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Old 22-03-2008, 11:05 AM
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Sick of Safari opening links in a new window?
You can set Safari preferences to open links in a new tab instead of a new window - but it doesn't always work. Even with plug-ins like SafariStand there's usually one or two exceptions.

TUAW have found a hidden preference in Safari 3.1 that changes this - just a quick Terminal command and it's single-window goodness forever. Huzzah!

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defaults write com.apple.Safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool true
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Old 22-03-2008, 11:20 AM
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Yeah - I like it. Much better than a new window each time you click a link, or having to command/click.

Good stuff - thanks tcn33
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:08 PM
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but the little status bar still says it's opening a new window!
i will pay it no heed...
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:09 PM
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I just have the scroll wheel button set to open in a new tab. Never had an issue
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:09 PM
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You wonderful, amazing man.

If anyone uses NAB online banking, you will appreciate this like no-other.

woo!
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:28 PM
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If anyone uses NAB online banking, you will appreciate this like no-other.
Well, crap - this appears to be the one place this tip doesn't work for me. Clicking the internet banking login button still spawns a new window.

I knew this was too good to be true

edit: ah, it seems this only works on "target: _blank" links, not new windows spawned via Javascript. Oh well, still works 90% of the time I guess.
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:32 PM
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Well, crap - this appears to be the one place this tip doesn't work for me. Clicking the internet banking login button still spawns a new window.

I knew this was too good to be true

edit: ah, it seems this only works on "target: _blank" links, not new windows spawned via Javascript. Oh well, still works 90% of the time I guess.
Dangit!

There must be a way.

Because having a safari window cover your entire 30" monitor for that tiny login screen is disgusting.
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:59 PM
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Well, there's this - but the next Safari update might break it. Or it might break Safari. Worth a try though.
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Old 22-03-2008, 02:16 PM
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