How to Find and Install Safari Add Ons and Tools
Macintosh users that run the Safari Web browser will often try to find and install software that offers add ons and tools for improving Safari's functionality and usefulness. There are hundreds of add ons and tools available to help you customize your version of Safari. These include tools to help you manage cookies and strengthen your security features to those that block pop-up windows and enable tabbed browsing. With a little work, you should have no problem finding the right combination of add ons and tools to improve your Web browsing experience.
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Instructions
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Find Safari Add Ons and Tools
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Open up your Safari Web browser and type 'Safari Add Ons' into the Google tool bar.
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Browse through the search results for useful links and Web sites that offer downloadable Safari add ons and tools.
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Download any add ons and tools that you think might be useful and save them onto your desktop.
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Go to the Web site 'Version Tracker' (see Resources).
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Type 'Safari' into the search field at the top left hand corner of your screen.
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Browse through the list of utilities, add ons and tools that are available for download.
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Click on ones that interest you and carefully read through the description of the software and the product requirements needed to run it.
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Click on the 'Download Now' button and save the file on your desktop.
Install Your Add Ons and Tools
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Go to the folder for one of the add ons or tools you have downloaded and double-click on it.
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Locate the install icon and double-click on it.
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Follow the instructions given on how to successfully install the software.
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Repeat this process for all of the add ons and tools that you want to install.
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Tips & Warnings
You can download the latest version of Safari from the Download page on Apple's Web site (see Resources below).
An operating system of 10.4.2 or greater is needed in order to run Safari 2.0.1. If you are running OS 10.3, you will need to download Safari 1.0.
Advanced technical support for Safari can be accessed by talking to an expert at your local Apple Store or by visiting Apple's online Support Page (see Resources below).
Although this guide is written for Safari 2.0.1, certain add ons and tools may only work with previous versions of Safari.
Some Safari add ons and tools may alter some of your default security settings.
