There are a couple of ways to do it…įirst, you can indeed change it via the FireFox settings. To answer your question, it’s very easy to set Firefox as the default web browser on your MacBook. Personally, I like Safari just fine, but Chrome is my favorite go-to browser so I have it set as the default browser on my machines. Most folks who have always used Macs naturally prefer using Safari, but many long-time Windows users who end up switching to a Mac prefer to keep using either Firefox or Chrome. It’s a great browser for sure, and you’ve been using it for a long time. Rick’s answer: I certainly understand why you would prefer Firefox over Safari, Camilla. How do I make Firefox the default web browser on my new MacBook? I finally broke down and installed Firefox because I’ve used it for years and I’m just more comfortable with it.Īnyway, the links I click always open in Safari but I want them to open in Firefox instead. I tried using Safari for several days but I just can’t get used it it. Question from Camilla P.: I’ve always owned Windows computers but my daughter talked me into trying a MacBook after my years-old Toshiba laptop died a few weeks ago.