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New Englander 02-04-2025 04:26 PM

Macbook Question
 
On a Mac, using Safari I notice there is no way to update or reload the page. Am I missing something? :posting:

BuddaDude 02-04-2025 04:46 PM

Explorer website refresh
 
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Click the circled arrow on right side of the website URL.

FFlank 02-04-2025 05:20 PM

Agree with clicking the circle. Also, Command-R should do the trick

New Englander 02-05-2025 09:44 AM

Thanks

ElDiabloJoe 02-05-2025 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2407226)
Thanks

Hey NE, how are you doing with that learning curve? Starting to like the Mac? How about the lack of viruses and screen-freezing? Or those multiple "Updates?" Do you miss that blue screen of Windows death yet?

New Englander 02-05-2025 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2407265)
Hey NE, how are you doing with that learning curve? Starting to like the Mac? How about the lack of viruses and screen-freezing? Or those multiple "Updates?" Do you miss that blue screen of Windows death yet?

The Safari learning curve is going slower than I anticipated. I'm used to Chrome The Mac is a beautiful machine. Only one update on the Mac so far.

ElDiabloJoe 02-05-2025 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2407301)
The Safari learning curve is going slower than I anticipated. I'm used to Chrome The Mac is a beautiful machine. Only one update on the Mac so far.

I'm primarily a Safari browser guy also. I moved to it from Internet Explorer (Microsoft). If it helps any, the upper left Apple symbol is all about the machine itself. The other menu items will vary depending on what software app is active. Under the software name (i.e. - Safari) will have a drop down menu with a lot of familiar options. Moving along to File, Edit, View, etc. will all be similar. One thing to keep in mind, when trying to save or open files in another format, the Apple terms are Import and Export for those function. So instead of "Save As, then .pdf or .wpd or .doc" you would "export" to filename.doc

Hope this helps.

HBKoerner 02-06-2025 06:35 AM

You can use Chrome on your Mac. Just go to the App Store, search for Chrome, and download it. Once it is on your computer, you can go to Settings to make it your default browser.

Kamaaina 02-06-2025 07:00 AM

Chrome for the Mac works well, so does Firefox.

spinner1001 02-06-2025 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamaaina (Post 2407349)
Chrome for the Mac works well, so does Firefox.

Indeed.

OP, if one uses their Macbook on battery, Safari is more efficient in lower power usage, allowing the battery to last longer.

Also, experts consider Chrome to be a memory hog when leaving many browser tabs open. That may not matter to you depending on your usage.

ndf888 02-06-2025 07:38 AM

Agreed on Chrome as a much more reliable browser
 
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Originally Posted by HBKoerner (Post 2407343)
You can use Chrome on your Mac. Just go to the App Store, search for Chrome, and download it. Once it is on your computer, you can go to Settings to make it your default browser.

You’ll have a much smoother experience with Chrome. Just download it and make it your default browser.

Nana2Teddy 02-06-2025 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2407029)
On a Mac, using Safari I notice there is no way to update or reload the page. Am I missing something? :posting:

Since you’ve already received the answer I’ll just add that YouTube is your friend. It has videos that answer any question you might have, and even instruction videos for any Mac topic. Gary at macmost .com is also great for free short topical instruction videos, and even Mac classes. Have loved Macs since 2007. Enjoy!

Rhonda West 02-06-2025 08:54 AM

Safari
 
To refresh SAFARI I prefer to pull-down VIEW (upper left across top) and choose RELOAD PAGE.

bp243 02-06-2025 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddaDude (Post 2407031)
Click the circled arrow on right side of the website URL.

Wow…thank you for the clear visual. How do you create that arrow?

BrianL99 02-06-2025 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bp243 (Post 2407393)
Wow…thank you for the clear visual. How do you create that arrow?

You don't "create it", it's there in the corner, once a page loads. See attached.


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