Vivaldi Blog
The challenges facing ethical tech companies
September 4, 2020
In a world where tech products are our lifeline to the world, what challenges face those who build them? Jon von Tetzchner, Vivaldi browser co-founder and CEO, talks to Whereby co-founder Ingrid Odegaard about privacy, Norwegian work culture, and designing products for the community.
Looking to replace Internet Explorer 11? Go for the best browser there is
August 26, 2020
Microsoft is finally phasing out Internet Explorer. Good time, then, to replace Internet Explorer 11 with the best web browser there is. Let’s take a look.
Mojeek: Search results independent of Google, Microsoft, and Yandex
August 19, 2020
Most search engines retrieve their results from Google or Bing. UK-based Mojeek is building a search engine from the ground up – with an independent search index and algorithm. We talk to new CEO Colin Hayhurst.
Vivaldi on Android enhances integrated Tracker and Ad Blocker, moves more functionality to bottom of UI
August 12, 2020
Manage custom blocking lists in Vivaldi on Android’s integrated Tracker and Ad Blocker, view buttons and switch between different types of tabs from the bottom of the user interface – in the new version Vivaldi 3.2.
How to use Picture in Picture mode to pop out videos
August 7, 2020
Picture in Picture, also known as PIP or Pop-out Video, is a web browser feature that lets you “pop out” videos in a floating window. Here’s how to use it.
The Vivaldi browser adds a mute button to Pop-out Video on desktop
August 5, 2020
The new version Vivaldi 3.2 on desktop and notebooks offers a more complete Pop-out Video (Picture-in-Picture) with a mute button and includes overall improvements.
Vivaldi browser and open-source
July 30, 2020
People who are involved in the open-source community often ask us why Vivaldi browser isn’t available under a unified open-source license. Here we explain why.
The Vivaldi Webmail supports CalDAV & CardDAV
July 14, 2020
Syncing your calendar and contacts to your mobile phones and other desktop calendars become more user-friendly in the Vivaldi Webmail. Find out more.
Lessons in social entrepreneurship from Vivaldi browser’s friends at Ecosia
June 25, 2020
Most funders won’t invest in a business if it plans to give away 80% of the money to plant trees. In spite of this, Christian Kroll, founder of our search partner Ecosia, managed to build a successful company. Here’s how.
Best note taking apps: What to look for before you start
June 18, 2020
We know a thing or two about note taking. That’s because we built the first powerful note taking tool inside a browser. Here we share our best note taking tips.
Vivaldi introduces a full-page Notes Manager and configurable menus to its browser for computers
June 11, 2020
Vivaldi 3.1 arrives with powerful viewing and editing options in the new Notes Manager. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, it also sports configurable menus and is faster on startup.