How to Switch Default Browser in macOS 13 on Mac
It’s worth pointing out that earlier (in macOS 12 Monterey or the previous version) the settings for switching browsers were found in the General section. However, in macOS 13 Ventura, it has gone inside the new Desktop & Dock section, which is not so well-thought-out adjustment. Ideally, it would have been better to keep this setting in the General section.
- First off the System Settings (formerly System Preferences) app on your Mac. Besides, click on the Apple menu at the upper left burger of the screen and choose the System Settings option in the contextual menu.
- Now, click on Desktop & Dock.
- Scroll down to the Default Web Browser section and click on the drop-down menu located right next to it.
- Next, a menu will appear with all the installed browsers on your Mac. Simply, select the desired web browser and you are pretty much done. That’s it! The change will come into force straight away. Going forward, this browser will work as default. That means all the web links will open in this app only.
Set a Browser As Default Right From Within the App on Mac
It’s important to note that macOS allows you to switch the default browser from an app itself. When you open a browser that is not currently set as the default option, you would get a prompt to do so. Just click on the prompt saying something like “Make Safari Default” and you are good to go.
Set Your Favorite Browser As Default on Mac With Ease
While I’m very fond of Safari, Google Chrome remains my go-to tool across platforms. Aside from being feature-packed, Chrome boasts the largest collection of extensions. Whether you want to customize the browser for enhanced functionality or boost your productivity by adding handy tools like Grammarly, Google’s offering has got you fully covered. Not to mention, it also provides seamless interaction with all the Google apps like Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Sheets which most of us use in our personal and professional lives. However, what separates Safari from the rest is the wide range of security and privacy features. If you are someone who prefers to have top-notch safeguards, this one should easily fit your bill. On top of all, Apple’s offering also stands out in terms of efficiency and consumes way less power than rivals. That said, where do you stand between the Google Chrome vs Apple Safari rivalry? It would be great to have your thoughts in the comments below. Catch up with these posts as well:
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