A couple of questions from a newbie.

[zivin]

zivin last edited by

Hi all! I am new to Opera Browser. I like the set up and I like the option for a free VPN. But I am a Google hater.

Is there anyway to change the search engine from Google to Duckduckgo? Or even get rid of the start page button to have just a regular Home button that goes to a specified page? I've looked everywhere I think?

If not.. why? Why would Opera FORCE me to use the start page with a google search?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @zivin

@zivin said in A couple of questions from a newbie.:

Is there anyway to change the search engine from Google to Duckduckgo?

Settings > Browser > Search > Manage Search engines.

@zivin said in A couple of questions from a newbie.:

Or even get rid of the start page button to have just a regular Home button that goes to a specified page?

It's not possible. Maybe using a extension, don't know.

@zivin said in A couple of questions from a newbie.:

Why would Opera FORCE me to use the start page with a google search?

So now Opera is able to control your mind and force you to use the Google search in the start page?
Anyway, it can be hidden in settings.

[nvmjustagirl]

nvmjustagirl last edited by @zivin

@zivin i dunno if this will help, but ya do have an option that Opens a specific page or set of pages when opera starts up..