How to change what apple mail opens links with

By default, Apple Mail opens links in the default system browser, Safari. However, you can change this behavior to open links in a different browser or application. Here's how:

Method 1: Change the default browser in System Preferences

1. Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
2. Click on "General".
3. Click on "Default web browser".
4. Select the browser you want to use from the dropdown menu (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.).

Method 2: Change the default browser in Apple Mail

1. Open Apple Mail.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
3. Select "Preferences".
4. Click on the "General" tab.
5. Click on the "Default browser" dropdown menu.
6. Select the browser you want to use from the dropdown menu (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.).

Method 3: Use a third-party plugin or extension

If you want to open links in a specific application, such as a PDF viewer or a note-taking app, you can use a third-party plugin or extension. For example:

• For PDFs, you can use the "PDF Viewer" plugin, which allows you to open PDF links in a PDF viewer of your choice.
• For note-taking apps, you can use the "Evernote" or "Simplenote" plugin, which allows you to open links in those apps.

To install a plugin or extension, follow these steps:

1. Open Apple Mail.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
3. Select "Preferences".
4. Click on the "General" tab.
5. Click on the "Manage Plugins" button.
6. Search for the plugin or extension you want to install.
7. Click on the "Install" button to install the plugin or extension.

Method 4: Use a script

If you're comfortable with scripting, you can use a script to change the default browser or application for opening links in Apple Mail. For example, you can use AppleScript to open links in a specific browser or application.

To use a script, follow these steps:

1. Open AppleScript Editor (located in the Applications/Utilities folder).

2. Create a new script by clicking on "File" > "New" > "Script".

3. In the script editor, type the following code:

   tell application "Apple Mail"
    set default browser to "Google Chrome"
   end tell

   Replace "Google Chrome" with the name of the browser or application you want to use.

4. Save the script as an application (e.g., "Change Default Browser.app").

5. Open Apple Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "General".

6. Click on the "Default browser" dropdown menu and select the script you created.

Note that these methods may not work for all links or all applications, and some links may still open in the default system browser.