Opera Web Browser
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In today’s world, with viruses, worms, and hackers all trying to get at our personal and sensitive data, it’s more important than ever to do whatever we can to protect ourselves. And despite the constant patches, fixes, and upgrades, Internet Explorer has shown itself to be too easy to become infected or hacked. So how do you protect yourself in this sort of environment? The answer is Opera.
Opera is the best internet browser on the market and was developed by the Opera Software Company and first released in 1996, so it’s not a newcomer to the industry. It’s also free to download and install and runs on gaming systems, Smartphones, and PDAs. Opera is known by its twenty million users as the fastest and safest internet browser on the market.
Opera has always been a leader in innovations and safety. For example, tabbed browsing, which allows the user to have a single window with multiple tabbed sub-windows was introduced in Opera in 2000, whereas Internet Explorer didn’t release it until version 7 in 2006. Another great advance in Opera is called mouse gestures. This feature combines mouse movements with on screen prompts to quickly operate many functions. For instance, to page back the user would hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse to the left. The mouse prompt would then change to a back arrow, and when the user releases the button, they would page back.
Opera also includes standard browser features such as page zooming – the ability to zoom a page to different sized for easy viewing. Its download manager allows the user to quickly manage file downloads from the internet. It has a built in email client that let’s the user handle daily email requirements without needing a standalone program or relying on some of the public, free email sites that are known for spam and virus problems.
Also unlike the OS dependent Internet Explorer, Opera operates on a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Solaris. In addition, versions of Opera are available for mobile phones and PDAs using the Symbian, Windows Mobile, or Java ME operating systems. About forty million mobile phones come shipped with Opera already installed and ready to go. It is also the only web browser compatible with the Nintendo DS and Wii gaming systems.
Independent speed tests have shown Opera to be faster than Firefox and Safari, and infinitely faster than Internet Explorer 7. One exciting feature that helps in the speed department is its Speed Dial function. This allows the user to add up to nine links that are displayed automatically on a page when a new tab is opened. This keeps your “favorites” even more accessible. As you know, there are truly a handful of pages you visit more than all others, so why not have them always at hand on your speed dial. Another handy feature is the Trash Can which allows you to instantly reopen closed tabs. Never go fumbling through a cumbersome “history” list again.
Opera also excels at computer accessibility features. As innovative as the mouse gestures are for people who prefer not to or are physically unable to easily use a keyboard, Opera also supports a full set of keyboard shortcuts. In fact, the user can control virtually every aspect of the program using only the keyboard if they desire. The page zooming feature allows easier viewing for the visually impaired, and IBM’s voice control technology is also built in.
Security is one of the main reasons for choosing a web browser and in this department, Opera also exceeds expectations. It has built in phishing and malware protection and superior encryption on secure web sites. Operations that are overly complicated on other browsers, such as deleting private information and cookies, are handled with the click of a button. Automatic site checking algorithms are built in to warn the user if they are visiting a black listed or dangerous site. Saving passwords, which is a convenient but dangerous practice is protected in Opera by using a master password. According to an independent computer security expert, average unpatched security flaws in Opera over the last year is .01 compared to 38 in Internet Explorer or 5.77 in Firefox.
If you move between different computers, say work and home, Opera has a feature called Opera Link that allows you to quickly synch up your bookmarks, Speed Dial, and other saved data between these devices, even with your mobile phone. And speaking of history, Opera doesn’t just remember what pages you have been to, it remembers the content. If you need to get back to a recent page that had some great piece of information, you no longer have to scroll through history trying to find it, just use Opera’s Quick Find feature.
RSS feeds are becoming more and more popular, but bookmarking or subscribing to a feed only to find it’s not what you are looking for is time consuming. Use Opera’s Feed Preview to see a feed before you subscribe. Searching is also improved in Opera. If you need to do a search for information, just start typing the address bar. No need to clutter up the menu with a separate search window and address window, Opera does both in one handy location.
Let’s face it, in today’s computing environment, the internet browser is the most important and often used piece of software we have. Rather than just accepting what came with the computer, shouldn’t you have the fastest, safest, most customizable browser with the most innovative features on the market? Download and install the best internet browser. Get Opera today and start surfing the net like it should be.
