Although for years, the popularity of Opera, one of the oldest PC web browsers, has been crushed by Chrome and Firefox, it still remains one of the browsers that is renewed more frequently with the addition of special features that are not found in other web browsers. Therefore, if few make Opera the default browser on PC and mobile phones, it is still a program and an app to be always installed on a PC and smartphone, to use it when necessary.
With the release of Opera 60, it is worth returning to talk about this excellent and special web browser, which according to the statements of the developers of Opera Software " sets a new standard for browsers ". Opera 60 is therefore launched with a redesigned interface, the integration of a wallet for cryptocurrencies and the improvement of its famous free VPN.
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The interface design of Opera, renewed in this new version and fully customizable, distinguishes it from other browsers for its refined aesthetics and the menus very rich in buttons and features. The address bar at the top is similar to that of Chrome (Opera is based on Chromium, the same project behind Chrome). If you look at the top right near the buttons to close and iconize the program, you will notice a button with two lines and an arrow downwards that if pressed shows the summary of the open tabs . By hovering the mouse on the tabs in this list, you can see the quick preview, very convenient for those who open many tabs on the browser.
On the left side there is the Opera button at the top to access the menu of functions and options. the left sidebar instead includes the buttons of the functions added to Opera, including, as reported in the past, the buttons for chatting on Whatsapp, Messenger and Telegram inside Opera.
The other buttons on the left bar lead to search, history and then to special functions such as " my flow ", which allows you to share and send web pages and links on your phone (if you have installed Opera on Android and iPhone or Opera Flow ). Also in this bar you will find the key to read the news of the day and to manage the Crypto Wallet, to buy and manage virtual currency portfolios (for now only the virtual currency Ethereum ).
In addition to the settings, accessible by pressing the O on the top left, there is also a quick menu to customize the Opera interface, on the top right. Here you can choose the light theme or the dark theme, the background of the initial tab and then whether or not to show the buttons of the Opera functions, such as the Crypto Wallet, the News section and the "My Flow".
Opera's VPN, of which I have spoken several times, is really the added value of this web browser, because it is free, unlimited and allows you to open all obscured or blocked sites. Opera VPN can be activated in the advanced browser settings.
Other special Opera functions (unfortunately there is no Opera Turbo data compression function) that many may like are:
In essence Opera Browser remains a program to have on every computer, to be kept ready when functions like the VPN are needed and also preferable to browsers like Firefox, which in comparison seems to be far behind.
Opera downloads
You can download Opera for PC and you can go to the main page of the official Opera.com website.
With the release of Opera 60, it is worth returning to talk about this excellent and special web browser, which according to the statements of the developers of Opera Software " sets a new standard for browsers ". Opera 60 is therefore launched with a redesigned interface, the integration of a wallet for cryptocurrencies and the improvement of its famous free VPN.
READ ALSO: Best browsers to download for PC
The interface design of Opera, renewed in this new version and fully customizable, distinguishes it from other browsers for its refined aesthetics and the menus very rich in buttons and features. The address bar at the top is similar to that of Chrome (Opera is based on Chromium, the same project behind Chrome). If you look at the top right near the buttons to close and iconize the program, you will notice a button with two lines and an arrow downwards that if pressed shows the summary of the open tabs . By hovering the mouse on the tabs in this list, you can see the quick preview, very convenient for those who open many tabs on the browser.
On the left side there is the Opera button at the top to access the menu of functions and options. the left sidebar instead includes the buttons of the functions added to Opera, including, as reported in the past, the buttons for chatting on Whatsapp, Messenger and Telegram inside Opera.
The other buttons on the left bar lead to search, history and then to special functions such as " my flow ", which allows you to share and send web pages and links on your phone (if you have installed Opera on Android and iPhone or Opera Flow ). Also in this bar you will find the key to read the news of the day and to manage the Crypto Wallet, to buy and manage virtual currency portfolios (for now only the virtual currency Ethereum ).
In addition to the settings, accessible by pressing the O on the top left, there is also a quick menu to customize the Opera interface, on the top right. Here you can choose the light theme or the dark theme, the background of the initial tab and then whether or not to show the buttons of the Opera functions, such as the Crypto Wallet, the News section and the "My Flow".
Opera's VPN, of which I have spoken several times, is really the added value of this web browser, because it is free, unlimited and allows you to open all obscured or blocked sites. Opera VPN can be activated in the advanced browser settings.
Other special Opera functions (unfortunately there is no Opera Turbo data compression function) that many may like are:
- The option to limit energy consumption (in Settings> Advanced)
- The built-in ad blocker (but please put Navigaweb.net in exceptions !!)
- Sidebar customization
- Quick access, which brings up the keys Copy paste and save only by selecting text on the web pages, without having to press the right mouse button.
- Synchronizing data and favorites in an Opera account
- Password management
- Search pop up when selecting text (in Advanced Settings)
- Video in dedicated window or Picture in Picture (in Advanced Settings)
- Support for Chromecast
- Full support for Chrome Web Store extensions on Opera
In essence Opera Browser remains a program to have on every computer, to be kept ready when functions like the VPN are needed and also preferable to browsers like Firefox, which in comparison seems to be far behind.
Opera downloads
You can download Opera for PC and you can go to the main page of the official Opera.com website.
