Oh cool! I never new that... I always open the tab first, then enter the web address. Thanks!
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Safari 3.1 to Bring Performance Boosts ("Snappier")
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Oh cool! I never new that... I always open the tab first, then enter the web address. Thanks!
Computerworld notes that the latest Webkit nightly builds offer considerable performance boosts over the current public Safari build (3.0.4) -- with Javascript benchmarks over 2.5x faster in some instances.
While these performace boosts in Webkit date to at least November 2007, Weintraub speculates that the optimizations will find its way into the just-beta'd Safari 3.1.
Indeed, we've managed to track down Sunspider Javascript benchmark results from the same build that Weintraub used (r30090) vs Safari 3.1 (Beta) on a Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz. The results:
Shorter times are faster.
Webkit Build r30090: 3495.8ms
Safari 3.1 Beta: 3408.0ms
Safari 3.0.4: 9302.3ms (extrapolated)
Webkit is an open source project that serves as the basis for Apple's Safari browser. Webkit's nightly builds offer end-users access to the latest (potentially unstable) Webkit updates. A number of other browsers also use Webkit and will also benefit from these improvements.
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Will this work with the 3.x version in 10.4.11? Thank you.
Glennsan
I keep looking and can't find this so called report a bug button
I see it on the drop down menu, but then again so is new tab under File....
just press
+t it works fine at least for me anyways.....how do I get rid of the + sign but I never use it as
+d adds a bookmark any ways help View:Customize Toolbar... allows you to get rid of the Add Bookmark button and add the Report Bug button.
I find the report a bug option to be annoying.
Basic functionality goes out of the window to allow Safari to look like a beta.
Basic functionality goes out of the window to allow Safari to look like a beta.
I'm not trying to single you out, but I honestly don't understand questions like this. I mean you could open a new browser tab and have "webkit" pulled up on wikipedia in less than 10 seconds. Instead you take the time to write out a question and potentially wait for an hour to get a response. What gives? are you too lazy do a search? Am I the only one that thinks this is weird? Again, no offense, I am just interested.
Has anyone run these javascript benchmarks with Camino? I'd be curious to see how it fared.
Yes, there is!
I don't see the need for such a button. The next second you will use your keyboard to type a URL. So while your hands are on the keyboard, just hit cmd-T.
That said: double-clicking on the empty space in the tab bar does open a new tab!
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
I don't see the need for such a button. The next second you will use your keyboard to type a URL. So while your hands are on the keyboard, just hit cmd-T.
That said: double-clicking on the empty space in the tab bar does open a new tab!
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
I agree - I do not understand why my fellow macophiles are being so stubborn about a simple addition to Safari. I personally WOULD use it. There is nothing wrong with having more options that allow users to customize their Safari experience.
Good to hear
I bought a new imac awhile ago and was using Firefox since my last Safari use wasn't memorable. But in the last week, I decided to give it a try. I'm pleased at how fast it is and how much better it works compared to Firefox. Compatibility is very good and even my bank supports Safari. I can't imagine it being any faster. But that's great news if this is true.
I bought a new imac awhile ago and was using Firefox since my last Safari use wasn't memorable. But in the last week, I decided to give it a try. I'm pleased at how fast it is and how much better it works compared to Firefox. Compatibility is very good and even my bank supports Safari. I can't imagine it being any faster. But that's great news if this is true.
double click only open new tab in firefox, sure it would be a big improvement for safari if apple eventually add this function.
Like I said, safari are more incline to ask users to use keyboard.
I can use firefox w/o inputting in url bar most of the time, url bar drop down history+a bookmark style homepage save me vast amount of input.
take a look, Im sure most people would agree they can use new tab button more than that report a bug button.I keep looking and can't find this so called report a bug button
I see it on the drop down menu, but then again so is new tab under File....
just press
how do I get rid of the + sign but I never use it as
IMHO, new tab button probably is more useful for most users than print and autofill as well.
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Then I must be a "computer" fanboy, because I use command-t on Mac and control-t on Windows. I've never used a "new tab" button since the inception of tabs. Seems alien to me. That said, I don't see why it cannot be added.
Just because you, and all the other Apple apologists, wouldn't use a New Tab button, doesn't mean there are others who use other browsers, such as Firefox, because of such limited OPTIONS in Safari.
And to let you in on one way in which I use Firefox:
New Tab button, bookmark.
No keyboard needed to get to another site.
stop the whining. there are plenty ways to get a new tab:
1. file> new tab
2. command + T
3. right click on empty space next to tabs.
4. you can even type the URL the press command+enter and it creates the new URL in a new tab! all for you!
i suggest you all start programing your own extensions, or simply just use another browser. for me this "tab" story ends here.
just my 2 cents
1. file> new tab
2. command + T
3. right click on empty space next to tabs.
4. you can even type the URL the press command+enter and it creates the new URL in a new tab! all for you!
i suggest you all start programing your own extensions, or simply just use another browser. for me this "tab" story ends here.
just my 2 cents
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Safaristand: just customize the toolbar and you will see an option for a new tab button.
