VPNs, proxies and privacy

April 17, 2018

In our series on privacy and security, we delve into true VPNs, secure and anonymizing web proxies, browser VPNs, and explain what to look for in a VPN service.

Lazy loading fix – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 1.15.1147.21

April 13, 2018

We are continuing with 1.15 stabilization, fixing bad regressions. Today’s snapshot contains a fix for the recently broken lazy loading.

HTML5 audio fixes – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 1.15.1147.19

April 11, 2018

With today’s snapshot, many MP3 audio bugs are resolved. We fixed several serious regressions and have started the path to stabilization for 1.15.

Website permissions and third-party services in Vivaldi

April 10, 2018

Next up in our series on privacy and security we look at website permissions, ways to block tracking through ads, and third-party services in Vivaldi.

Facebook is no longer a default

April 9, 2018

A link to Facebook will no longer be included in Vivaldi’s Speed Dial by default. Here’s why.

Our ally, the Master Build

April 6, 2018

Exactly two years ago, Vivaldi 1.0 arrived. Get ready to give two minutes of your reading time to know what this number is all about.

Fixes for recent problems with extensions – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 1.15.1146.5

April 5, 2018

If you were having extension problems with recent snapshots, this is the update you were waiting for!

Your browser, antivirus and other network intercepting software

April 4, 2018

We continue our series on privacy and security by taking a closer look at software that relies on intercepting network connections such as antivirus, parental control and debugging software. Should you be using those?

See you in Japan

April 3, 2018

In 2018 we’ve made it our goal to meet as many of our Japanese users as possible. Tell us where in Japan to go! Read on.

Regression fixes and better macOS emoji support – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 1.15.1137.3

March 27, 2018

In today’s snapshot we fix regressions and add support for the macOS emoji shortcut “Ctrl+⌘+[Space]” within the Vivaldi user interface.

Shared networks, tracking and fingerprinting

March 26, 2018

In our series on privacy and security, we look at tracking and how shared access to computers or networks affects your privacy. We also show you common mistakes to avoid if you want to start taking control of your privacy.

The basics of web browser security: an introduction

March 23, 2018

In a series of blog posts, we look into some of the most important aspects of online privacy and security.