Changing The Default Browser on OSX

With the latest release of Safari 5.0.1 and the Safari Extension Gallery, I have finally moved away from Firefox as my default browser.

Changing this on OSX is fairly simple; open Safari, go to the Safari menu and down to Preferences… (cmd + , which also works in Mail). On the General tab, select your choice of browser from the drop-down.

Setting the Default Browser on OSX

There are some great extensions to choose from, including CodaNotes, BetterSource, MeasureIt and ResizeMe. Web designers and developers who are use to working with Firebug inside Firefox also have a similar tool available directly from inside Safari. Just go to the Preferences > Advanced and check the Show Develop Menu box.