How do you customize your Mac Safari preferences for better browsing? or What are your must-change se

Question-based reply: Anyone know how to force HTTPS everywhere in mac safari preferences? I swear it used to be easier.

Meanwhile, I always:
- Disable "Allow websites to check for Apple Pay" (Privacy tab). Feels invasive.
- Set downloads to "Ask for location"—no more mystery files in Downloads hell.

Extensions like HTTPS Everywhere (RIP) had this covered—alternatives?