Troubleshooting Text Degradation in Safari on Hackintosh

Guide:

If you're experiencing text degradation in Safari on your Hackintosh, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

  1. Clear Safari Cache: Clearing the cache in Safari can help resolve rendering issues. Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy, and then click on "Manage Website Data." Select "Remove All" to clear the cache.

  2. Disable Safari Extensions: Some Safari extensions may interfere with website rendering and cause text degradation. Try disabling all Safari extensions and see if the issue persists.

  3. Update Safari: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Safari available for your operating system. Check for updates in the App Store and install any available Safari updates.

  4. Check System Fonts: Corrupted or missing system fonts can sometimes cause text rendering issues. Verify that all required system fonts are installed and not corrupted.

  5. Reset Safari Settings: Resetting Safari settings to default can help resolve various issues, including text degradation. Go to Safari > Preferences > Advanced, and then click on "Reset Safari."

  6. Check System Preferences: Incorrect settings in System Preferences, such as display resolution or font smoothing, can affect text rendering in Safari. Verify that your display settings are configured correctly.

  7. Test in Safe Mode: Boot your Hackintosh into Safe Mode by holding down the Shift key during startup. Safe Mode disables third-party extensions and startup items, which can help identify if a third-party component is causing the issue.

  8. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that you are using the latest graphics drivers compatible with your hardware. Check the manufacturer's website for updated drivers and install them accordingly.

  9. Monitor System Resources: Monitor your system's CPU and memory usage while using Safari. High resource usage may indicate performance issues that could affect text rendering.

  10. Check for macOS Updates: Ensure that your macOS installation is up to date. Check for any available system updates in System Preferences > Software Update and install them.

  11. Test on Different Websites: Test Safari on different websites to see if the text degradation issue is specific to certain websites or if it occurs universally.

  12. Seek Community Support: If the issue persists, reach out to online forums and communities dedicated to Hackintosh users for additional support and troubleshooting assistance. Other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights and solutions.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you can hopefully resolve the text degradation issue in Safari on your Hackintosh.

Text degradation in Safari
Text degradation in Safari

Occasionally text on a website suddenly changes into garbage. What could be the cause? Should I worry about my hardware? iMac13,2 (27" late 2012), 20GB, 2TB, 14.3.1. OCLP 1.4.2 but it also occurred in earlier versions.

Safari website rendering suddenly degraded

Author: @mytwocts