s Reader View can come to your rescue, serving up the text from a web page without anything else.

Here’s how to open Safari’s Reader mode:

• If Reader View is available, click the reading icon in the address bar.
• In Reader View, you can change font size, font, and background color. Click the AA icon to make changes.

1.2 Cross-device sharing

If people share links with you in iMessage, they’ll appear in the Shared with You section of Safari. You can then open them easily, like this:

• If the sidebar isn’t open, click the Show Sidebar button.
• Select Shared with You in the sidebar.

1.3 Add sites to your dock

Safari’s integration with macOS means you can do cool things like adding web pages to your dock. When you open them, they function like web apps rather than Safari web pages. Adding sites to your dock with Safari is easy:

• Visit the site you want to save. Click the Share button , and select Add to Dock .
• Name your dock item and click Add .
• Click the new icon in your dock to open your saved site.

2. Safari performance

Modern internet connections and computers are so fast, you’ll rarely notice much difference in performance between web browsers. If you have an older Mac or a slow internet connection, then you might see some variation in performance, but even then, it depends on what websites you visit. Some will load better in Safari than in Chrome and vice versa.

Because Safari is made by Apple, it’s well-optimized. However, because it’s not as popular as Chrome, you might find some websites and web apps don’t work quite so well.

A tip from our specialists:    Read our guide on what to do if Safari is slow on your Mac. It offers essential advice on boosting your browser’s performance.

3. Safari energy usage

MacBook users may want to consider how much apps drain their battery life. Thankfully, they have nothing to worry about with Safari, which manages memory and energy usage well.

Newer Macs don’t use much energy anyway. Apple Silicon chips like the M1, M2, and M3 are energy-efficient to such an extent that they can easily handle web browsing without putting strain on your battery.

4. Privacy and security of Safari

Privacy and security are central to Safari. As well as a Private Browsing mode that will stop Safari storing your browsing and search history, the browser will block online trackers. On the default homepage, Safari tells you how many trackers are blocked and if any of your passwords are compromised.

iCloud subscribers can also add a feature called iCloud Private Relay . This service sends your web traffic through two relays, hiding your IP address and online activity.

5. Safari extensions

Extensions only came to Safari in 2010, by which time the browser was already seven years old. There aren’t as many available as for Chrome, but there’s still a good selection. To add extensions to Safari, follow these steps:

• Select Safari > Safari Extensions from the menu bar. This opens the App Store.
• Browse the store and add or buy extensions, as you please.

6. Safari user interface

Everything is easy to find from the Safari homepage or the menu bar. In the bottom right of the homepage, you can access a quick menu of handy options. From there, you can quickly alter the appearance and functionality of the homepage. If you think it’s too cluttered, for example, simply deselect some of the options.

• Chrome on Mac review

As well as being the market leader, Chrome has transformed modern web browsing. It's based largely on Google’s open-source Chromium project, which has since become the foundation of many other browsers, including Microsoft Edge and Opera.

Advantages and disadvantages of Google Chrome

1. Features of Chrome

Like Safari, Chrome is a feature-rich web browser, which is suitable for many types of users. Let’s examine a few of its features in detail here.

1.1 Reading mode

Chrome’s reading mode takes a slightly different approach to Safari’s. Instead of taking over your whole browsing window, it splits your window in two, with the reading view on the right.

Turn on Chrome reading mode like this:

• Click the three dots in the top right of Chrome. Select More Tools > Reading Mode .
• Use the toolbar in reading mode to change your reading view.

1.2 Cross-device syncing

Although Safari synchronizes settings, history, and so on, you’re limited to Apple devices . Chrome has the advantage of being available across more platforms—and as long as you log into your Google account, you can set it to sync everything. That includes search history, extensions, browsing preferences, and more.

1.3 Smart search with Google Lens

Using Google Lens, you can search for anything that’s currently visible in the Chrome browser. That includes text and images. Follow these steps to take a Google Lens search in Chrome:

• Open the menu using the three dots in the top right. Select Search with Google Lens .
• The first time you do this, you’ll need to click Continue to enable the feature.
• Now click and drag to select something on the screen. The Google results will appear in a side window.

2. Google Chrome functionality

Although Chrome once had a reputation for being a resource hog, that’s no longer the case. Google has improved the browser a lot recently, so most users aren’t going to notice much difference between Chrome and Safari.

One interesting feature Google has added is the ability to check the memory usage of individual tabs quickly . Simply hover your mouse pointer over a tab, and it’ll bring up information about how much RAM that tab is using.

A hint from our team:     Not getting the performance you expect? Read our guide on what to do if Chrome is running slow on Mac .

3. Energy usage of Chrome

Because Chrome is now more efficient when it comes to resources, it’s also less likely to drain your MacBook battery. With both Chrome and Safari, you should generally limit how many tabs you open at once if you want to bring down energy usage.

4. Chrome privacy and security

Strangely for a company that’s so reliant on advertising, Google includes an ad blocker for Chrome. This will prevent intrusive and dangerous ads from bothering you. Chrome will also warn you if it encounters other suspicious websites, files, and extensions.

