Safari not working after Ventura 13.5.2 update. Had to move to Chrome! "Safari can't find the server"

You can’t change things in Safari if Safari won’t open!

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with Safari after the Ventura 13.5.2 update. If Safari is displaying the message "Safari can't find the server," it typically indicates a problem with your internet connection or DNS settings. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. **Check your Internet Connection**:

- Ensure that your device is connected to the internet and that your connection is stable.

2. **Restart Safari**:

- Sometimes, simply quitting and reopening Safari can resolve temporary glitches.

3. **Clear Safari Cache and Cookies**:

- Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.

- Click on "Manage Website Data..." and remove all website data.

- Also, you can clear history from the Safari menu.

4. **Reset Safari**:

- In Safari, go to Safari > Reset Safari.

- Check the options you want to reset (e.g., clear history, remove all website data) and click "Reset."

5. **Check DNS Settings**:

- Go to System Preferences > Network.

- Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

- Click on "Advanced" and go to the "DNS" tab.

- Remove any DNS servers listed there and add Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or your ISP's recommended DNS servers.

6. **Disable Extensions and Plug-Ins**:

- Extensions or plug-ins can sometimes cause issues. Try disabling them by going to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

7. **Check for macOS Updates**:

- Make sure your macOS is up to date. Sometimes, updating the operating system can resolve compatibility issues.

8. **Reset Safari to Default**:

- If none of the above steps work, you can reset Safari to its default settings by going to Safari > Preferences > Advanced and clicking "Reset."

9. **Check Firewall and Security Software**:

- Sometimes, firewall or security software can block Safari's access to the internet. Check your security software settings to ensure they are not causing the issue.

Well, ya know, in Safari 16+ there is no "Preferences" in the menu any longer, it's now "Settings". And there's no "Reset" in Advanced either.

Anyway, none of this worked for me. Sudden occurrence today, no links from Mail messages will open in Safari. They all work fine in Opera or Firefox.