Here’s a shocker: Apple’s net worth as of 2023 is over $2.5 trillion.
Apple is the first company to reach this milestone, and its net worth growth is because of its commitment to creating innovative products. With thousands of Apple products sold globally, the brand’s ecosystem is the most trusted. Among the critically acclaimed products in Apple’s portfolio are the much-loved Mac computers and laptops. Macs work smoothly most of the time but sometimes encounter glitches. It might be because the device is due for a software update or there are macOS bugs that need fixing. There are also some rare instances where one or two of the default Mac apps start malfunctioning. For instance, Safari problems may occur at times.
Safari is the default web browser of Apple devices, and Mac users swear by this browser as it is perfectly optimized for performance without consuming too much critical system resources. Also, macOS Ventura has introduced some significant updates to this web browser. Two major Safari updates for macOS Ventura users are:
- Passkeys – Designed to replace passwords as a safer and easier sign-in method.
- Shared Tab Groups – You can improve collaboration by sharing a set of tabs with others. The Tab Group updates instantly as you work with your team.
Although this web browser is excellent with advanced security protections, problems occur from time to time that Mac users don’t want to encounter. To ensure you can smoothly access the Internet and finish your daily to-do list on time, here are the common Safari problems and their solutions.
Safari Crashing Constantly
The web browser crashing constantly is a common problem faced by Mac users with Safari. In most cases, this is due to too many tabs or windows opening or the browser using more memory than your system can handle. Or it might be caused because of incompatible extensions or plugins.
The fix is to close the tabs or windows you are not using and uninstall the incompatible extensions or plugins. You can also restart your Mac to give your system a fresh start and then relaunch Safari.
Safari Can’t Connect To The Server
The Safari can’t establish a secure connection or Safari can’t connect to server error is common with Mac users. But this isn’t really a problem.
Safari is an excellent browser with advanced security and privacy features. The browser warns users if they are visiting fraudulent websites. So, if the website is unsecured, you will see the error message mentioned above. In this case, it is best not to visit the website you are trying to reach.
Other instances when you might see this error message are when the URL is misspelled, the date and time are incorrectly set, or the DNS server records are mixed up. Fix the problem by checking the URL’s spelling, setting the correct date and time, and changing to a different DNS server.
Website Compatibility Issues
Some websites might not load properly in Safari because of compatibility problems between the website code structure and your web browser.
You can try opening the website in other browsers like Firefox or Chrome. These two browsers are compatible with older website codes. Safari, on the other hand, is compatible with newer versions.
Safari Is Frozen
If Safari has suddenly stopped responding or working, follow these steps to get back on track.
- Force quit an unresponsive Safari by pressing Option + Command + Escape on your Mac keyboard. Then, relaunch the application after waiting a couple of minutes.
- Quit background processes that may interfere with Safari and cause it to misbehave. You can terminate the background process in the Activity Monitor. Open the Activity Monitor > enter Safari in the search field and see the active processes. Then, run the diagnostic and let the Activity Monitor mark the unresponsive processes. If you see red-colored Safari-related lines, they are the issues impacting Safari’s performance. Double-click on the processes and quit them.
- Finally, restart your Mac and relaunch Safari.
Safari is Running Slow
Safari browser running slow is a common issue and might be caused due to a few problems. For instance, a gazillion active tabs might be slowing down the browser. You can free some resources by closing the unnecessary tabs, which will speed up the browser. Or there might be too many cookies, cache, and website data stored on your Mac that may date back to antiquity. Typically, most browsing history is irrelevant and only slows down the browser. You can clear your browsing history and improve your web browsing experience.
The Bottom Line
So, don’t flinch the next time you encounter a Safari problem. Instead, simply implement the solutions discussed above, and you’ll be on the right track to finish your tasks.
Do you have any Safari tricks to share that will help overcome problems and smoothen the browsing experience? Please share them below without hesitation.
