Technology

Stay up-to-date and learn – the Vivaldi technology section has news, trends, and studies from the web and the real world.

Vivaldi vs Chrome: Vivaldi and Chrome logos

3 things that work better in Vivaldi compared to Google Chrome

November 11, 2020

The Google Chrome browser is everywhere. But as our Marketing intern Johannes Dolven observes, using it is about putting in the legwork, while using Vivaldi is about getting smart.

Periodic reload of tabs in Vivaldi browser.

Calling all D-List celebs: Here’s the tool you’ve been waiting for

November 6, 2020

With Vivaldi browser’s unique Periodic Reloader, celebs can continuously monitor if their names get picked up by search engines.

Edge and Vivaldi icons for Edge browser Linux review by Vivaldi.

Edge on Linux: Thoughts from a Linux user

November 2, 2020

Microsoft just released the Edge browser on Linux. Browser geek Ruarí Ødegaard reviews the new arrival and answers questions Linux users might have about the new browser.

RazerCon2020 poster.

Vivaldi browser celebrates gaming: RazerCon2020

October 8, 2020

A first in browsers, Vivaldi’s integration with Razer Chroma was a hit with the gaming community. Now we are happy to support our friends at Razer with their inaugural gaming event, RazerCon2020.

Work from home with productivity tools like Vivaldi

Stay productive (and happy) with these 3 work from home tools

September 9, 2020

If not done right, working from home can hurt your productivity and wellbeing. Yet, using just these 3 tools will improve your productivity and make a difference to your day working from home. Let’s take a look.

Jon von Tetzchner climbs a mountain.

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.

Replace Internet Explorer 11 with Vivaldi browser - logos of the two browsers.

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.

Picture in picture video controls in use

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.

Vivaldi browser open-source code

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.

Tree nursery in Brazil.

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.

Just come back, Dan

May 6, 2020

Recently The Verge journalist Dan Seifert pondered whether he should come back to Vivaldi now that tracker blocking is in place. This is Vivaldi’s response.

Gamers! Stay Home And Game On!

April 14, 2020

Millions of people are staying at home using their browsers more than ever. Gamers, this week you can win exclusive Razer “Game On” posters. How? Read on!