Apple is fond of its web browser, Safari, even to the extent that some readers with other preferences have trouble consistently getting Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or other browsers to open links to web pages in other browsers. applications.
The first thing to check is the default macOS system browser preference. Go to > System Settings > Desktop and Dock. Under “Default Web Browser,” make sure your preferred browser is selected. Even though this is the case, some readers report that the change fixed their link issue:
- Select Safari.
- Exit system settings.
- Launch System Settings and return to Desktop and Dock.
- Choose your preferred browser.
- Exit system settings.
You should be able to set (or reset) a system-wide preferred browser in System Settings.
You should be able to set (or reset) a system-wide preferred browser in System Settings.
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You should be able to set (or reset) a system-wide preferred browser in System Settings.
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Some people have found that this fixes the problem with some of their links and files, but Finder files with the icon .webloc The extension (“Internet localization”) became locked on Safari launched at least two versions of macOS ago. There doesn’t seem to be a simple solution to this problem.
You can check if this is the case on your Mac:
- In Finder, type
weblocin the Search field. - It is almost certain that some files with
.weblocwill appear, because some are created by browsers and stored in caches. Select one of these files. - Choose File > Get Info.
- If “Open with” is locked to “Safari.app (default)”, it will be grayed out and clicking the padlock in the lower right corner and authenticating your user login will not change it.
A workaround for all scenarios involves the third-party app Choosy ($10). The application intercepts links in applications and web browsers. You can set global behavior or create rules so that links in specific applications or even links to particular websites are opened with a browser you specify. This can be useful if you’re using a browser that has compatibility issues with a website, which I’ve seen with health insurance sites and banking sites where a non-Safari browser is the only way to access your data.
Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as set rules for which browser should be used for very specific purposes.
Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as set rules for which browser should be used for very specific purposes.
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Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as set rules for which browser should be used for very specific purposes.
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This Mac 911 article answers a question submitted by igamesnews reader Dan.
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