Database
Safari is the only browser that includes tools for managing the offline databases that will be part of the next generation of websites. The Databases pane in Safari 4 allows you to view tables and databases and even execute SQL queries.
Open Page With
To preview how different browsers render your web page, select an alternative browser by choosing Open Page With from the Develop menu.
Security
Phishing Protection
Safari protects you from fraudulent Internet sites. When you visit a suspicious site, Safari warns you about its suspect nature and prevents the page from loading.
Malware Protection
Safari recognizes websites that harbor malware before you visit them. If Safari identifies a dangerous page, it warns you about the suspect nature of the site.
Antivirus Integration
Thanks to support for Windows Attachment Monitor, Safari notifies your antivirus software whenever you download a file, image, application, or other item. This allows the antivirus software to scan each download for viruses and malware.
Private Browsing
When you surf the web on a shared or public Mac, Safari can protect your personal information, so you can check your bank account and email at the library or shop for birthday presents on the family Mac. Thanks to Private Browsing, Safari doesn’t save or cache any personal information you enter or pages you visit. It’s as if you were never there.
Pop-Up Blocking
By default, Safari intelligently blocks all unprompted pop-up and pop-under windows, so you can avoid distracting advertisements while you browse.
EV Certificates
Safari supports Extended Validation (EV) Certificates, allowing you to easily identify legitimate websites and businesses. For sites that have an EV Certificate, Safari displays the site’s name in green on the right side of the address field. Just click the name to learn more about the website’s security credentials.
Cookie Blocking
Some companies track the cookies generated by the websites you visit, so they can gather and sell information about your web activity. Safari is the first browser that blocks these tracking cookies by default, better protecting your privacy. Safari accepts cookies only from your current domain.
Safe Downloads
Safari works with Mac OS X to tag every download with information about when and where it was downloaded. When you attempt to open a downloaded application, Mac OS X reminds you where it came from before opening it for the first time, so you can be sure it’s legitimate.
