Opera 31.0

Opera is a stable web browser that has been constantly updated and improved, in order to keep up with Mac users' needs. The tool comes with smart and healthy browsing-related features, so that you can benefit from a personalized and secure Internet surfing experience.

The program has the appearance of a common web browser, so that you won't find any difficulty in using it. The app opens a new window with a search engine where you are supposed to enter key words and strings and get the most accurate results. You can change the browser's appearance at any moment, since the tool comes with a large array of selectable themes. Still, what differentiates this browser from other similar utilities is the handy Speed Dial option. This feature is enabled by default in Opera, and it allows you to preserve the links to your favorite websites as suggestive icons displayed conveniently in the main window. With just a click on the thumbnail representation of a site, you have instant access to that specific webpage without needing to perform a manual search or to look through saved bookmarks. In addition, Opera's main window gives you quick access to your browsing history. This way, you can check at any moment what sites have been visited lately from your computer. The information is presented in a clear and compact view, better structured than in other similar programs.

For a personalized browsing experience, you may open the Preferences dialog and customize the web search so that it meets your needs. Therefore, you have the ability to set the search engine and the language, make proxy settings and determine the computer location for your downloads. The tool has the ability to optimize the website display, letting you configure the font size and the zoom level. To load web pages faster, you can choose to prevent the display of images, stop JavaScript and plug-ins from running, and disable pop-ups. The good thing about this program is that you can add exceptions for each option category. When it comes to privacy and security, you can set the app to wipe your browsing traces, as well as save the web passwords you use more often. What is more, you have the chance to add new functionality to your browser – namely, you can get extensions and add-ons that will help you in your activities. A feature that you will definitely appreciate is the ability to open a private window, whose browsing information will be deleted as soon as you close it.

To sum up, Opera is a good alternative for other web searching browsers. It embeds both common and special browsing features, which guarantee a proper and personalized web navigation experience. The key to obtain better results relies on the users’ proficiency in configuring the browser according to their needs.