If you own an Apple device, you’re probably familiar with Safari. While not as popular as Google Chrome, the fact that it’s built into every MacBook, iPhone, and iPad means it’s still used on many devices.
While Safari has a fair amount of features, including incognito mode and sharing, you can extend its functionality with the many extensions available in the App Store.
Just choose the one you want and download it. At any time, you can manage your extensions by going to Safari Preferences Extensions.
There are so many extensions available that one can easily feel overwhelmed. On the App Store, they are categorized to make things easier, and you can also find those that relate to software you already use, like Pinterest and Facebook.
Here’s a short list of popular extensions from different categories to help you get started.
TranslateMe ($ 9.99)
TranslateMe ($ 9.99)
Websites are not always available in the language you read, but you must not let the language barrier stop you. TranslateMe for Safari allows you to translate snippets of text or an entire website using multiple translation services to ensure accuracy.
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Once downloaded, you can activate TranslateMe using a keyboard shortcut, toolbar button or built-in context menu.
HoverSee transforms your viewing experience by letting you hover over an image to enlarge or reproduce it. With HoverSee, you can view videos and websites without leaving the page you are currently on.
You can also choose between automatic and manual modes, manual is the default.
Few things get in the way of viewing as much as ads. If you’re tired of the constant bombardment of invitations to try subscription boxes or online colleges, Ghostery Lite will help you.
Best of all, your browsing information will not be shared with the various services that collect consumer data. You can set up ad blocking by telling the app which sites to trust.
Passwords fatigue is a serious problem, but you need to make sure you are safe. Password managers have become a popular way to ensure your passwords are complex and varied, and to get rid of the frustration of trying to keep up with them all.
1Password not only stores all of your passwords securely for you, but also helps you create strong passwords for each account.
Need help writing this very important email to your boss or potential client? Grammar can help. The grammar checker app will automatically check your grammar and let you know when something doesn’t seem quite right.
You can also download the full version for free and copy and paste the text for a more complete grammar check. Over time, Grammarly will be able to collect data about your writing and provide feedback to help you improve.
Safari is a great browser whether you use it on a mobile device or computer. With the right extensions, you can customize your experience to make it even better. Search the App Store for extensions that match your preferences.