By the way, is there any way to disable the tab bar so that I can only use the sidebar?
Safaristand: just customize the toolbar and you will see an option for a new tab button.
By the way, is there any way to disable the tab bar so that I can only use the sidebar?
As a switcher myself, I miss having the new tab button that is just so easy to just click in IE 7. Yeah, of course you can hit a bunch of keys or right click or use the File menu but IMHO, it should be there. It's such a simple thing.
huh, mac is supposed to be "just work"
now it sounds like "it may not be just work, but you can do it this way to get around, maybe this way will double your hassle, but its still doable."
then why accusing windows having too much viruses? when all windows users need to do is only to install a free AVG?
Its double standard, thats what it is.
now it sounds like "it may not be just work, but you can do it this way to get around, maybe this way will double your hassle, but its still doable."
then why accusing windows having too much viruses? when all windows users need to do is only to install a free AVG?
Its double standard, thats what it is.
Hopefully back onto topic a bit more..
Just bored. Don't really like the idea of messing around with nightlies too much, but would just like to check this out for the hell of it.
If I install and use Nightshift, does that overwrite whats going on behind my Safari permanently? I'm sure there will be an option to uninstall if afterwards, and revert back....
Right?
Just a regular user here, semi-scared of ruining things.
EDIT: Nevermind, I have read the Read Me.... turns out things are kept apart. So everything is fine!
Just bored. Don't really like the idea of messing around with nightlies too much, but would just like to check this out for the hell of it.
If I install and use Nightshift, does that overwrite whats going on behind my Safari permanently? I'm sure there will be an option to uninstall if afterwards, and revert back....
Right?
Just a regular user here, semi-scared of ruining things.
EDIT: Nevermind, I have read the Read Me.... turns out things are kept apart. So everything is fine!
Please read my message in full!
In Safari 3.1: double-click on the empty space in the tab bar and you get a new tab. Isn't that just as good as a button?
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
In Safari 3.1: double-click on the empty space in the tab bar and you get a new tab. Isn't that just as good as a button?
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
Buttons are not options
Less buttons == less cluttered interface == gentler learning curve
Options, you got aplenty:
- File > New Tab
- Command-T
- Contextual menu on the tab bar
- Double-click on the tab bar
- Type URL, hit Command-enter or Command-return
- Hold Command while opening a bookmark
- Command-click a link
Best,
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
Less buttons == less cluttered interface == gentler learning curve
Options, you got aplenty:
- File > New Tab
- Command-T
- Contextual menu on the tab bar
- Double-click on the tab bar
- Type URL, hit Command-enter or Command-return
- Hold Command while opening a bookmark
- Command-click a link
Best,
Pierre Bernard
Houdah Software s.à r.l.
Doofy, please do not take offence to my previous post. You acknowledge that such a feature should perhaps be implemented - that's a damn sight better than those who refuse to criticise anything Apple and argue to the death why a 'New tab' button should not be added.
It is often newcomers who might miss the option for a tab button and it is hardly fair to rely on them installing a 3rd party add in to Safari. It should be there natively no question.
I have got SafariStand installed and with the 'New tab' button enabled.
I'm not complaining that I don't have the functionality, it's that Apple just doesn't bother to include it natively, I have to install a 3rd party InputManager to do it and in the meantime people are telling me that Apple aren't to blame.
But what irks me the most is that some people will not and cannot find it in their hearts to criticise Apple.
Don't get me wrong, I love Apple products. I love my Macbook, I use Pages as opposed to Office 2004/8, I love iPhoto, iTunes and pretty much everything Apple BUT I'll speak up when there's a problem with the software and I'd happily switch if there was a better alternative. Some people on here wouldn't because they're so pro-Apple it's unreal.
The Steve Jobs thread is probably one of the best threads at highlighting it. Steve Jobs emails someone telling them to like it or lump it with dead pixels, people reply praising him for being 'matter-of-fact' and 'straight-talking'. The fact is, if Bill gates had issued a similar reply to complaints about the Zune, the very same people would be up in arms, criticising Microsoft's attitude/lack of customer service.
Blind support of a brand, I find, is quite sad.
I'm not complaining that I don't have the functionality, it's that Apple just doesn't bother to include it natively, I have to install a 3rd party InputManager to do it and in the meantime people are telling me that Apple aren't to blame.
But what irks me the most is that some people will not and cannot find it in their hearts to criticise Apple.
Don't get me wrong, I love Apple products. I love my Macbook, I use Pages as opposed to Office 2004/8, I love iPhoto, iTunes and pretty much everything Apple BUT I'll speak up when there's a problem with the software and I'd happily switch if there was a better alternative. Some people on here wouldn't because they're so pro-Apple it's unreal.
The Steve Jobs thread is probably one of the best threads at highlighting it. Steve Jobs emails someone telling them to like it or lump it with dead pixels, people reply praising him for being 'matter-of-fact' and 'straight-talking'. The fact is, if Bill gates had issued a similar reply to complaints about the Zune, the very same people would be up in arms, criticising Microsoft's attitude/lack of customer service.
Blind support of a brand, I find, is quite sad.