@leocg

ok, i guess using the usb version is the way to go.
at one time I used to know which files I'd want to move to a new installation of Opera, but it's been a while.
so to move stored passwords, bookmarks, etc, what files do I need to move from the desktop installation to the usb version?
thank you!

@leocg

thank you for your time. I was afraid that would be your answer.
The work computer is also used to run specialized software and manage hardware specific to our business. So that is why switching OS profiles simply is not an answer I can use. And installing yet another piece of software is not something I want to do. Unless there is an extension that would do what i want.

I tried Opera on USB many years ago, and really didn't care for it much. But may try that again. At least I can take it with me when not at work.

But, regretfully, I may have to bid opera farewell at this point, if I can't make it secure from prying eyes.

hello!
I'm using Opera on the computer at work. currently, only two other people work here, and they aren't the least interested in using anything other than the os-installed browser on the computer. In other words, I'm not worried that my current co-workers will try to mess with my browser or browsing, or passwords, or anything else.
But all that may change soon, and there may be new folks around, and
I'd like to secure my browser from prying eyes and fingers.
How do I apply a password for when I start up Opera? (and, no, password protecting the computer user profile is not an option.)
Thank you for any insight y'all may offer.