What is the most common used Browser on iMac?

bobright · Dec 4, 2012, 05:38 PM

So coming over from windows hated IE so would use Firefox, now wondering is Firefox commonly used on the Mac or is Safari way better?

Is it possible to import FF bookmarks over to the iMac?

GGJstudios · Dec 4, 2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobright

So coming over from windows hated IE so would use Firefox, now is Firefox commonly used on the Mac? Or is Safari way better?

Is it possible to import FF bookmarks over to the iMac?

For recommendations on browsers, you may find some useful information in some of the many existing threads, such as these:

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simsaladimbamba · Dec 4, 2012, 05:40 PM

It is probably not specific to the iMac, but more to Mac OS X, but Safari, Firefox, Opera and Chrome are valid alternatives to IE (which is not available for Mac OS X anymore anyhow).

Mister GGJstudios will probably have a list for your shortly of some of the many dozens of similar threads.

bobright · Dec 4, 2012, 06:41 PM

Nice GG kills it everytime

Look like Safari is the most used, any idea how I can transport Firefox bookmarks to Safari?

simsaladimbamba · Dec 4, 2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bobright

Nice GG kills it everytime

Look like Safari is the most used, any idea how I can transport Firefox bookmarks to Safari?

Probably like this.

bobright · Dec 4, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simsaladimbamba

Probably like this.

Sweet bookmarked

palmerc2 · Dec 4, 2012, 08:31 PM

I personally use Chrome.

EPiCDiNGO · Dec 4, 2012, 08:41 PM

Netscape browser 2.1

mapleleafer · Dec 4, 2012, 08:52 PM

Safari is the most used, probably because most people just use what's there. I've used them all over the years, abandoning this one because it doesn't do that, or trying that one because it does this. None have met all my wants. I currently use Firefox, but that'll probably change again. Maybe try a few and see how YOU like them.

alksion · Dec 4, 2012, 09:40 PM

I've definitely preferred Chrome on Windows and on Mac.

WrrN · Dec 4, 2012, 09:43 PM

I think many Mac users just go with Safari.

I personally prefer Firefox, especially with its superior developer tools. I also find that it runs faster for me. Chrome is good too, but FF suites my web development needs. Safari seems too, I don't know, placid.

It's really personal preference when it comes to browser choice.

slffl · Dec 4, 2012, 09:45 PM

I use Safari. I think it's the best hands down. Fastest and most integrated.

torana355 · Dec 4, 2012, 09:48 PM

I use Firefox, it isn't the fastest but it works with ALL the sites i visit and has really good addons. Chrome and Safari don't work with certain sites very well. If you want speed Chrome is your best bet. Safari is crap imo.

mchoffa · Dec 4, 2012, 09:54 PM

Chrome has always been the fastest, but it also uses the most ram as it gives each tab/window its own process and somehow doesn't give that ram back until you quit. Sometimes I'll max out my 4GB of ram and have to close Chrome and that alone clears up 2GB. I do keep about 20 tabs open at a time though, so I'm not a normal user.

Safari just isn't quite there for me as a web developer. Not sure what it is, but it feels clunky compared to Chrome most of the time.

Haven't used Firefox as my primary in 2 years, because it was always much slower than Chrome. Maybe its improved now but I've gotten used to Chrome. I also like that Chrome saves my tabs whether I quit or if it crashes and even keeps me logged into gmail, etc when it reopens tabs. Safari always tends to reset logins (which I guess is actually better if you're using a laptop that could get taken from you easily)

cyclotron451 · Dec 5, 2012, 01:40 AM

I have all three browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Safari next to each other on the Dock - Safari currently has a massive memory-leak - with some bad websites using up to 8GB of 'Safari Web Content' of the 10GB RAM on my Mac mini. This doesn't happen on Chrome! Problem with Chrome is that everything I type in Chrome appears in adverts around the webpage for the next few days - The Google Bubble effect!!!
I use Firefox as a TOR client for 'escaping the bubble' and with the TrackMeNot random website query script and an SSL Certificate analyser plug-in to inform me approximately how often my traffic is going through a Proxy with 'faked' CA Certificates....sigh...

I also have an Opera on hand in case none of the other 3 do what I want.

scruby · Dec 5, 2012, 02:00 AM

I always use google chrome. Safari is slow and just not as handy as chrome :')

Also be sure to install the adblock plus plugin to whatever browser you are using.(chrome,firefox)

iwan073 · Dec 5, 2012, 02:06 AM

I've been a long time Chrome user. But recently I gave Safari a try and I liked it.
I like the way it works together with my iPhone and iPad.

