• Downloading Chrome On Mac
• Chrome On Mac

I don't want to start a war here, just interested in your perspectives. I've been using Chrome for the past couple of years, but am revisiting Safari now. Two of the features that drew me back were picture-in-picture video, and Apple Pay.

I also really like Safari's reader feature and the ability to easily save articles and read them on other devices (though I've been using Instapaper on Chrome / iOS for this, which also works well). Seems like Safari is pretty fast, but Chrome maybe still a bit faster?

There are a lot more extensions available in Chrome as well. One issue is that I can't get Safari to automatically open PDFs that I've downloaded, despite the fact that I have 'Open safe files after downloading' checked in Safari's preferences. Does that work for you?

Would love to hear others' experiences with latest versions of each of these browsers. Safari for everything.

Chrome only when I need to view Flash content (aka almost never). The CPU usage and GPU usage of Safari is super low. It's blazingly fast and buttery smooth. It supports native touchpad gestures. It's a joy to pinch with two fingers to see previews of all open tabs grouped by site. Recommended extensions for Safari 10: -: The best password manager.: Stops Google from tracking what links you click on its search engine.: A free 'content blocker' extension which does accelerated adblocking natively in Safari. Pages load much faster than with other adblockers and other browsers.: To install userscripts from greasyfork.org, such as this one to lower the CPU usage of YouTube's videos by 2-4x on old Macs: -: The official extension from userstyles.org.

Lets you re-style webpages to change their look. My personal favorite style addon is YouTube Umbra, which is a beautiful 'dark cinema' theme for YouTube which sets the mood. I use Safari. When I got my iPhone I used Safari and when I got my MBA, I used Safari out of the box. It felt inline with the designs and aesthetics of the OS and I prefer stock apps whenever possible to ensure speed and less problems with looking for more stuff to install.

I am pretty barebones though, I am not a heavy user either. I use my laptop for very basic things. I like how it syncs between my Apple devices though. On my Windows PC I use Firefox and Chrome, but Chrome only for certain extensions that Firefox does not have. But aside from that, it's Safari on Apple devices and Firefox on my Windows PC. When my Samsung Galaxy S3 was functional, I used the stock Samsung browser or the Firefox for Android.

For some reason, I am just not a big fan of Google Chrome. Aside from Gmail, which I don't even use the app itself and YouTube, I don't use much Google services unless I have to (like Drive/Docs/etc with others who do use it). I use Safari 95% of the time. There are two exceptions. Airplay Mirror + Netflix. That doesn't work with Safari due to whatever nonsense Netflix and Apple have going on.

Works fine with Chrome. A certain webpage I order car parts from doesn't play nice with Safari. It would add things to my cart. This is obviously the website devs issue but regardless for me it requires me using Chrome.

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Also if a webpage isn't functioning properly I'll test it with Chrome.its generally an issue with the website though not Safari. Safari for everything. Chrome only when I need to view Flash content (aka almost never).

The CPU usage and GPU usage of Safari is super low. It's blazingly fast and buttery smooth.

It supports native touchpad gestures. It's a joy to pinch with two fingers to see previews of all open tabs grouped by site. Recommended extensions for Safari 10: -: The best password manager.: Stops Google from tracking what links you click on its search engine.: A free 'content blocker' extension which does accelerated adblocking natively in Safari. Pages load much faster than with other adblockers and other browsers.: To install userscripts from greasyfork.org, such as this one to lower the CPU usage of YouTube's videos by 2-4x. Safari: 94% of the time Chrome: 5% - school website and few sites that don't play well with Safari + Ghostery Firefox: 1% - access youtube when I want to be signed in. Safari has been my main browser for years because of it's tight integration with macOS and iOS, but mainly because of Reading List. I have used Reading List everyday for 4 years.

I've stored anywhere from 5 to 150 articles in there. I know I can use third party services for that, but why when Reading List is built right into the browser and syncs perfectly. It has good speed, the best scrolling and zooming performance, and iCloud Tabs/RL/bookmark sync. It lacks the ability to turn itself into an entire ecosystem like Chrome, but I prefer to keep my browser lean and simple.

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Love that they finally let you close iCloud Tabs from other devices. Google Chrome: usually fast and almost unanimously accepted.

I use this for my 'crap/work' browser. What I mean is that some site for school and what not require that I allow cookies and other stuff that I don't want for my primary browser. Chrome has all of the less secure tweaked settings and is used only for school sites and the occasional site that doesn't render correctly in Safari. Chrome has decent integration for a 3rd party, but lacks Safari's fluidity.

I don't like to stay signed into Google (so they aren't constantly associating web traffic with my account, which they probably still are) so I don't get any of the syncing benefits. Firefox: I genially dislike this browser. Horrible UI, only decent performance, and lacks or is late to adopt macOS specific features. It just feels outdated.

I only use Firefox on macOS and iOS to access YouTube whilst signed into my Gmail to keep up with my subscriptions. Like I mentioned earlier, I don't like to browse the web whilst signed into my Gmail. My MacBook Air started to really have issues with Safari earlier this year, so I downloaded Chrome on it and switched to it after using Safari for years.

Chrome ran smoother. A month or two ago, I sold the MBA and now have a Retina MBP.

