How do you disable opening Safari on macOS? I would like to disable opening Safari on my Mac. I don't want to delete or modify it in any way, I only want to prevent myself from opening the application itself (If I search for it, or try to open it, it shouldn't run).
I tried using Screen Time's Content Restrictions by going to the Content and Privacy Section &gt; Apps &gt; and unchecking Safari.
But Safari still opens when I am distracted and look for it.
Is there any way to stop Safari from opening?
I'm using macOS Catalina. Would updating to Big Sur / higher version help?
You could perhaps configure the Parental Controls to prevent browsing by limiting the websites you can view. (Big Sur may have slightly improved controls than Catalina.)
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchl8490d51e/11.0/mac/11.0
Though of course, there's nothing to stop you from turning the controls off.
Ultimately, I would suggest that the best solution is a non-technical one.