IMac Users - couple of questions

Geddyfleaharris · #1 04-23-2008, 08:22 PM

I bought an IMac last weekend and the wife and I are just getting used to it after a decade of PCs. I have a couple of basic questions (no not Garage Band - haven't even gone there yet!):

1) Is there no drop down menu off the address bar like on PCs where you can just pick an address you have previously visited or do you always have to use your bookmarks?

2) Is there no autofill for usernames on log on pages?

3) On a PC you can have 3 or 4 explorer windows open can you not do that with Safari on IMac?

Pretty basic questions I know but we have not solved them yet. Thanks for any directions we get!!

iamlowsound · #2 04-23-2008, 08:35 PM

The answer to all of your questions, firefox. Also, tabbed browsing is your best friend.

lowsound

gckat · #3 04-23-2008, 08:41 PM

+1 on the Firefox.

If you want to keep using Safari, go into Safari's preferences and there's a tab for autofill. Check all the stuff you want to autofill for.

Marcury · #4 04-23-2008, 08:47 PM

All Mac browsers have a bookmarks menu. CMD (apple key) D saves bookmarks. You can also drag any URL from the address field to the area below and it will be saved there.

Most webpages have a remember me toggle which sets a cookie for autofill. Safari is the only one i know with an autofill preference.

Alll browsers will open multiple windows or tabs.

Marcury · #5 04-23-2008, 08:51 PM

I just looked Firefox has a password preference under security tab.

crispygoat · #6 04-23-2008, 09:12 PM

 + N for the new window.
 + T for new tab.

as for the drop down menu, i guess you get used to it.. or simply use Firefox.

Geddyfleaharris · #7 04-24-2008, 09:23 AM

Thanks guys! Most helpful.

Geoff St. Germaine · #8 04-24-2008, 09:55 AM

I would also suggest checking out Camino for the Mac. It's pretty similar to Firefox. I prefer Camino, but they are pretty similar.

http://caminobrowser.org/

Marcury · #9 04-24-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff St. Germaine

I would also suggest checking out Camino for the Mac. It's pretty similar to Firefox. I prefer Camino, but they are pretty similar.

http://caminobrowser.org/

+1 on Camino.

Yvon · #10 04-24-2008, 01:47 PM

am I the only one who use safari almost exclusively?

IanStephenson · #11 04-24-2008, 02:43 PM

I use Safari most of the time. Works great no problems.

It's work installing firefox for the odd site that Safari screw up. Opera is nice too, but Safari integrates best with the Mac environment - for obvious reasons. It's UI and general behaviour make up for the minor features that are missing.

Ian

El Kabong · #12 04-24-2008, 02:56 PM

I use safari and my wife uses camino, we each have our own browser so its set up how we like it.

Yvon · #13 04-24-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Geddyfleaharris

I bought an IMac last weekend and the wife and I are just getting used to it after a decade of PCs. I have a couple of basic questions (no not Garage Band - haven't even gone there yet!):

1) Is there no drop down menu off the address bar like on PCs where you can just pick an address you have previously visited or do you always have to use your bookmarks?

2) Is there no autofill for usernames on log on pages?

3) On a PC you can have 3 or 4 explorer windows open can you not do that with Safari on IMac?

Pretty basic questions I know but we have not solved them yet. Thanks for any directions we get!!

By the way, to open a new link in a new tab with safari at least, just od the CMD key and click on the link.
You can have as many open window as you want, but I find that not very practical on the mac, since there is no address bar on the bottom of the screen.
To see what is open just hit F3 and you will see all your windows that are open.

Brim · #14 04-24-2008, 05:34 PM

You can also set your mighty mouse to do Expose (F3 or fn+F9) - check your mouse preferences. I think the default if squeezing the sides together. I turned it off cause it felt weird.

I've been using the latest Beta version of Firefox - works awesome. I found the scrolling is faster for some reason than Safari.

Brim · #15 04-24-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yvon

am I the only one who use safari almost exclusively?

If you're a TB Classifieds addict, read this: [url="http://www.macworld.com/article/132285/2008/02/paypal.html"]MacWorld | Paypal: Steer clear of Safari[url].

Brim · #16 04-24-2008, 05:40 PM

last post...

A cool keyboard shortcut I found is command+option(alt)+shift+Q will close all open apps and log you out. I still ahven't found a shortcut way to "lock" the Mac to the login screen, other than using the mouse and click the top right screen icon for login window. Anyone know?

iamlowsound · #17 04-24-2008, 05:46 PM

The only reason that I use firefox over safari is that I find firefox loads faster.

lowsound

worker201 · #18 04-25-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brim

If you're a TB Classifieds addict, read this: MacWorld | Paypal: Steer clear of Safari.

Paypal only issued that warning because Safari doesn't go that extra mile to point out when a complete idiot is about to fall for a phishing scam. It's kinda like accusing the city of not putting big flashing warning signs next to the 3-foot wide crater in your street - if you drive with your eyes open, you can probably see it and avoid it. In no way has the security of Safari been compromised, and Safari is completely compatible with Paypal.