Vivaldi Blog

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How to erase personal information that companies have on you

March 11, 2020

Users are increasingly concerned about apps and services holding too much personal information. Time to review who knows what about you?

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Three ways to use Google Earth with Vivaldi browser

March 6, 2020

If you’ve only used Google Earth on Chrome or a VR headset, it’s time to try some unique ways of looking at the earth. Here we show you how to use Google Earth with Vivaldi browser.

When dating goes too far

February 25, 2020

Yep, we’re talking about the leap year! With 29 February coming up, we look at leap years, leap seconds and other date rollover issues that require complex programming solutions.

Beware! Spyware disguised as browser extensions

February 20, 2020

The discovery of more malicious and fraudulent browser extensions is a reminder that you should be cautious when installing these tools in your browser.

Vivaldi users overwhelmingly prefer private search engines

February 18, 2020

Many search engines aren’t private. They don’t point to the best search results either. In a survey, Vivaldi users say they prefer private search engines.

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Vivaldi 2.11 improves Pop-out video

February 12, 2020

Watch videos independently of the page where you found them, match OS themes better, navigate quicker – all this and more in the new version of the Vivaldi browser.

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Why geolocation matters to privacy

February 5, 2020

Where you are located on Earth can be pretty sensitive information. How does it work in your browser and what are the privacy implications?

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Breaking language barriers

January 30, 2020

One English teacher has truly transformed the way he interacts with his students and how his students learn English. All by using Vivaldi. Let’s take a look!

Digital freedom and your data

January 28, 2020

On Data Privacy Day, we talk to Oliver Schonschek, News Analyst on privacy and security about the value of personal data and why we should all become privacy experts.

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How we stand up to giants 

January 27, 2020

Five years after we launched our first technical preview, we share how we forged our way in an industry dominated by giants.  

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Is Linux more secure than Windows?

January 22, 2020

While neither Linux or Windows can claim to be 100% bulletproof, the perceived wisdom is that Linux is more secure than Windows. We try to find out if that’s the case.