I like its appearance too.

I guess it all depends on what you get used to.

So give them all a try I'd say

Steve121178 · Dec 5, 2012, 02:38 AM

Chrome is by far the best option in my opinion.

SumoHamster · Dec 12, 2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclotron451

Safari currently has a massive memory-leak

Are you sure this is a Safari issue? Usually when I read about Safari and memory leaks, people find that by disabling extensions, specifically the adblock extension, the problem goes away.

MonkeySee.... · Dec 12, 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclotron451

I have all three browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Safari next to each other on the Dock - Safari currently has a massive memory-leak - with some bad websites using up to 8GB of 'Safari Web Content' of the 10GB RAM on my Mac mini. This doesn't happen on Chrome! Problem with Chrome is that everything I type in Chrome appears in adverts around the webpage for the next few days - The Google Bubble effect!!!
I use Firefox as a TOR client for 'escaping the bubble' and with the TrackMeNot random website query script and an SSL Certificate analyser plug-in to inform me approximately how often my traffic is going through a Proxy with 'faked' CA Certificates....sigh...

I also have an Opera on hand in case none of the other 3 do what I want.

Its been mentioned a few times that Safari will take up any available RAM and release it when another programme requires it.

Don't worry about it.

cyclotron451 · Dec 13, 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MonkeySee....

Its been mentioned a few times that Safari will take up any available RAM and release it when another programme requires it.

Don't worry about it.

OK I see your point, but the point which I might have forgot to mention is that Safari never actually delivers the webcontent of whichever script/pop-over/pop-under is trying to steal all my memory! My banking website just thrashes Safari, and no matter how long I leave it it never delivers the content, whilst my Mac mini slows to a crawl. Trying instead the mega-privacy compromising Chrome browser and the page is rendered in microseconds!

I've tried to analyse the page and see what is broken in Safari (It happened in previous Safari's but I'm now testing Version 6.0.3 (8536.28.4)) unfortunately my diagnostic tools & skills haven't yet got me anywhere near the script/secure-element that really does hard consume all available RAM

Siderz · Dec 5, 2012, 04:41 AM

In my opinion, out of browsers I've used more than once, it goes:

Google Chrome > Safari > Mozilla FireFox > Internet Explorer.

I have touched Opera, but only a couple of times, not nearly as many times as the ones above, so I wouldn't count it.

However, after so much time with Chrome, I'm getting kinda tired of it. I'm thinking of switching to Safari...I don't think I want to spend that time though.

NVRENUF! · Dec 5, 2012, 04:42 AM

Chrome is by far the best and only one i use.,

the fact it syncs with all my other devices including chrome on my ipad and iphone and my desktop at the office etc

love it

Siderz · Dec 5, 2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NVRENUF!

the fact it syncs with all my other devices including chrome on my ipad and iphone and my desktop at the office etc

Those are the exact words that I say ^

Almost literally I say the exact same thing.

