The splash screen is a nuisance. The startup sound is straight out unprofessional and depending on one's system may be disturbingly loud. Every time I use Opera now (Opera One) it begins by pissing me off mightily, and annoying coworkers if I'm in an office. This is a peculiar decision by Opera and unacceptable. They have downgraded a browser that actually promotes productivity and redefined it as a time-wasting entertainment platform not intended for any professional environment. And two days ago, after decades of researching in libraries on two continents, I experienced my first ever admonishing "SHHH!" from a librarian. WTF Opera?

The splash screen is a nuisance. The startup sound is straight out unprofessional and depending on one's system may be disturbingly loud. Every time I use Opera now (Opera One) it begins by pissing me off mightily, and annoying coworkers if I'm in an office. This is a peculiar decision by Opera and unacceptable. They have downgraded a browser that actually promotes productivity and redefined it as a time-wasting entertainment platform not intended for any professional environment. And two days ago, after decades of researching in libraries on two continents, I experienced my first ever admonishing "SHHH!" from a librarian. WTF Opera?

Recently an icon started sitting in the sidebar with no explanation, no apparent function, no tooltip on hover, and no animation on hover like the other icons. Right-click offers nothing. I have performed the usual troubleshooting. I run a clean and lean system used only for work - no gaming, I have limited trusted extensions, and nothing new (other than updates) for a year. This icon occasionally disappears only to shortly reappear and persist. It is the red circle with a red dot at the two o'clock position in this grab, positioned between the speed dial and bookmark icons. It is not - of course - the Opera logo at the top. Any help appreciated.