Posts made by operaoperandi

@shiger said in not in "apple Store" yet ?!:

Apple will be the one to apply to Opera 'some restrictions' in their 'store app' version that Opera do not like /want?

That's it!
Applications are somehow "neutered" by Apple because they contain features or settings that Apple doesn't like for sometimes incomprehensible reasons. That's why you'll often find the "original" applications in addition to the App Store applications on the developers' pages. Then it's up to you to decide which version you prefer...

Here is Aria's answer to this topic:

Benefits of installing from the App Store:

• Security:

  • Apps in the App Store are screened by Apple, which reduces the risk of malware.

• Easy installation:

  • The installation process is usually straightforward and user-friendly.

• Automatic updates:

  • You will receive notifications about updates and can easily install them.

• Centralized management:

  • All your apps are managed in one place, making it easier to understand.

Disadvantages of installing from the App Store:

• Restricted choice:

  • Not all software is available in the App Store, especially specialized or lesser-known programs.

• Prices:

  • Some apps may be more expensive in the App Store than on the developer side.

Benefits of installing from the developer side:

• Wider choice:

  • You have access to a wider range of software, including beta versions and special tools.

• Direct updates:

  • You can often get the latest releases and features right away without having to wait for App Store approval.

• Possibly cheaper prices:

  • Some developers offer their software directly at a lower cost than in the App Store.

Disadvantages of installing from the developer side:

• Security risks:

  • Third-party software may be potentially insecure if not adequately verified.

• More complex installation:

  • The installation process may be more complicated and may require additional steps.

• Manual updates:

  • You have to make sure to update the software regularly.

@leocg said in not in "apple Store" yet ?!:

@shiger So I guess they simply never released it on Apple Store.

That's right. Opera (for desktop) was never released on the App Store. App Store versions of well-known software are often not exactly identical to the original versions. This is because of Apple's often criticized restrictions. So the Opera team probably decided against offering Opera on the App Store. So there are some advantages to downloading software directly from the "vendor". If it is notarized/certified, the installation on macOS is not a problem.

Question for the network experts: I have installed "DNS over HTTPS" (Quad9) in the form of a profile on my iMac Pro with the latest macOS Sonoma. When I call up the test page (on.quad9.net), Safari tells me "Yes, you are using Quad9", but Opera (latest version) tells me "No, you don't use Quad9". Why? The installed profile should apply system-wide in the network. Only when I activate DoH in the Opera settings and add Quad9 (again!) does it also work under Opera...
Can someone explain this to me?

Built-in ad and tracking blockers do not seem to fulfill what they promise. I don't use them. With an external ad and tracking blocker (Adguard for Mac in my case), Opera passes these tests without any problems.

It seems that this extension is outdated. I did install it once at the time, but now it's turned off and I can still (as @leocg writes) load extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store. On the overview it says if it is compatible with your device and when you install it you get a warning message that the extension is not from Opera addons. It will probably be the case (as it used to be) that Chrome extensions under Opera may not offer all features.

Any of you know why Opera (latest version) always displays the Quad9 query on on.quad9.net with "No, you don't use Quad9" even though Quad9 is set up as a DNS server (DoH)? Both Safari and a terminal command indicate that Quad9 is active as a DNS server. Only Opera refuses. Only if the Quad9 servers (without DoH) are entered directly into the network settings, the query also works with Opera: "Yes, you are using Quad9". Opera seems to ignore the settings via an app (DNSecure) or via a profile, or does not recognise it

As already mentioned elsewhere: The "Share" button was already deleted without replacement some Opera versions ago.

No, for some unknown reason, the "Share" button was already removed without replacement a few versions ago.

Does it work with other browsers? e.g. Safari?
Possibly the corresponding location services are not enabled in macOS.

@hyun-shik said in Why is the Extensions button in the address bar useless?:

I also already know what extensions are active because they show up in the address bar.

This is exactly the purpose of this button: With it you can control which extensions you want to have displayed there. If you pin an extension, it always stays in the menubar, if not, it disappears again when you restart Opera (you have to reposition it).

How about download the latest Opera for your system from the Opera homepage and install it?

@yunhi Something seems to be going wrong with your system. I also have "Adguard for Mac" running (system-wide) and it works fine with the latest Opera.
macOS Big Sur 11.2.3
Opera 75.0.3969.93 (x86_64)
Adguard for Mac 2.5.3.955
AdGuard Browser Assistant Beta 1.1.11 (Extension)

Two? Even if one includes the number of unreported cases, the problem does not seem to be widespread. Here in a forum, people who have problems get in touch. Those who don't have any will hardly ever get in touch.
I'm just bothered by the thought that a bug that relatively few people have is stylized into a general problem that "must" affect all Opera users. So the statements and partly spiteful answers in this thread reach me.
There seems to be an Opera problem that does not affect all users and probably in connection with other system settings that you are probably not even aware of.
I know that this answer is not too helpful for this problem, but it had to be said.

If it were a pure Opera problem, most people would probably have the same problem you mentioned. But it doesn't seem so, otherwise your thread would probably "overflow”.
I don't doubt that you have a problem with Opera, but as I said before, it's probably not just Opera. Unfortunately I can't help you, because I can't reproduce your problem. It is not said that all extensions "work" identically in all browsers. The substructure might not be the same. For example, extensions from the Chrome Web store under Opera sometimes have limited functionality. This is also mentioned by Opera when you load an extension for Opera which is actually intended for Chrome.
By the way: Do you still have this bug with the latest Opera version 72.0.3815.200?

Please don't conclude from your problem to all Opera users: Here Opera (latest version) runs without problems, fast and smoothly. I don't think that Opera alone is the problem...

Simply open a desired page, copy the address, click on "+ Add..." on the speed dial page and paste the copied page. Done.

I strongly assume that "home page" means "speed dial". Probably you deactivated it yesterday by mistake. You can enable speed dial again in the settings. You might have to put them together again.

Here no problem to open your linked page. The graphics are visible and the map is zoomable. No pop-up window.
macOs Catalina 10.15.7, Opera 72.0.3815.148

I have never experienced anything like this before. How about a good adblocker...?

I don't know exactly what the problem is, but under "Opera" "Display" you have the item "Show sidebar". If activated, you have the narrow sidebar with vertical buttons, not activated the normal horizontal buttons (Opera 70.0.3728.106).