Posts made by richardgen84

@tarafab Opera should fix it.

Really handy extension — makes browsing a lot faster once you get used to the gestures. Took a bit to customize it to my liking, but now I can’t browse without it. Great work!

Hey Gfacekilla,

The wallpaper transparency option in Opera depends on the version of Opera you're using and whether your system supports transparency effects. On some devices (especially lower-spec or older systems), this feature may not appear.

To check, go to Easy Setup (top-right corner of Opera) → scroll down to Wallpaper → see if the “Use transparent wallpaper” toggle is available. If it’s missing, make sure you’re on the latest version of Opera, and try enabling transparency effects in your Windows display settings too (especially if you’re on Windows 10 or 11). Let us know your OS and Opera version if it’s still not showing.

Regards

Hey John, it sounds like the files you're trying to open were saved in a format that isn’t directly viewable — likely HTML or JavaScript-based files. When you see the Opera logo on them and get a message about needing a JavaScript program, it usually means the file is trying to run a script but isn’t meant to be opened directly like a normal document.

Instead of double-clicking those files, try right-clicking and opening them in Opera or another browser like Chrome. If the files still don’t display properly, it’s possible they’re not complete webpages but rather partial data or links that don’t work offline. Let me know how you saved them originally — that can help figure out what’s going wrong.

Regards

Hi yahowa,

That’s definitely annoying — if Opera keeps saying “can’t confirm your identity” even after solving the CAPTCHA correctly, it’s often due to browser privacy settings blocking necessary scripts or cookies. Try turning off Opera’s built-in VPN, ad blocker, or privacy shield temporarily, and make sure JavaScript and cookies are enabled. You can also try the same process in a private window or switch to another browser to see if the issue is Opera-specific.

Regards

Hey lofiTemi, good question — the Spotify Web Player doesn’t show up in your device’s music player controls because it runs in the browser and doesn’t integrate with system-level media controls the way native apps do. That means things like lock screen controls or external playback devices often won’t detect it the same way they would the desktop or mobile app.

If you’re using the Web Player and want to give it a try, here’s the full link: https://open.spotify.com/. For deeper integration, like media keys or system audio controls, you’d need the Spotify desktop app, which supports those features natively.

Regards

Hey Prof-MANGO, that “Playback disabled” error usually points to an issue with protected content settings in your browser. Since you’ve already cleared cache, turned off your VPN, and disabled ad blockers, the next thing to check is whether protected content (DRM) is enabled. In Chrome, go to chrome://settings/content/protectedContent and make sure both toggles are turned on — Spotify needs this to stream music.

If that doesn't solve it, try opening Spotify in an Incognito window to rule out any interfering extensions. Also, ensure your browser is up to date, and check if Widevine is installed by visiting chrome://components and updating Widevine Content Decryption Module. If all else fails, give it a quick test in Firefox or Edge to see if it’s a browser-specific issue.

@Tin2404

translate option is only available in Opera GX.

Hi sultanhassan,

Yeah, you're not alone — Opera can sometimes render things a bit differently, especially with flexbox layouts. Even though it’s Chromium-based like Chrome, there are subtle differences in how it handles certain CSS properties, especially around flex alignment or min-height issues. If your job cards rely heavily on flexbox for layout, it might be worth double-checking that all containers have defined widths and that there’s no unexpected overflow or missing flex-wrap.

It’s also a good idea to inspect the layout in Opera’s DevTools — look for warnings or computed styles that differ from Chrome. Sometimes, small things like auto margins, percentage heights, or even missing vendor prefixes (though rare now) can throw things off. A quick test is to simplify the CSS for one card and see if it behaves — then work your way up.

Regards

@Bostro-X

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Hi Mrowa,

I’ve been a loyal Opera user for years, but the recent removal of the “Show news” toggle in the Stable version feels like a step backwards. Now, with only the “Show selected content” option, it’s Opera picking what shows up in my feed—not me. Meanwhile, both the Beta and Developer versions still allow full customization, which makes this limitation in Stable even more frustrating.

For those of us who care about the content we consume, this change strips away the sense of control that made Opera feel user-focused. It’s like being handed a preset playlist when all you want is to pick your own songs. The charm of Opera has always been its flexibility, and this change chips away at that.

I strongly urge the Opera team to bring back the original “Show news” setting in the Stable build. Let users decide what news they see—after all, isn’t that the whole point of a personalized feed? If you agree, give this post a thumbs up or leave a comment so we can be heard.

Regards

Hi Bostro,

After enjoying Opera again for a month, I’ve run into the same frustrating issue that made me switch browsers years ago: Flow won't sync properly. Despite having four devices—two running Windows 10, one on Windows 11, and an Android 14 phone—Flow stopped syncing between them. Changes on one device no longer reflect on the others, and attempts to reconnect using QR codes or login prompts consistently fail. The process stalls at the verification stage, eventually forcing me to log out without success, even after resets and reinstalls.

It's incredibly disappointing because Opera, in my opinion, offers the best browsing experience overall. However, this persistent, well-documented Flow sync bug ruins that experience. It’s baffling that such a major feature remains unreliable after all this time. Until there’s a definitive fix, I have no choice but to switch back to another browser, despite wanting to stay with Opera.

Regards

Hi Hucker,

That message means Opera thinks your user profile was created or modified by a newer version of the browser, even though you’re on the latest version. This often happens if the profile files were corrupted during a force shutdown, especially while Opera was open.

To fix it, try renaming or backing up your current profile folder, then restart Opera—it will create a fresh one. You can usually find it in C:\Users[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software. If Opera launches fine afterward, you can copy bookmarks and other data from the old profile into the new one.

Regards

Hi pilis,

I totally get how frustrating that can be — I’ve run into the same issue myself, and it really messes with the flow (no pun intended) when the page doesn’t update properly. When I delete or send something, I expect it to reflect right away, not sit there like nothing happened.

From what I’ve seen, a refresh sometimes helps, but it’s annoying to have to do that manually every time. It feels like the app isn’t syncing in real time the way it should. I hope they roll out a fix soon because this definitely interrupts the experience.

Regards