I immediately downloaded Chrome and have used it nearly exclusively. I like Safari, and had never had any problems with it until a few months ago. But at least in my usage, I'm liking Chrome better simply for the fact that it's working better than my last experience with Safari. Safari 90% of the time. Chrome only when Safari is not supported or when Flash is required. I have uninstalled Flash from my system but Chrome comes with sandbox version of Flash. So works in cases when the site is really adamant on using Flash.

This will go away in Chrome soon though. As far as why safari, well, I use Safari on my iPhone too and the ability to switch easily between Mac Safari and iPhone safari using Hands off is pretty convenient. Also, Chrome is a resource hogger! Then there are some minor things too but they matter to me a lot. E.g things like swiping left or right to go back and forth is very smooth in safari compared to Chrome. Sometimes, I don't even have to swipe entirely and can just take a 'peek'.

Saves a refresh. Lastly, there's also the thing that Google and privacy that don't mix well. So that's also partly responsible. Safari: 94% of the time Chrome: 5% - school website and few sites that don't play well with Safari + Ghostery Firefox: 1% - access youtube when I want to be signed in. Safari has been my main browser for years because of it's tight integration with macOS and iOS, but mainly because of Reading List. I have used Reading List everyday for 4 years. I've stored anywhere from 5 to 150 articles in there.

I know I can use third party services for that, but why when Reading List is built right into the browser and syncs perfectly. Best word processor for macbook air. It has good speed, the best scrolling and zooming performance, and iCloud Tabs/RL/bookmark sync. It lacks the ability to turn itself into an entire ecosystem like Chrome, but I prefer to keep my browser lean and simple.

Love that they finally let you close iCloud Tabs from other devices. Google Chrome: usually fast and almost unanimously accepted. I use this for my 'crap/work' browser. What I mean is that some site for school and what not require that I allow cookies and other stuff that I don't want for my primary browser. Chrome has all of the less secure tweaked settings and is used only for school sites and the occasional site that doesn't render correctly in Safari. Chrome has decent integration for a 3rd party, but lacks Safari's fluidity.

I don't like to stay signed into Google (so they aren't constantly associating web traffic with my account, which they probably still are) so I don't get any of the syncing benefits. Firefox: I genially dislike this browser. Horrible UI, only decent performance, and lacks or is late to adopt macOS specific features. It just feels outdated. I only use Firefox on macOS and iOS to access YouTube whilst signed into my Gmail to keep up with my subscriptions. Like I mentioned earlier, I don't like to browse the web whilst signed into my Gmail.

Chrome is the lightweight flagship browser that originated from an open source project by Google called Chromium and Chromium OS. It is now one of the more widely used browsers thanks to a vast ecosystem of extensions and add-ons, a robust Javascript engine, and a rapid-release development cycle that keeps it on the competitive end of the curve. Installation The self sustenance comes from 'channels'; Once you install the Chrome browser, Google will automatically roll out updates silently in the background and keep your software updated with the latest versions. Interface Chrome's overall UI has remained stable since version 1.0: a minimal two row window with tabs resting above the address bar (Omnibox), 3 browser controls (Back, Forward, Stop/Reload), a star-shaped toggle for bookmarking, and settings icon. Users coming from older browsers might have to get used to not having a dedicated File menu layout but we found ourselves getting quickly adjusted. As you install extensions, active icons will appear to the right of the address bar, but beyond that Google maintains strict restrictions on adding visible add-ons. That means no toolbars or any undesired overlays, which at one point was a widespread standard practice.

Despite the limited customiseable options, Chrome is minimalist for a reason, and that results in a clean browsing experience with maximum use of screen estate for websites. Features and Support In addition to tabbed browsing, Chrome can be used as simply or as complex as you want, thanks to an impressive number of built-in tools, modes, hotkey functions, and more. One popular feature is, of course, Incognito mode: Chrome's response to Mozilla's Private Browsing feature. Incognito opens a new window that disables history recording, tracking cookies, and reduces the amount of traceable breadcrumbs from your usage. Contrary to popular belief, it does not mean you can freely browse the web for illegal use as your ISP can still see your traffic activity. So stay out of trouble.

Under the hood, Chrome has some awesome features that make it very developer friendly: hardware acceleration for rendering 3D CSS effects, Google's own NaCl (Native Client) that allows secure execution of C and C codes within the browser, and an in house JavaScript engine that improves load times with every release. Pressing F12 will open a dev console that allows you to view web code and quickly identify elements simply by highlighting the mouse over each line. You can also add your own HTML and CSS codes to render a page with custom styling. Chrome also allows Google users to sync their accounts, which comes with added benefits like restoring saved bookmarks and extensions in the cloud no matter what device you're on. Performance Chrome is fast.

As of version 27, Chrome is powered by Google's own V8 JavaScript engine that renders pages at speeds that have been setting a standard for modern browsers. In addition, Google has been on the forefront of implementing best practices for HTML5 standards and though it's also currently running the widely used open-source Webkit engine, Google has also announced plans to move to Blink in the near future. Wrap up Google has relentlessly set the standard for speed, stability and security and Chrome's numerous version updates, as many as there are, have continued to complement its minimalist friendly design. It's no surprise that its market share continues to rise, especially when combined with its mobile cousin on Android. Regardless of who's faster, whether its user adoption or Chrome's own development team, Google's internet browser is one for the masses: casual user and developer alike.