The Burly Blog
Guides on browser profiles, link routing, and getting every link to the right place on your Mac.
The Best Browser Picker for Mac in 2026
The best browser pickers and link routers for macOS in 2026, compared honestly: Finicky, Velja, Choosy, Bumpr, OpenIn, Browserosaurus, and Burly.
Give Every Browser Profile an Emoji, a Color, and a Hotkey
Make browser profiles instantly recognizable on a Mac. Assign each one an emoji, a color tint, and a global hotkey so the right profile is one keystroke away.
Open Any Browser Profile With a Keyboard Shortcut on macOS
Launch any Chrome, Safari, or Firefox profile straight to a fresh tab with one global keyboard shortcut on a Mac. No link, no picker, no clicking through menus.
How to Change Your Default Browser on macOS (and a Smarter Alternative)
Change your default browser on macOS in a few clicks, understand what the setting really controls, and learn when a link router beats a single default.
Work vs. Personal: Keeping Browser Profiles Separate on a Mac
Keep work and personal browsing cleanly separated on a Mac. A practical setup for profiles across Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, plus how to route every link.
How to Open Links in a Specific Browser Profile on macOS
Open any link in the exact Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge profile you want on a Mac, without copying URLs between windows. Here is the reliable way.