Macs are Apple’s personal computer lineup — iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and more. They offer great capabilities that rival brands sometimes try to emulate. Protecting your MacBook Pro with a case will only make it last longer, so make sure to buy one if you haven’t yet. One of the handy features of macOS is the ability to use third-party browsers if you prefer another over Safari. Here’s how to download Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on a Mac.
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How to download Google Chrome on a Mac
- Launch Safari from the Launcher or Spotlight Search.
- Head to google.com/chrome.
- Click on Download Chrome in the middle of the screen.
- Double Click on the .dmg file once it finishes downloading.
- Drag the Chrome icon to the Applications folder, as instructed.
- Wait for it to finish copying.
- You will then see the Chrome icon in the Launcher. Click it.
- Allow macOS to launch it.
- Customize the settings you get the first time you launch the app.
- Voila! You can now use Google Chrome on your Mac.
How to download Microsoft Edge a Mac
- Launch Safari from the Launcher or Spotlight Search.
- Head to microsoft.com/edge.
- Click on Download in the middle of the screen.
- Agree to the Terms of Service after you read them by selecting Accept and download.
- Allow the download to commence and wait for it to complete.
- Double Click on the .pkg file once it finishes downloading.
- Go through the straightforward installation process and close it once it finishes.
- Click on Move to Trashwhen prompted.
- You will then see the Edge icon in the Launcher. Click it.
- Customize the settings you get the first time you launch the app.
- Voila! You can now use Microsoft Edge on your Mac.
There’s value in other browsers
As Mac owners know, not every app or web function plays well with Safari. What’s more, there are unique features you’ll get with another browser like Google Chrome that make it worth having as well. Most notably nowadays, this includes powerful AI tools on Chrome that can help you work faster and more efficiently. You’ll get the same AI integration, it should be noted, with the Microsoft Edge browser as well, featuring Microsoft’s own twists on the growing technology.
Do your research and see which browser meets your needs best. Or go ahead and download both, switching among the two (along with Safari) until you decide which one is worth keeping and becoming your new default browser. We named all three among the best web browsers for Mac, so you can’t go wrong no matter which one you choose.