To edit top hits on Safari, follow these steps:
1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click on “Safari” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Select “Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Preferences window, click on the “Search” tab.
5. Under the “Smart Search Field” section, you will see the option to “Preload Top Hit in the background.” Make sure this checkbox is unchecked. This will disable the Top Hits feature in Safari.
6. Close the Preferences window.
By disabling the preload of Top Hits in the background, Safari will no longer prioritize frequently visited websites or popular search results in the address bar. Instead, it will rely on your browsing history and bookmarks to suggest sites as you type.
Additionally, you can clear your Safari history to remove any existing Top Hits. Here’s how you can do that:
1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click on “History” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Select “Clear History” from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Clear History window, choose the time range for which you want to clear the history. You can select from the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history.
5. Click on the “Clear History” button to confirm.
This will remove all browsing history, including Top Hits, from Safari. Keep in mind that clearing your history will also remove any saved website data, such as usernames and passwords, so make sure you have those saved elsewhere if needed.
In summary, to edit top hits on Safari for Mac:
1. Disable the “Preload Top Hit in the background” option in Safari Preferences > Search.
2. Clear your Safari history to remove existing Top Hits.
By following these steps, you can effectively get rid of Top Hits in Safari and have more control over your browsing experience.