Since iOS 17.4, Apple has been required to offer browser alternatives to Safari. Although this will not be seen in macOS, you can choose a different alternative and today we will teach you how to configure the default browser. This is also to prevent the browser from opening when you click on any link, which you may not want to use.

Change default browser in macOS System Settings

This is the most recommended way to do this but if you’re using macOS Sonoma this setting is in a hidden place so you need to follow the steps below.

1. Open System Settings
2. click Table and Dock
3. Choose your preferred browser. Default web browser menu

System settings to choose the default browser

Unlike iOS macOS will not recommend any browsers. That is, if you do not have another browser installed other than Safari To make this adjustment you will need to download it first. Another advantage is that you can download multiple browsers on macOS and choose the default browser.

Changing the default browser from the browser itself

If time passes and The choice you made in the past no longer convinces you and you download another browser This looks so much better on you. This same one may offer you to be the new default browser.

Most non-default browsers offer, almost after installation, whether you want to convert them to this one. A clear example of this is what Google Chrome, Firefox and even Brave do. It will always inform you in a small pop-up or tab that it is not your favorite browser yet.

Any browser will convince you to make it the default at some point.

Some will tell you in their settings menu that “the (new) browser is not the default”. You will need to be careful here and check whether the configuration button appears in a more practical way. Otherwise, the default browser settings come in the browser settings itself.

Which browser did you choose as default? An extra tip so you don’t have to decide so early

Choose a default browser in macOS

If you are a user who clicks on links very frequently, there is an application that will allow you not to choose a default browser for now. The application in question is called Browsersaurus. It will be great for you if you have multiple browsers and use the best of each.

It’s the brainchild of a developer named Will Stone and is for cross-browser users of macOS. If you can’t decide on one or two, you don’t have to. Apple a choice of silicon or macOS with Intel. Make sure you choose the right one.

Once installed, the browser takes on the role of the default browser and when you click on a link, a small pop-up window will appear showing the installed browsers. Just click on the browser you want to open that link. We reiterate that it is a free application, but if you like the application, you can offer it a coffee.