Dec 4, 2012, 05:38 PM	#1
bobright macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2010	What is the most common used Browser on iMac? So coming over from windows hated IE so would use Firefox, now wondering is Firefox commonly used on the Mac or is Safari way better? Is it possible to import FF bookmarks over to the iMac?
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Dec 4, 2012, 05:40 PM	#3
simsaladimbamba macrumors Core Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: in front of it	It is probably not specific to the iMac, but more to Mac OS X, but Safari, Firefox, Opera and Chrome are valid alternatives to IE (which is not available for Mac OS X anymore anyhow). Mister GGJstudios will probably have a list for your shortly of some of the many dozens of similar threads. __________________ This is not
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Dec 4, 2012, 08:41 PM	#8
EPiCDiNGO macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Netscape browser 2.1 __________________ 2010 Macbook Pro i5 2.4GHz 8GB ram 256 SSD iPhone 4 Black 32GB iPad 2 32GB Black Soon to buy 2012 27" iMac
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:43 PM	#11
WrrN macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	I think many Mac users just go with Safari. I personally prefer Firefox, especially with its superior developer tools. I also find that it runs faster for me. Chrome is good too, but FF suites my web development needs. Safari seems too, I don't know, placid. It's really personal preference when it comes to browser choice. __________________ 2012 iMac 27" \| i7 \| 3.4Ghz \| 1TB Fusion \| 24GB RAM \| 680MX \| 10.8.2
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:45 PM	#12
slffl macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	I use Safari. I think it's the best hands down. Fastest and most integrated. __________________ Why waste your time posting how much you hate Apple products?
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Dec 4, 2012, 06:41 PM	#4
bobright Thread Starter macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2010	Nice GG kills it everytime Look like Safari is the most used, any idea how I can transport Firefox bookmarks to Safari?
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Dec 4, 2012, 08:31 PM	#7
palmerc2 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles	I personally use Chrome.
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Dec 4, 2012, 08:52 PM	#9
mapleleafer macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2009	Safari is the most used, probably because most people just use what's there. I've used them all over the years, abandoning this one because it doesn't do that, or trying that one because it does this. None have met all my wants. I currently use Firefox, but that'll probably change again. Maybe try a few and see how YOU like them.
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:40 PM	#10
alksion macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles County	I've definitely preferred Chrome on Windows and on Mac.
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:48 PM	#13
torana355 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia	I use Firefox, it isn't the fastest but it works with ALL the sites i visit and has really good addons. Chrome and Safari don't work with certain sites very well. If you want speed Chrome is your best bet. Safari is crap imo. __________________ 2012 27" iMac with 680mx \| 2011 13" MBA 128gb \| iPhone 4 32gb \| Nexus 7 16gb \| Nexus 4 on Carbon and Trinity.
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:54 PM	#14
mchoffa macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008	Chrome has always been the fastest, but it also uses the most ram as it gives each tab/window its own process and somehow doesn't give that ram back until you quit. Sometimes I'll max out my 4GB of ram and have to close Chrome and that alone clears up 2GB. I do keep about 20 tabs open at a time though, so I'm not a normal user. Safari just isn't quite there for me as a web developer. Not sure what it is, but it feels clunky compared to Chrome most of the time. Haven't used Firefox as my primary in 2 years, because it was always much slower than Chrome. Maybe its improved now but I've gotten used to Chrome. I also like that Chrome saves my tabs whether I quit or if it crashes and even keeps me logged into gmail, etc when it reopens tabs. Safari always tends to reset logins (which I guess is actually better if you're using a laptop that could get taken from you easily)
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Dec 5, 2012, 01:40 AM	#15
cyclotron451 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe	I have all three browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Safari next to each other on the Dock - Safari currently has a massive memory-leak - with some bad websites using up to 8GB of 'Safari Web Content' of the 10GB RAM on my Mac mini. This doesn't happen on Chrome! Problem with Chrome is that everything I type in Chrome appears in adverts around the webpage for the next few days - The Google Bubble effect!!! I use Firefox as a TOR client for 'escaping the bubble' and with the TrackMeNot random website query script and an SSL Certificate analyser plug-in to inform me approximately how often my traffic is going through a Proxy with 'faked' CA Certificates....sigh... I also have an Opera on hand in case none of the other 3 do what I want.
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Dec 5, 2012, 02:00 AM	#16
scruby macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Netherlands	I always use google chrome. Safari is slow and just not as handy as chrome :') Also be sure to install the adblock plus plugin to whatever browser you are using.(chrome,firefox) __________________ 13' MPB 2,4 8GB / iPhone 4 16GB / iMac 27inch i7 3.4 - 32GB - 1TB Fusion Drive - NVIDIA GTX 680MX
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Dec 5, 2012, 02:06 AM	#17
iwan073 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: Holland	I've been a long time Chrome user. But recently I gave Safari a try and I liked it. I like the way it works together with my iPhone and iPad. I like its appearance too. I guess it all depends on what you get used to. So give them all a try I'd say __________________  21.5" iMac Intel Core i5 @ 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD  iPhone 4S 16GB  iPad 4 WiFi 16GB
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Dec 5, 2012, 02:38 AM	#18
Steve121178 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedfordshire, UK	Chrome is by far the best option in my opinion. __________________ iMac 21.5" (Late '12), MacBook Air 13" (Mid '11) & iPhone 5 32GB
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Dec 5, 2012, 04:41 AM	#22
Siderz macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London, UK	In my opinion, out of browsers I've used more than once, it goes: Google Chrome > Safari > Mozilla FireFox > Internet Explorer. I have touched Opera, but only a couple of times, not nearly as many times as the ones above, so I wouldn't count it. However, after so much time with Chrome, I'm getting kinda tired of it. I'm thinking of switching to Safari...I don't think I want to spend that time though. __________________ Apple
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Dec 5, 2012, 04:42 AM	#23
NVRENUF! macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PERTH, Australia	Chrome is by far the best and only one i use., the fact it syncs with all my other devices including chrome on my ipad and iphone and my desktop at the office etc love it
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