From PCMAG · Lance Whitney · · 2m
Safari Hidden Tricks for Better Web Browsing
21 Safari tricks help you manage tabs, privacy, and web pages without switching browsers.
In brief
21 Safari tricks help you manage tabs, privacy, and web pages without switching browsers. Safari offers 21 features like tab grouping, privacy reports, and offline reading to improve browsing without switching browsers. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Navigate the Tab Bar
Safari's tab bar lets you swipe left and right to cycle through open tabs on iPhone or iPad.
Customize the Tab Bar
Choose top, bottom, or compact layouts for the tab bar in Settings > Apps > Safari > Tabs.
Sort Open Tabs
Tap the Tabs icon, select Arrange Tabs By, and sort open tabs by title or website.
Organize Tabs into Groups
Group open tabs into custom groups to manage multiple tabs without clutter.
Pin a Tab
Save a page to the Tabs screen by pressing and selecting Pin Tab from the menu.
Browse Privately
Use Private Browsing mode to keep visited sites and AutoFill information hidden.
Check a Privacy Report
See which sites contacted trackers and which trackers were blocked in Safari's Privacy Report.
Hide Distracting Elements
Remove pop-up ads and other distractions from web pages using Hide Distracting Items.
Translate Websites
Translate websites into English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, or Simplified Chinese.
Listen to a Web Page Read Aloud
Use Safari's built-in text-to-speech feature to read web pages aloud.
View Highlights of a Web Page
Get AI-generated summaries and previews of supported web pages with Highlights.
View Compromised or Reused Passwords
Safari warns when detecting compromised or reused passwords through Apple's Password app.
Edit Suggested Website Passwords
Change suggested strong passwords for new website accounts in Safari's Passwords app.
Read a Web Page Offline
Save web pages to read offline using the Add to Reading List feature.
Use Reader Mode
Strip distracting elements like ads and formatting to make web pages easier to read.
Get Notified of Website Changes
Receive notifications when websites change prices or other details.
Manage Your Privacy Settings
Control privacy settings like Prevent Cross-Site Tracking and Fraudulent Website Warnings.
Create Custom Extensions
Build custom extensions using Apple's AI systems with Describe Extension.
View Compromised Passwords
Check for compromised passwords in Safari's Passwords app through Security Recommendations.
Get Website Change Notifications
Set up notifications for specific website changes like price drops.
The one thing
Safari offers 21 features like tab grouping, privacy reports, and offline reading to improve browsing without switching browsers.
