Opera helps you protect your privacy and security while surfing the Web. This tutorial covers Opera's security and privacy features and teaches you how to guard your browsing habits from prying eyes, as well as protect your personal information on line. Opera's default security settings are fine for general use. But if you are concerned about protecting your browsing habits and personal information to the utmost, the tutorial will teach you how to make the most of Opera's features.
The tutorial mainly concerns itself with on-line security and privacy. If you would like advice on privacy and security limitations caused by others having physical access to your computer or a shared user account, please see the last chapter; Using a shared computer.
This tutorial was last updated for Opera 8.5.