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Why Opera?

Speed up your surfing

Opera is fast. From the way pages load, to the handy ways you can perform common actions more quickly, this browser has been built for speed. When using slow connections such as crowded WiFi or dial-up, turning on Opera Turbo can more than double webpage-loading speed. With Opera, you will spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the Web.

Get the fastest JavaScript engine ever

The new Carakan JavaScript engine introduced in Opera 10.50 has now been enhanced to run more quickly than ever – over 75% faster! This makes Opera 10.61 the fastest browser on Earth in performance tests such as Peacekeeper and SunSpider.

Browse more quickly on slow connections

Opera Turbo uses compression technology that provides significant improvements in browsing speeds over limited-bandwidth connections, for example, when using a crowded Wi-Fi in a cafe or a slow dial-up modem.

See smooth animations and super-fast graphics

Everything in Opera is drawn on your screen, using Opera's new high-performance Vega graphics library. This enables super fast and smooth graphics, from everything from tab switching to animation on webpages.

Make the most of your mouse

Mouse gestures let you perform common browser operations with quick mouse movements. Navigate back and forward, open and close windows, or even reload a page with intuitive gestures.

Make the Web easier

Opera's designers put great thought into making browsing enjoyable with less effort. It is simple to search – just type your query into the address field. Getting to your favorite sites could not be easier, thanks to the Speed Dial that beautifully shows your selection of websites and launches them with one click. When you use a mobile phone, or another computer, Opera Link also keeps your bookmarks synchronized and lets you use them from everywhere.

Search right from the address field

You can use your preferred search engine directly from the address field in Opera. Search keywords also allow you to easily use any other search engine of your choice without having to navigate to the search engine's website first or select it from a list.

Find your way back with a smart address field

By typing in the address field, you can search through items in your history and bookmarks. Results will show that match actual page content, making it easy to find pages that you have visited. Deleting pages from your history can also be done directly from the results drop-down menu.

Use any search engine from the browser

It is easy to use your favorite search engine whenever you want – from the search field, the address field or even the context menu. You can also add any search engine. Simply right-click in the search field of a search engine’s website and select Create Search.

Quickly find what you need in any page

Find in page is brilliant in Opera. All matching results are highlighted, so they are clearly visible. You can fine-tune your search to match all the text, just the whole word or only the links or the page. This feature can be accessed from keyboard shortcuts such as [.] (period) for text and [,] (comma) for links.

Multitask effectively with flexible tabs

Tabs are sophisticated in Opera, allowing you to browse multiple sites at the same time. You can drag tabs to sort them in the order you prefer or pull a tab out of the browser window to make the tab a separate window.

Get a quick look inside your tabs

When you hover the mouse pointer over a tab, a preview shows you the content of that page. In Opera 10.61, tab previews are refined to look better than ever, featuring smooth transitions as you move between tabs.

Get a better view of open webpages

Visual tabs show a small thumbnail for each website in addition to the page title and icon. You can drag the tab bar to the desired height to adjust the thumbnail size accordingly.

Keep your spelling in check

The spell checker in Opera helps you write better in your browser so that any text, such an email or a blog post, is clear and correct. Misspelled words show a red underline as you type, and corrections can be chosen by right-clicking the misspelled word. Opera's spell checker uses the popular Hunspell dictionary, ensuring the most complete and updated list of languages.

Make reading easier on the eyes

Zoom lets you magnify content to read websites with small text easily or zoom out to see the whole webpage. Opera's zoom looks superb as it resizes all elements of the page, not just the size of the text.

Have your data wherever you need it

Opera Link lets you synchronize data of your choice online or among different computers and devices. Synchronize your Speed Dials, bookmarks, custom searches, history and notes between your work and home computers. You can also take your bookmarks with you on your phone.

