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Cookie manager
Cookie manager
Back up your Opera files It is recommended that you regularly back up your most important Opera files. Opera recommends backing up your files before upgrading as well. Locating your files is the first step. Go to About Opera, or go to opera:about/ to find the exact paths for your profile and data folders. Not all files…
Cookies are small data files that store information in connection with a website. For example, a cookie may be created to store the contents of a shopping basket or to confirm that you are logged in as you browse the pages of a site.
Ad blocker If you block ads, web pages will load faster and look cleaner. By blocking ads with Opera’s built-in ad blocker, you also block the source of many tracking cookies. The ad blocker also stops cryptocurrency mining scripts. To block ads: Go to Settings. Under Block ads, turn on Block ads and surf the web up…
Customizing the Opera browser with the Easy Setup panel The easiest way to customize the start page in Opera is to open the Easy Setup panel. The panel is found in the top-right corner of the browser and includes the most popular options. Dynamic themes Themes allow you to customize your Opera browser with an…
To enhance your privacy with regard to websites, making it more difficult for them to track you, you need a combination of features. The issue is cookies. Even if you disguise your location, websites can still identify you if they have set a cookie. Notice, however, that by blocking ads you block the source of many tracking cookie.…