Reviews (43)
AJ
April 29th, 2009 at 5:32 AM
Safari is without a doubt one of the hottest browsers today. My personal favorite
~AJ
MARK
April 29th, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Opera is my choice
Busalonium
June 19th, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Opera is an amazing browser, I only discovered Opera recently. I’ve been using IE for a while, I had downloaded firefox because everyone said it was brilliant, I found it overrated. Just for the sake of trying out chrome I downloaded chrome and considered making a switch, for the sake of being fair I also downloaded Safari but hated it.
I wasn’t really keen on any of them untill I looked at the wikipedia article on internet browsers and found out about Opera, as soon as I downloaded it I knew it was the greatest browser ever.
It is an awfully underrated browser and from personal experience with all the five main browsers I would rate Opera as the winner by a huge amount.
R35P3CT
June 30th, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Opera far most the best, fastest, secure etc… web browser you can found out there!!!
Vinay
July 18th, 2009 at 10:02 AM
opera is ddddddd bst luvd it mmuaahhhhhh
vibin
August 14th, 2009 at 6:16 AM
one thing i obsvd is…… it is verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast
Rdx_Blast
August 16th, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Opera is no doubt the best browser ever made. Fastest, safest and easiest to use. I don’t how people overrate firefox. It is faster than IE but not the fastest. Opera is the fastest browser.
Sean
September 10th, 2009 at 10:21 AM
I have never had a single problem with Opera. It has everything i want in a small package. With the mouse gestures etc, browsing has never been so quick and easy!
kirsty
September 13th, 2009 at 11:47 AM
idoo like opera i only got it last week but allready its my favourtie
Vahid
October 15th, 2009 at 6:41 AM
The best Internet browser. The best.
sami
October 17th, 2009 at 9:33 AM
the best Internet browser in the world full of features & ease to use and more
r414
October 21st, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Simply the best Internet experience!
Leon
November 1st, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Opera’s pretty good, but it lacks support for CSS3. Not much faster than other browsers.
Slick
November 4th, 2009 at 4:19 AM
I like opera and use it for my on-line banking for its 100% safe and sureness. To me it really is a tie between Opera and Mozilla. I hate with a passion IE it is just horrible with pop-ups etc… also don’t use Safari it is in the same league as IE with Windows based systems.
John
November 6th, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Nahh not for me
nbnbn
November 8th, 2009 at 5:37 PM
opera is my favorite im using it right now!!! and it has opera turbo like it has incresing speed!!! i give it 5 stars and two dhumbs up for my opinon
NSS
November 18th, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Opera is very fast and it has many features. So it has become my favorite browser after using IE, Mozilla and Chrome.
Lars
December 30th, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Opera is by far the best of the major browsers.
vikrant
December 31st, 2009 at 12:12 PM
it,s the world BEST BROWSER in every way…
Alperen
January 1st, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I have tried ALL internet browsers to date and opera is by far the best out there. its speed, its safety, and its reliability are unmatched. Opera has NEVER failed on me, EVER. You cannot personolize it as much as you can with Firefox, but it still is a lot better Firefox.
Ovee
January 9th, 2010 at 3:36 PM
I think opera is the best browser \o/
PRAJEET MEWR
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 AM
AFTER USING I.E-7,I.E-8,MODZILLA FIREFOX-3.5, AND NOW USING OPERA-10,I FOUND OPERA THE BEST,FASTEST,MOST SECURED AND HAVING MAXIMUM FEATURES TO BROWSE-HATS OFF TO OPERA TEAM FOR THIS SUPERB PRODUCT AND FOR FREE
HI!
January 24th, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Speed fails, but all else is good! Features are simply amazing!
kpn
February 9th, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Opera, my favorite nickname… To me OPERA is a best for a web browser. I know it after IE since IE (first) and have been still using it with another browsers as well. I would say it is my long and last web browser.
LostPropjet lololol
February 11th, 2010 at 10:47 PM
I like opera but sometimes gets annoying. I rather use Firefox but its starting to go wrong so Iam looking for a browser… Hope I find a good one.
Sami Alkhammash
February 18th, 2010 at 6:12 AM
I have used too many different Internet browser too many, under too many different OS’s…Opera is the best on all these different OS’s…I have opera mini installed in my blackberry…its simply the best browser on earth till today..
Aj@i
February 20th, 2010 at 7:04 AM
World’s best bro.
just believe me i am the topper anyway.
