Make google.co.uk default in search box in safari
I was hoping that by version 4 of safari we really should be able to change the search engine in the search box. I am happy with it searching google but it searches google.com not google.co.uk!
This is such a simple thing, but leaves anyone outside of the US with an unusable feature.
Apple seems to neglect the non USA customers generally, such as with the US english dictionary.
Anyone have any suggestions or know how to make a request to apple?
HI,
Try here.
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2009032004345842
If the information in that link doesn't help, you can use the GoogleUK page. Just Bookmark it or add to your Bookmark bar.
http://www.google.co.uk/
You can use Apple Feedback here.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html
Carolyn
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