Safari And Secure Websites

I was asked a question today about doing online banking from your iPad, "How do you know it's secure since the 'https' doesn't show in the address bar. Here's the answer.

When you go to a secure (encrypted) website the Safari browser tab will show a tiny lock symbol to the right of the site's name. If the text and lock icon are gray then the site has a standard digital identity certificate. If the tab text and lock icon are green then the site has an Extended Validation (EV) certificate.

The EV certificate requires more extensive identity verification from the website so it's better, more secure, when you see the green.

How to alphabetize Book Marks in Safari

In Safari, press on the book icon (the bookmark button). Select "Edit." Press and hold the area with the three lines (to the right of this symbol: >). Now you can drag any bookmark around within that folder.

You can also use this method to move any bookmark folders around. It's not as easy as having the computer sort for you, but it'll do.

Hope this helps.