That1kid
February 27th, 2010 at 2:31 AM
soooooooooo
i almost thought of switching
to Opera after a minor
Google Chrome phase
(Google sucks by the way)
anyways I heard Opera
had voice commands
but then I found out wit was
only for XP users. =[
so when it get’s support for windows 7
i have a feeling it’ll be my new default
opera 1244
March 18th, 2010 at 3:57 PM
it`s faster browser but it has a problem on pictures,that it`s making me crazy
I thing opera is the best browser but it should fix problems with pictures.
Gwen
March 19th, 2010 at 9:03 PM
I found the interface nice, and fairly easy, and it was fairly fast. My second favorite browser, tied with Safari, Chrome taking first place.
Vishal
March 31st, 2010 at 1:40 PM
It is good! but Sometimes it gets stuck off on some websites and delay in response.
Buddhika
April 10th, 2010 at 2:57 PM
I have tried it and I realised that chrome is faster, easier and user friendly. If you try Chrome for few days, You will never use Opera again.
Mike
April 13th, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Wow how can HI say that the speed fails where as everyone else says that it is super fast? Something wrong. And also read Johns review it said “NAH NOT FOR ME” and he put 1 star for every category. John you are just waisting everybodys time and trying to deceive the GENUINE people who are ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR A DECENT WEB BROWSER. Your comment is the only one which gives 1 star for each. and everyone else is not complaing they say that its the best browseR Which means you are trying to WASTE OUR TIME AND DECEIVE US.
And Anyway Why does Buddhika say that Chrome is faster and other people say that Opera is faster and then some reviews say that Firefox is faster. Please Just STOP trying to deceive everybody else who is generally SEEKING for a web browser. We have not got time for people who are deceived themselves with web browsers. And honestly have nothing better to do then to try and deceive everybody else as well.
PERSONAL ADVICE: A WEB BROWSER AT THE END OF THE DAY IS A WEB BROWSER, YOU USE IT TO SEARCH THE INTERNET, EMAIL WHATEVER. THERE IS REALLY NO NEED TO KEEP ON SWITCHING WEB BROWSERS BECUASE OF SOME STUPID REASON LIKE SPEED, COME ON PEOPLE NOT EVERYTHING IN THIS WORLD WORKS THE WAY I WANT IT TO.. IF IM WAITING FOR A BUS I HAVE TO WAIT, I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE RIGHT WIFE, I HAVE TO WAIT TO PASS MY EXAMS AND GRADUATE, I HAVE TO WAIT FOR FOOD. YOU SEE NOT EVERYING IS FAST FAST FAST. IF THE BROWSER IS NOT SUPER FAST SO WHAT!!!! WHY WOULD YOU WAISTE TIME CHANGING AND CHANGING BROWSERS. JUST STICK WITH ONE BROWSER AND USE IT FOR WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO USE IT FOR, AND IM SURE THAT THAT IS NOT SPEED.
Michael R
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Opera is #1 in my book
Hemanth
May 4th, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Safari is THE BEST
Federico
May 26th, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Now , I’m downloading opera . I been use mozilla firefox since last 4 years . I read
the comment , most of you said opera is the best internet browser ever
Mica
June 11th, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Opera has always been fast opening pages & now it beats Chrome in the benchmarks as well.
http://clients.futuremark.com/peacekeeper/results.action?key=3jQW
The fastest browser with the most features & best User interface.
OMG
June 12th, 2010 at 11:48 PM
NO OFFENNSE TO OPERA FANS OUT THERE , but the truth is that either google chrome or safari are the best. i dont like chrome as it doens’t have a favourites tab. opera is OK, i guess… BUT safari owns them all!!!!! Speed, functions support and security are very good. however, since safari was for macs and not for windows, some people may find it hard to use. when the compact version of safari comes out, i bet that it’ll be at the top!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Micah
June 16th, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Opera 10.6 is very fast opening pages,
I have been using Opera for 10 years & its always been quick but in the last 6 months its gone supersonic Chrome & Firefox seem slow in comparison & in my opinion Opera is the best looking browser out there.
John
July 5th, 2010 at 5:19 AM
I had huge prooblems with it
jhane
July 18th, 2010 at 9:22 PM
safari is hard to download!!
sagar
August 10th, 2010 at 1:02 AM
opera rocks !!!
nate
August 18th, 2010 at 6:11 PM
hey mike calm down. no one cares what you think anyway. and with that ill leave a pointless comment. shazam
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