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Tutorial: How to install extensions in the Safari browser

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Learn how to install and uninstall Safari extensions for Mac in this tutorial. Also check out tips for functions to have on your computer!
Tutorial: how to install extension in safari browser
Do more with Safari

O safari it's the browser Apple standard and it works very well for Macs, iPads and iPhones. To further improve your browser experience, have you considered installing a extension in him? This serves to give more features to Safari and make it much more useful for the user.

In addition to teaching you how to install an extension, I will also give you two tips on cool features to have in Safari and, of course, how to uninstall them. Come on?

Installing an Extension in Safari for Mac

With the browser open, click Safari in the top left corner. Then click on Safari Extensions to be taken to an official Apple page with some functions to install. If you prefer, you can access the safari extensions directly by here.

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Upon entering the page, notice that there are several extensions to be installed. Some Apple highlights, but you can also search on your own or by categories.

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The tip I'm going to give you to install is the Turn Off The Lights, which helps you focus better when watching a video. To install it, just go to Search, type the extension name and click on install Now.

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After you finish downloading, you will see a light bulb icon next to the URL of the current site you are on. To test the function, just enter a video, like ours from showmetech de iPhone 6s unboxing and when putting the video to play, press on the lamp. See how interesting?

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Another very useful tip for using an extension is the shortly, which shortens your links in a snap. you can download it here.

Uninstalling an Extension in Safari

OK. I imagine you got carried away and downloaded several extensions, right? Well, to erase them is also very practical. In the upper left corner of the browser, click safari e Preferences.

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When a new window opens in Preferences, click Extensions. There will be all the extensions you have installed. To delete one, click on it and then on uninstall. Now, you are free!

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What's up? What do you think of this tutorial? how to install an extension in safari browser? Do you have a favorite extension? Do you use any of the two I mentioned here? Leave your comment!


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