Do more with unique features

Opera is packed with useful features that allow you to get more out of surfing. When downloading files, a sophisticated download manager lets you keep track of them, and even works with BitTorrent. You can use content blocking to stop annoying or offensive content from interrupting your browsing. You can also use the flexible Opera Mail client that integrates email with your browsing experience.

Stay in control of your downloads

Download files more quickly. As soon as you click on a file to save it, Opera starts downloading it, so there is no wasted time. Pause and resume downloads with the push of a button, and choose multiple files to download simultaneously. Support for BitTorrent is also included, which allows you to download torrents without the need for a separate application.

Eliminate distractions with content blocking

You can block images, pop-ups and plug-ins that you do not want to see. Right-click and choose “Block Content” to disable annoying elements selectively. In Opera, smart pop-up blocking is turned on by default.

Email with a powerful, efficient mail client

Opera browser offers an email client; Opera Mail, designed to optimize your daily email-handling requirements. It organizes, indexes and sorts your messages, so you can spend more time doing the real work. Best of all, it is built right into your browser. You can use Opera Mail with popular providers such as FastMail.FM, Gmail and Yahoo! mail or with any other service that supports IMAP or POP.

Make your browser your own

If you like to control of the look and feel of your computer, Opera is perfect for you. With unmatched flexibility, you can control the location of most of Opera's controls. You can also choose from different skins to customize the appearance of your browser. Additionally, many handy applications, called widgets are available to add additional functionality, while you can use Opera Unite to share files and pictures right from your computer.

Customize your browser

You can add, remove, or reposition buttons and toolbars, or change the entire layout of the browser. It is easy to do… or undo.

Select from hundreds of skins

Opera's vibrant user community has created many beautiful skins and setups for you to try, so you can have a customized look for your browser.

Share and remotely access files, music and photos

Opera Unite is a platform allowing you to share content of your choice directly with friends. You can share photos, stream music or choose from a wide variety of other creative applications. And you do not have to upload anything to a website. It has never been easier – just enable the Opera Unite applications that you want to use.

Maintain privacy and peace of mind

Web Threat Protection built into Opera helps you to stay safe and avoid sites that can compromise your security. Private browsing ensures that you leave no surfing trail. You can also stay in control of your cookies, removing them with ease. Opera has an impeccable security record, and its auto-update feature ensures that you have the latest, most secure browser available.

Rest assured with Opera's Web Threat Protection and Extended Validation

Opera features up-to-the-minute information on exploits, viruses and phishing scams from AVG. When you visit sites on the Web, Opera checks this data in real time and warns before you enter when a site is identified as dangerous. In addition, Opera supports Extended Validation certificates (EV) to provide added assurance and trust for secure websites.

Keep an eye on security

Opera displays security information inside the address field, showing different colors for each degree of security a site has. By clicking on the yellow security bar, you get access to more information about the validity of the website's certificate.

Stay up to date automatically

Opera makes it easier than ever to have the latest version. With auto-update, you can choose to have completely automatic updates or to be notified when an update is ready for you install. As always with Opera, it is your choice.

Control your cookies

Opera gives you detailed control of which cookies to accept and reject, such as allowing for different set-ups for different servers.

Get the best support for future standards, today

Opera has a lot to offer users and developers alike. Geolocation is now supported, HTML5 and CSS3 are a given and Opera leads the way in JavaScript compliance. Opera also includes the Opera Dragonfly debugging tool.

Enjoy support for the latest standards

Opera Presto 2.5 beautifully renders websites just as designers intended them to look. With support for HTML5 and the latest CSS3, beautiful websites with elegant layout are no problem for Opera.

Debug complex websites with Opera Dragonfly

Opera Dragonfly is a debugging tool that makes it easy to track down JavaScript problems and inspect CSS, the DOM and HTTP headers – all from the comfort of your Opera browser.

Know where you are with Geolocation

Opera can now prompt you to share your location with geolocation-supported websites such as Google Maps. Your privacy is a top priority – you are always asked before sharing your location.