Safari 1.0.3 and links on websites
I am using OS 10.2.8 and Safari 1.0.3 and find that some links (in blue) do not respond as they should, or respond at all.
Can I download a later version of Safari which will correct this problem ...without having to upgrade to OS 10.3?
Or is there a change I should make to safari 103 preferences which will correct this problem?
Steve
iMac G4 Flatscreen Mac OS X (10.2.x)
Hi John!
Another troublesome font is Times RO.
Info here Safari: "Times RO" font may prevent some pages from loading.
Good Luck!
ali b
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If you have trouble following those instructions, see below.
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Fix Some Browser Pop-ups That Take Over Safari.
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2. There is no anti-malware that can detect everything targeting the Mac.
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7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
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I share my ipad with my teenage daughter and I'm trying to find out if she's lying to me. Obviously she's swearing that she has "no idea" how these got there and I'm trying to keep her safe (she's only 14).
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