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Adam Engst 16 comments

Arc Gains Instant Links, Tab Grouping, and Arc Search iPhone App

The Browser Company has been busy with its Arc Web browser, adding features to speed up searching, organize tab clutter, and more. Also new is an Arc Search app for the iPhone.

Arc 1.25.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Arc 1.25.1

Adds the capability to collapse the pinned tab section of the sidebar to make more space for Today tabs. (Free, 375.2 MB, macOS 12.1+)

Arc 1.21 Agen Schmitz 2 comments

Arc 1.21

Adds controls for flipping Split View orientation to the independent Web browser. (Free, 375.2 MB, macOS 12.1+)

Arc 1.19.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Arc 1.19.1

Brings a couple of handy new features and loads of improvements to the innovative Web browser. (Free, 371.7 MB, macOS 12.1+)

Safari 17.1 Adam Engst No comments

Safari 17.1

Patches four WebKit security vulnerabilities in Ventura and Monterey. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11+)

Arc 1.14 Agen Schmitz No comments

Arc 1.14

Adds a Shared Collections feature that can be shared with both Arc and non-Arc users. (Free, 366.6 MB, macOS 12.1+)

Adam Engst 1 comment

Do You Use It? Mac Web Browsers

This week's Do You Use It? poll asks which Web browsers you use on your Mac. Safari may be a given for many Mac users, but there are a plethora of alternatives.

Safari 17 Agen Schmitz 8 comments

Safari 17

Adds new Profiles feature, enhances Private Browsing, and adds support for multiple tab selection. (Free, various sizes, macOS 10.12+)

Unite 5.0.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Unite 5.0.1

Major upgrade for site-specific Web browser app that turns Web sites into customizable, native Mac app. ($29.99 new, $19.99 upgrade, 15.6 MB, macOS 12+)

Safari 16.6.1 Adam Engst 6 comments

Safari 16.6.1

Patches a WebKit security vulnerability in Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11+)

Firefox 116 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

Firefox 116

Brings several new features and improvements to the venerable Web browser. (Free, 127.1 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Safari 16.6 Adam Engst 8 comments

Safari 16.6

Patches WebKit security vulnerabilities in Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11+)

Safari 16.5.2 Adam Engst 11 comments

Safari 16.5.2

Patches a serious WebKit security vulnerability in Monterey. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12+)

Adam Engst 8 comments

How to Identify and Eliminate Abusive Web Notifications

There’s nothing new about notification adware, system-level alerts from malicious websites that try to lure you into sharing login credentials, credit card info, or other personal information. A recent uptick in reports caused Adam Engst to explore the topic more deeply to help readers learn to identify and eliminate abusive notifications.

Safari 16.5.1 Adam Engst 1 comment

Safari 16.5.1

Patches a serious WebKit security vulnerability in Monterey. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12+)