What is your web browser and favorite extension?

The Old Mac Gang discuss their browser choices and what extensions they use regularly to get their work done.Best web browsers of 2025Magic Lasso Adblock Blog: Best Web Browser in 2025https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/best-web-browser-2025Keploy.io Blog: Best Browser for Mac in 2025https://keploy.io/blog/community/best-browser-for-mac-in-2025AboutCookies.org: Web Browsers for macOS in 2025https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/web-browsers/mac Ecosystem IntegrationSafari is built into macOS and iOS, offers seamless iCloud syncing, Handoff between devices, Apple Pay support, and better battery and resource efficiency. It’s optimized for Apple hardware.Performance & EfficiencySafari ranks high in speed and energy efficiency. Chrome is fast and syncs well but uses more RAM and battery.Privacy & Tracking ProtectionSafari includes tracker blocking and fingerprinting defenses. Firefox and Brave offer strong privacy tools. Other options like Epic, Opera, and Tor also cater to privacy-focused users.Advanced Features & AI ToolsEdge includes AI features like Copilot Mode and PDF tools. Opera has Aria AI, VPN, and other extras. Arc and Zen are modern browsers with new UI ideas, and Comet is an AI-first browser.Customization vs SimplicityVivaldi is great for power users. Epic is minimal with built-in privacy. Zen brings Arc-style UI in an open-source browser.Compatibility & Add‑onsMost modern browsers use Chromium engine and support Chrome extensions. Tor offers anonymity but is slower.How to Switch Default Browser on MacChange your default browser via System Settings > General. Most browsers also have a setting to become the default.Choosy appwww.choosy.app Workonawww.workona.com Safari Keyword Searchhttp://safarikeywordsearch.aurlien.net/Wiprhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/wipr/id1320666476 Malwarebytes Browser Guard https://www.malwarebytes.com/browserguard Email: [email protected]: https://www.thepodtalk.net