Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Hot Tips for Safari Browser

Apple device is powered with the best default browser called Safari. If you are well acquainted with this browser then it is easier for you to fully utilize it. You will be able to launch websites quickly, access links and use the browser to the maximum.

In this article, you will get to know about a few hot tips for the default browser Safari for your iPhone and iPad, which will increase your convenience.

The best thing about Safari is that you need not enter the full URL of a website and you can even save the screen shot on your camera roll directly. Other shortcuts and easy to use tips will enable in smart browsing.

Apply the following tips to browse smartly through Safari with your iPhone or iPad:

Searching within a web Page

Performing a search within a page using Safari is also quite possible. Here is what you need to do:

• Launch a web page using Safari browser.
• Enter any text from the web page in the search box located at the right side.
• A list will appear, scroll to find the option of "On this page" Mobile Safari to search within the page.
• As soon as your search appears on the text and you will be able to locate that specific word or term that appears on the page repeatedly.

No need to type www and.com

• When you are surfing via the default browser Safari then there is no need to enter a full URL. Instead of writing a www in the beginning and using a.com you can just type in the keywords.
• If you want to access Facebook then instead of writing https://www.facebook.com/, you merely need to type Facebook and you will be directed to the website.

Quicker Access to TLDs (Top Level Domains)

It is easier to access TLDs in Mobile Safari even if it does not end with.org or a.com.
• Tap and hold to reveal a list of options that includes the list of TLDs. Remember these are location dependent. This means if you are in UK then the list will include.co.uk option if you are in Australia then.au and likewise.

• Choose from the list and press Enter.

Fetching URL

When you are working on a desktop then it is easy to copy and paste the URL by a right click. However, on Safari it is different.

• Tap and hold the URL or the link to reveal the options tab, now you will be able to see the URL on top right
• Tap to copy URL and include it in your reading list.

Enabling Private Browsing

Private browsing is the most essential feature to enable especially if you do not want to leave tracks of your browsing history.

• Settings>Safari> Switch On the mode for private browsing.
• As soon as the private browsing is turned on you will notice a dark gray hue.

This means that the sites that you are browsing cannot be traced by any administrator.

Turn on the Auto-fill feature for your Contacts

The Auto-fill feature provided by the Safari browser helps you save time in entering text. Here is how you can make the settings to enable the feature:

• Settings>Safari>Auto-fill, choose contact details

Open Links in Background

You might have observed that often when you click on a link the webpage covers up the current website that you are on. Safari has a solution for it, here is how:

• Enable the feature of displaying links in background by Settings> Safari> Open Links
• In the Open Links option choose Background to display a new link on the background.

Save web pictures on your Camera Roll

Safari gives you the option of saving pictures that you come across on the web and want to save on your Camera Roll.

• Tap and hold the image which you want to save
• Tap the Save Image option; this directly saves it on the Camera Roll.

All the above given hot tips for default Safari browser will enable you in accessing features quickly and surf smartly.

She is a Technology writer who is keen on any new emerging technology updates. She is working with Qresolve as a Technical Support Engineer. Semeli Karen McPherson has been offering online tech support to global customers for issues related to laptops, desktops, Mac and devices including iPods, tablets, iPhones, computer support and more. She caters to the segment of core technology and provides viable solutions to any issues related to technology and software. Her expertise and skills in handling key technology issues is immaculate and quick result bearing. Through her articles and postings she aims to provide knowledge and solutions to common technology issues that a user faces.


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