Search results for privacy
Why isn’t Vivaldi browser open-source?
September 9, 2021
People involved in the open-source community often ask us why Vivaldi browser isn’t fully open-source. In this post, we’ll explore and explain our position.
Vivaldi is the default browser on Manjaro Linux Cinnamon
September 9, 2021
The Arch-based Linux distribution Manjaro adds Vivaldi as the default browser in its most popular Community Edition, Cinnamon.
A Mac user takes Vivaldi for a spin
August 20, 2021
Let’s see what happens when a longtime Safari user tries Vivaldi for the first time.
This designer shares his Figma tricks in Vivaldi
August 13, 2021
Working with Figma just got so much better. Let’s find out how the Vivaldi browser works as smoothly and efficiently as Figma’s desktop app.
Vivaldi on Android: Stay in the browser, and work with new tab options.
August 4, 2021
The latest version, Vivaldi 4.1, includes new tab settings, options to enable and disable Tab Stacks and opens external links within the browser. Now available on Android and Chromebooks.
How (not) to track product usage
July 23, 2021
Tarquin Wilton-Jones, Security Expert at Vivaldi, explains how listening to users is much more beneficial to product development than tracking them.
Wanna beat trackers? Try a new search engine.
July 16, 2021
As more and more people say “No, thanks” to online trackers, they are seeking alternative privacy-friendly search engines that don’t track or share their searches.
Open letter: Ban surveillance-based advertising
July 7, 2021
This letter has been sent by the undersigned to EU & US regulators, to urge them to take action on banning surveillance-based ads, as recommended by the Norwegian Consumer Council.
How we save you from being lost in translation
July 1, 2021
Vivaldi Translate, powered by Lingvanex, makes it easier for you to share information and ideas. But how does it work? We turn to our in-house expert, Petter Nilsen, for answers.
It’s time to ban surveillance-based advertising
June 28, 2021
Recently, the Norwegian Consumer Council published a report calling for a ban on surveillance-based advertising. Vivaldi co-founder and CEO, Jon von Tetzchner, supports this initiative and explains why it’s time to free ourselves from constant surveillance and highly personalized targeting of users on the internet.
3 new ways to speed up browsing on Android
June 22, 2021
Vivaldi on Android has 3 new features that can save you time and help you browse better – without any privacy trade-offs.
Follow-up: The sweet smell of anticipation
June 15, 2021
We had so much fun reading your responses to our Vivaldi 4.0 teaser posts on social media, we wanted to spread the joy.
Vivaldi 4.0: Vivaldi Translate and betas of Vivaldi Mail, Calendar and Feed Reader are here
June 9, 2021
With our biggest launch of the year, we aim to give you a real alternative to Big Tech. Today’s update expands our integrated tools in the browser with major additions: Vivaldi Translate and the much-awaited beta versions of Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.
An insight into security research and ethical hacking
May 13, 2021
Are software testing and ethical hacking the same? What exactly is security research and who can help with the testing of software? Vivaldi developer Tarquin Wilton-Jones explains.
New Vivaldi on Android breaks language barriers and crumbles cookies
April 29, 2021
Vivaldi 3.8, the new version allows you to change the app’s language independent of your OS settings, offers the option to block cookie dialogs, adds quick ways to access the Start Page.
No, Google! Vivaldi users will not get FLoC’ed.
April 13, 2021
Why Vivaldi browser will not support Google’s FLoC, a new suite of technologies to target ads on the web.
A Novice’s Guide to the Vivaldi browser
April 6, 2021
Johannes Dolven introduces Vivaldi to first-time Vivaldi user and friend Mathis, observes how he uses it and recommends his process to all Vivaldi novices.
Who on earth is Prebz (and why should you care)
March 31, 2021
Preben Fjell, also known as Prebz from the YouTube channel Prebz og Dennis has joined Vivaldi. Let’s meet him.
Fall in love with this great Safari alternative on your Mac
March 25, 2021
If you are a pro Mac user, you should consider Vivaldi browser as a Safari alternative for your Mac. Vivaldi designer Henrik Helmers compares the two browsers.
New Vivaldi on Android helps people feel welcome – and organized
March 17, 2021
Easier bookmarking of websites and more ways to explore Vivaldi are the highlights of the new version of the browser.