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How to Set Default Search Engine and Speed Dial on Opera

deerawan — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:32:40 +0000

Hello everybody,

In this post, I’m gonna share tips how to set your default search engine for Opera browser. If you open the speed dial page, the default search engine is Bing. But you can set it to another search engine like Google. How to do it? Follow my steps

1. Choose Manage Search Engine

Open your speed dial page on Opera and choose the search engine icon, then click Manage Search Engine

2. Choose a Search Engine

In this example, I show you how to set google for default search engine. First, choose Google search engine and then click Edit

3. Click Details and Check the Checkboxes

Yay, we almost finished. First, click Details and check both of options like image below. Then click OK

Yes, we finished guys. When you open your speed dial again, you will see that Google has been set as default search engine. Feel free to ask me if you have any problem. So, what do you think about this tips?

What’s New in Opera 11?

deerawan — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:22:46 +0000

Finally, Opera 11 has been arrived. We can now try some new features of this browser. What are they?

1. Tab Stacking

Dragging one tab over another allows you to create groups of tabs. Now you can keep dozens of web pages open, organized and under control.

Tab Stacking

2. Safer Address Field

The address field has been improved and now hides the complexity of long web addresses. It also provides more security information to help you stay safe when browsing; just click the badge for the website to see security information about the site you are visitin.

Secure Safer Address

3. Visual Mouse Gestures

Perform many common browser actions with a quick flick of your mouse. Holding down the right mouse button on a web page now shows a visual guide that indicates how to perform the available gestures.

Visual Gesture

4. Extensions

It is simple to extend Opera’s functionality by visiting our extensions catalog. Some extensions create a button you can click or have menus, while others just work in the background.

Extension

5. Mail Panel

When using Opera’s built-in mail client, you now can now drag accounts and mail items where you want them. The mail panel can also hide when you are not viewing a mail tab.

Mail Panel

Ready to use Opera 11? Download here

Download Opera 11 Alpha

deerawan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:16:23 +0000

Opera is getting popular. The next version of Opera which is Opera 11 alpha has been available to try. Some snapshot new features such as

Opera 11

1. Extension
Maybe it is already late but Opera 11 will support extension now as same as chrome or firefox.

2. Improved browser performance
It will be shipped with their javascript engine to make the opera faster and faster.

3. More support for HTML5
HTML5 will bring you new experience for interacting to a site.

4. Better mail integration
Mail integration in Opera 11 will be much more improved

That’s it. We will be waiting until the stable release.

Download Opera 11 Alpha

New Opera Browser 10.5 – The Fastest Browser on Earth

deerawan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:14:08 +0000

This is a great news from Opera browser, the fastest browser on earth. Opera team already launch new version Opera 10.5. Opera is not really popular among internet users but I suggest you to use it as your alternative browser and feel new way browsing experiences. Anyway, there are a lot of improvements and new features in this browser that can make you say “WOW” such as

1. Windows 7 Integration

This is what I love most so far. Opera 10.5 is really beautiful runs on windows 7. It is already integrated with Aero Glass, Aero Peek and also Jump List.

Opera 10.5 on Windows 7

2. Faster, faster and faster

Opera introduce new javascript engine named Carakan. Using this engine, Opera runs up to 7x faster than its predecessors and even become the fastest browser beat Chrome 4, Firefox 3.6, Safari and absolutely IE 8. It also use new graphics library named Vega. This enables fast and smooth graphics.

Opera 10.5 compare to other browsers

3. New Opera Widget

You can use Opera widget separately from Opera. Now, you can bring it to your desktop.

And many more features you can get.

Conclusion

Spread the word to other internet users about Opera 10.5. You can grab new Opera 10.5 by clicking these links below and enjoy!

Download Opera for Windows