The Old Mac Gang discuss their browser choices and what extensions they use regularly to get their work done.
Best web browsers of 2025
Magic Lasso Adblock Blog: Best Web Browser in 2025
https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/best-web-browser-2025
Keploy.io Blog: Best Browser for Mac in 2025
https://keploy.io/blog/community/best-browser-for-mac-in-2025
AboutCookies.org: Web Browsers for macOS in 2025
https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/web-browsers/mac
Ecosystem Integration
Safari is built into macOS and iOS, offers seamless iCloud syncing, Handoff between devices, Apple Pay support, and better battery and resource efficiency. It’s optimized for Apple hardware.
Performance & Efficiency
Safari ranks high in speed and energy efficiency. Chrome is fast and syncs well but uses more RAM and battery.
Privacy & Tracking Protection
Safari includes tracker blocking and fingerprinting defenses. Firefox and Brave offer strong privacy tools. Other options like Epic, Opera, and Tor also cater to privacy-focused users.
Advanced Features & AI Tools
Edge includes AI features like Copilot Mode and PDF tools. Opera has Aria AI, VPN, and other extras. Arc and Zen are modern browsers with new UI ideas, and Comet is an AI-first browser.
Customization vs Simplicity
Vivaldi is great for power users. Epic is minimal with built-in privacy. Zen brings Arc-style UI in an open-source browser.
Compatibility & Add‑ons
Most modern browsers use Chromium engine and support Chrome extensions. Tor offers anonymity but is slower.
How to Switch Default Browser on Mac
Change your default browser via System Settings > General. Most browsers also have a setting to become the default.
Choosy app
www.choosy.app
Workona
www.workona.com
Safari Keyword Search
http://safarikeywordsearch.aurlien.net/
Wipr
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wipr/id1320666476
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
https://www.malwarebytes.com/browserguard
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