Chrome includes an Incognito Mode too, which stops the browser from storing your search history. However, that doesn’t mean your data is private. Google is well known for collecting and profiting from user data, which helps shape advertising. Incognito Mode isn’t meant to be protection against that. Thus, if you’re concerned about privacy, use a VPN like MacKeeper’s Private Connect feature.

Important:    Check out our guide on how to clear cache in Chrome . This simple step can help you protect your privacy more than relying on Incognito mode.

5. Chrome extensions

Extensions are a big part of Chrome’s appeal, and there are currently more than 134,000 available to download. Installing extensions is easy via the Chrome Web Store:

• Visit the Chrome Web Store . Browse and search for extensions.
• When you see one you like, select it, then click Add to Chrome .
• Click Add extension .  

6. The user interface of Chrome

Out-of-the-box, Chrome offers a slick, clean interface. If you add lots of extensions and bookmarks, it can start to look quite busy, but it shouldn’t get out of control. You can, of course, manage Chrome’s interface if you prefer it to be more minimal.

You can customize Chrome’s appearance, which includes choosing from a selection of ready-build themes . It also offers shortcuts for Gmail, Google Images, and a variety of other Google web apps.

• Final comparison

In the battle of Chrome vs Safari on Mac, these apps have more similarities than they do differences. The main difference between Safari and Chrome is that one of them is built specifically for Apple devices, while the other is multi-platform. You even have to update Safari through your Mac’s System Settings, while Chrome is updated separately.

If you’re heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, it makes sense to use Safari. If you own lots of non-Apple devices, Chrome is likely to be a better choice.

Of course, there’s nothing to stop you from using both browsers—or maybe a different browser altogether. Ultimately, the best browser for Mac is whichever one suits you most.

Whatever you choose to do, ensure smooth web surfing with MacKeeper’s StopAd feature . Not only will it stop ads from annoying you, but it’ll protect your privacy too. Try it out today. 

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Simple yet powerful Cookie Editor that allow you to quickly create, edit and delete cookies without leaving your tab.

Cookie-Editor is designed to have a simple to use interface that let you do most standard cookie operations. It is ideal for developing and testing web pages or even manual management of cookies for your privacy. Be careful! Do not share your cookies with anyone you do not trust! Cookies can contain very sensitive information like your login information. If you share your cookies with someone, they could gain full access to your account and compromise it. Feature list: - List all cookies for the current tab. - Search your cookies. - Create, edit and delete your cookies. - Import and export your cookies in many formats (JSON, Netscape, Header string) - Quickly delete all cookies for the current tab. - Customizable: chose what extra data to see, what theme to use (light or dark), the amount of detail to see (advanced mode). Cookie-Editor can help you: - Develop web pages. - Improve your SEO work. - Manage your cookies for privacy. - Improve your browsing experience. Cookie-Editor believes in privacy. Your Cookies are safe and all of your data remains offline. For all feature requests or bug report, please visit the GitHub repository and fill an issue https://github.com/Moustachauve/cookie-editor

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Michael (nverba) Sep 9, 2024

As a developer working with a legacy backend this app is so useful. I have a proxy set up for my localhost to fetch data from the live backend, but auth was always tricky and a pain. This allows me to log in to our dev app, grab the cookies and quickly add auth to my localhost app. Saved so much headache and completely sidesteps the backend devs having to meddle with a legacy codebase. Will continue to use this daily till our new backend comes online.

The Wandering Trader Aug 27, 2024

i like this extension but the only thing i dont like about it is that it has ads in it. luckily, you can disable the ads, which is why i rated it 4 stars instead of 1, but still, im a bit worried

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Safari User Guide

• Change your home page
• Import bookmarks, history and passwords
• Make Safari your default web browser
• Go to websites
• Find what you’re looking for
• Bookmark web pages that you want to revisit
• See your favourite websites
• Use tabs for web pages
• Pin frequently visited websites
• Play web videos
• Mute audio in tabs
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Autofill credit card info
• Autofill contact info
• Keep a Reading List
• Hide ads when reading articles
• Translate a web page
• Download items from the web
• Share or post web pages
• Add passes to Wallet
• Save part or all of a web page
• Print or create a PDF of a web page
• Customise a start page
• Customise the Safari window
• Customise settings per website
• Zoom in on web pages
• Get extensions
• Manage cookies and website data
• Block pop-ups
• Clear your browsing history
• Browse privately
• Autofill username and password info
• Prevent cross-site tracking
• View a Privacy Report
• Change Safari preferences
• Keyboard and other shortcuts
• Troubleshooting

Manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac

You can change options in Safari preferences so that Safari always accepts or always blocks cookies and website data .

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Prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to track you: Select “Prevent cross-site tracking”.

Cookies and website data are deleted unless you visit and interact with the trackers’ websites.

Always block cookies: Select “Block all cookies”.

Websites, third parties and advertisers can’t store cookies and other data on your Mac. This may prevent some websites from working properly.

Always allow cookies: Deselect “Block all cookies”.

Websites, third parties and advertisers can store cookies and other data on your Mac.

Remove stored cookies and data: Click Manage Website Data, select one or more websites, then click Remove or Remove All.

Removing the data may reduce tracking, but may also log you out of websites or change website behaviour.

See which websites store cookies or data: Click Manage Website Data.

Note: Changing your cookie preferences or removing cookies and website data in Safari may change or remove them in other apps.