New, smarter Opera browser cuts startup time by more than 80% There are two types of people in the world: those who like to have only a few tabs open in their browser, and those who like to have a lot of tabs open in their browser. For the latter folks, we have good news. […]
VPN should be an essential tool for all internet users A free, no-log, easy-to-use VPN is available directly in the Opera desktop browser – out today. With this launch, Opera is the first major browser to release a built-in VPN service. “If people knew how the internet truly works, I believe they all would use […]
Users watch 842 000 hours of video pop out per month The latest version of Opera for computers, released today, revamps the new video pop out feature. This unique technology allows users to easily detach and move a video to the side of the screen, so they can continue watching while working, playing or doing […]
A new battery saver feature is ready today in Opera for computers. Test results show that, once enabled, it extends a laptop’s battery life by up to 50%, while keeping the laptop cooler. Reducing overheating is especially important during the summer months when people travel with their laptops. The new battery savings are possible thanks […]
Opera for computers has become the first major browser to feature a battery saver – out today in the developer stream. The new mode extends the laptop battery life by up to 50% compared to earlier versions of the Opera browser and to Google Chrome. The web browser is among the most used software on […]
Opera is today unveiling a free VPN client with unlimited data usage in its newest developer version. All other VPNs for the major desktop browsers are extensions, with most of them based on a paid-subscription model or offering limited data usage. A VPN – or virtual private network – allows you to browse the web […]
Opera for computers is launching an integrated ad-blocking feature in its newest developer version, out today – the first major PC browser to do so. Once enabled, the ad-blocking feature speeds up webpage load times by as much as 90%, compared to browsing with the option disabled. The integrated ad-blocking technology also gives on average […]
With a new bookmark tree view, password synchronization and animated themes, as well as a convenient SurfEasy VPN download option, the latest version of Opera for computers brings you more privacy, convenience, and personalization options. More privacy Recent findings from Opera’s research shows that people really do care about privacy in the web, but they […]
Sidebar extensions, tiny pieces of software that you can use while you browse, are available on the latest version of the Opera for computers browser. With this exclusive feature, you can use notes and other handy tools right next to the web content and can even interact with it. You can now choose to have […]
Jon Hicks, the renowned graphic designer, has joined Opera Software to lead its desktop design team. He will be responsible for the user interface of Opera for computers, which is used by more than 55 million people. Previously, Jon Hicks worked for companies including Mozilla, Skype and Spotify. He has created logos, emoticons, interfaces and […]
