Only three days after releasing the sixth Beta version of the upcoming Mac OS X 10.10.3 Yosemite operating system, Apple seeded today yet another Public Beta version, tagged 14D130a. From the menu: select 'Browser Console' from the Web Developer submenu in the Firefox Menu (or Tools menu if you display the menu bar or are on macOS) from the keyboard: press Ctrl+Shift+J (or Cmd+Shift+J on a Mac).

While it might sound odd to discuss the best among web browsers for any platform — after all, all they exist for is to browse the web — you might be surprised how hefty a debate it is among users of various platforms and different browsers. These days, no matter what platform you’re on; from desktop to mobile phones to tablets, there is a variety of browser choices available to pick from. And almost all of them come with their own strengths and weaknesses that make them either coveted or hated (looking at you, O’ Internet Explorer — may you rest in peace!). Windows and Macs differ here significantly, thanks to the default browser they come with (discounting Windows 10 and its, of course). With OS X, you get a very, very capable browser out of the box, the mighty Safari, and for most users, that will be all they will ever need.

This is in stark contrast to Windows’ Internet Explorer, which is basically fired up just to download an alternate browser and be done with it forever. However, even on a Mac, there are a number of other browser choices available that you can employ should you wish for a different experience, or have a need that is not catered to by Safari (more on that later). So, here are our picks for the best browsers for Mac OS X, with the best at number and the rest following suit. Before we get to the actual list, a small disclaimer: you will find a lot of common names in this list, which might even prompt you to ponder why. The reality is, it’s hard to name the best Mac OS X browsers without these big names, but since they all have their merits and demerits, we will discuss them all one by one. Safari This one would hardly come as a surprise, but beyond doubt, the native Safari is the overall best browser for OS X. Over the years, Apple has heavily optimized its browser to work best within its own ecosystem, and while it’s hard to recommend Safari as the top choice for Windows, there is nothing better for Macs.

Transfer In the section “Transfer”, you are allowed to transfer all your videos such as converted, recorded, downloaded, or local to other devices like Android, iOS, USB drives, or external hard disks. Toolbox In the section “Toolbox”, you are allowed to use popular tools of Wondershare Video Converter. Its main features include VR converter, Screen recorder, GIF maker, or video metadata fixer. Burn In the section “Burn”, you are allowed to burn your videos directly to DVD or folders like DVD/ISO.

If you’re using a Macbook, Safari truly shines, since this is the only browser that you can freely use without making a significant dent to your battery life. Safari’s page rendering is blazing fast, stability is matchless on OS X and the existing feature set is expandable courtesy of a decent extensions gallery. It also comes with decent bookmark management, and the Reading List allows you to save web pages for offline viewing. Akin to its mobile counterpart, Safari for OS X also comes with a Reader view that removed clutter from web pages and keeps only relevant content for easy reading.

Safari’s password management is also stellar, and better than any other browser’s native offering. The is also the area where Safari falls a little short, seeing as how the number of available extensions doesn’t come close to Chrome’s extensions of Firefox’s add-ons. Extensions aren’t very easy to browse either, with Chrome doing a much better job in this area. Oh, and Safari also doesn’t support Flash, so if you frequent web pages that require the outdated medium, look elsewhere.

Engine: Apple’s proprietary WebKit License: LGPL Download link: Included in OS X 2. Firefox It was a really close call between Firefox and Google Chrome for the second spot on our list, with Firefox barely topping Chrome in only battery-friendliness.

Personally, I feel that’s a major deciding factor, seeing how one of the biggest strengths of OS X is the large battery timing that it offers. Firefox otherwise offers a really robust feature set with one of the best tab managements available on any browser. Page rendering is fast and the is nothing short of impressive.

Firefox also shines in download management, where its native download manager eliminates the need for any third party solutions that you will yourself scampering for in both Safari and Chrome. The browser also supports all the regular features like bookmark management, private browsing, web-form management, a capable editing console, spell checking and site-based security configurations, to name a few. Reverse image search for mobile. Since it’s available for a number of platforms, you can also take benefit of creating a Mozilla account and using that across all your devices for a smooth browsing experience. Engine: Gecko License: MPL 2.0. Download link: 3. Google Chrome For me, Google Chrome is a bittersweet experience on OS X. Before I praise Chrome for anything, allow me to clarify that it really kills your battery on a Macbook, and that’s one of its biggest pitfalls.