Mac : Update Your Web Browser.
Your web browsers are your internet access points. It is important to download any available updates, not only to access any new features, but also for security updates that keep your browser from becoming a victim of malware.
Keeping your web browser up to date on macOS and Apple devices is just as important as it is on Windows, even if the risk of viruses is relatively low. Internet security is important regardless of your operating system.
How to Update Your Web Browser on Mac
No matter which browser you prefer, you need to know how to update it to the latest version.
How to update Chrome on Mac
Google Chrome makes it easy to update the browser whenever an update is available.
Open Google Chrome.Look at the top right corner of the browser next to the three dots. If an update is available, it will say “Update”. Select these points.
From the menu that appears, select Restart to update Chrome.
A pop-up window will appear warning you to close Chrome. Select Restart.
Chrome will shut down for a few seconds while the update is being applied, but will reopen with the same tabs and windows you had previously open.
How to update Safari on Mac
The Safari browser is a little different from other web browsers. In addition to being the default browser for macOS, the latest version of Safari is always linked to the latest macOS updates.
Select the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen and choose System Preferences. If an update is available, it will appear in the Software Update window. Select “Restart Now” to install the update, which will take five to 15 minutes on average, but sometimes longer.
After restarting your Mac with the latest version of macOS installed, you will also have the latest version of Safari.
Because Safari updates are closely tied to the Mac operating system, it’s important to apply system updates as they become available.
How to update Firefox on Mac
Firefox is one of the most popular open source browsers. Here’s how to keep it up to date.
Open Firefox.Choose Firefox > About Firefox.
The window that opens will list the current version and automatically search for updates. If any updates are available, the About window will automatically download them. Select Restart to refresh Firefox to apply the update.
You may need to completely close and restart Firefox before the update is fully applied.
How to update Microsoft Edge on Mac
Microsoft Edge may be a new name for Internet Explorer, but it’s also been redesigned and improved over its much-mocked predecessor. Although it is a Microsoft program, it works just as well on Mac as it does on Windows.
Open Microsoft Edge.Select Microsoft Edge in the top left corner and select About Microsoft Edge.
On the right, under the heading “About”, the browser will automatically search for available updates.
By default, Microsoft Edge is automatically updated. However, it can detect if you are using a metered connection (such as cellular data). In such cases, you may need to manually refresh your browser as it stops all automatic updates to save data.
How to update Opera on Mac
Opera is a privacy-focused browser — a fact that draws in a lot of users at a time when cybersecurity is more important than ever before — but those features weaken if you don’t update it properly.
Open Opera.Select Opera > Update and Restore.Under the Update heading, select Check for Updates. It will display the last time it checked for available updates. If an update is available, you will be prompted to download it.
Why Updating Is Different on Mac
On a Windows computer, you download an executable file, which then opens a browser. While you can perform the same operation on a Mac (even though it’s a package file, not an executable), some applications can be downloaded from the App Store. You need to update apps differently if you download them from the App Store and not from the web. Fortunately, this does not apply to any of the browsers listed above.
All of these browsers (with the exception of Safari, which is built into macOS) must be downloaded directly from the web. You apply browser updates from the browsers themselves, not from the App Store.
There is another issue to consider: compatibility. Mac users often find that their Windows versions of apps are at least several versions behind their Windows equivalent.
Many browsers have an option to turn on automatic updates. Turn it on if possible; it prevents you from missing anything important and means you have to do one less thing to keep your web browsing safe.
Mac : Update Your Web Browser
Mac : Update Your Web Browser