Here are some key features of "Opera for Windows without Java":
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Efficient surfing
Tabbed browsing
Surf the Web easier and faster by opening multiple Web pages within the same application window.
Integrated searchSearch Google, eBay, Amazon and more with Opera's integrated search. You can also search directly in the address field using shortcuts (e.g. "g" for Google).
Pop-up blocking
Opera lets you control whether to block all pop-ups, or open only the ones that you have requested.
Fast ForwardFast Forward will detect the most likely "next page" link and greatly simplify navigation in multi-page documents.
Password manager
Opera's password manager remembers your usernames and passwords so you will not have to.
SessionsSave a collection of open pages as a session, for later retrieval, or start with the pages you had open when Opera was last closed.
Mouse gestures
Opera supports mouse gestures, allowing you to perform certain movements with the mouse in order to access commonly used features.
Quick preferences
Pressing F12 displays Opera's 'Quick preferences' menu to easily switch settings such as browser authentication, pop-up and cookie preferences.
NotesNotes can be kept in conjunction with a Web site you want to refer to later, to remind you of any particular information you may like to review again.
VoiceThe voice feature allows you to control Opera's interface by talking and to have documents read aloud. Voice is currently offered in English and runs on Windows 2000 and XP.
Security and privacy
Security barOpera displays security information inside the address bar, located next to the padlock icon that indicates the level of security present on a site.
EncryptionOpera supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL) versions 2 and 3, and TLS. Opera offers automatic 128-bit encryption, the highest available security of any Web browser.
Delete private data
Opera can be configured to clear the history and cache when exiting, to protect your privacy. Any kind of private data can easily be erased at any time.
Cookie controlOpera gives you detailed control of what cookies to accept and reject, such as allowing for different set-ups for different servers.
Mail and Chat
Opera mailOpera's built-in POP/IMAP E-mail client is a combined e-mail program, news reader, mailing list organizer and RSS/Atom newsfeed reader.
IRC chatCommunicate with people all over the world using Opera's IRC chat client. Chat privately or in rooms, or share files with your friends and family.
Customization
Drag and dropUsing the 'appearance' dialog you can make Opera look almost any way you want. Move buttons and search fields, add and remove toolbars, and so forth.
SkinsOpera skins can give your browser the look you want. Make the browser your own by giving it the icons and buttons of your choice.
LanguageOpera's user interface is translated into a multitude of languages, and the language can be changed on the fly.
Accessibility
ZoomWith Opera you can zoom the contents of any Web page from 20%-1000% using the zoom dropdown or the + and - keys.
Text size and colorsText size and link styling can be changed using Opera. Text color and background color can also be customized.
User style sheets
Opera comes with a set of ready-made style sheets, including accessibility style, that can be used to override a Web site's style set completely.
Web development
Standards supportOpera prides itself in supporting all major Web standards currently in use, including CSS 2.1, XHTML 1.1, HTML 4.01, WML 2.0, ECMAScript, DOM 2 and SVG 1.1 tiny.
Small-screen modeWhen displaying a page in small-screen mode (Shift+F11) you can see how it will look on a mobile phone or other small-screen device running Opera.
Validate codeYou can validate the HTML code of any Web page by pressing Ctrl+Alt+v.
Toggle graphics and style sheetsGraphics and style sheets can be toggled on/off via Opera's menus and shortcuts.
Info panelThe Info panel shows details about the currently open page such as MIME type, page size, character encoding and more.
Reload from cacheEdit the source of any open Web page and view the result instantly by using 'Reload from cache' (Tools/Advanced).
Special features
Full-screen modeThe F11 key toggles Opera's projection mode, using the whole screen for browsing and, if a projection style sheet is present, displays 'slides' suitable for presentation.
Kiosk modeRegistered versions of Opera supports kiosk mode - a lock-down mode in which the browser can be used for unattended information stands in public environments.
Mozilla Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing.
Features of Mozilla Firefox:
Download· comprehensive popup controls to keep unwanted advertising off your desktop;
· a tab browsing mode that lets you open several pages in a single window, allowing you to load links in the background without leaving the page you're on;
· integrated search (powered by Google);
· industry leading accessibility with Find As You Type - find links and page text by simply typing;
· simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively;
· a streamlined browser window that lets you see more of the page than any other browser while at the same time being more configurable;
· a large variety of free downloadable extensions and themes that add specific functionality and visual changes to the browser. ¶ 1:04 AM 0 Comments
Internet Explorer 7 is a useful program that includes advancements in security and browsing experience for end users, functionality and compatibility for developers, and manageability for corporate network administrators.
key features of "Internet Explorer 7":
DownloadActiveX Opt-in· Disables nearly all pre-installed ActiveX controls to prevent potentially vulnerable controls from being exposed to attack. You can easily enable or disable ActiveX controls as needed through the Information Bar and the Add-on Manager.
Simplified User Experience· The Internet Explorer 7 frame is reorganized to make it noticeably simpler, more streamlined, and less cluttered with unnecessary items. This maximizes the area of the screen devoted to the webpages that you want to see and makes performing the most common browsing tasks easy.
CSS Improvements· Addresses many of the major inconsistencies that can cause web developers problems when producing visually rich, interactive webpages. Improved support for CSS2.1, including selectors and fixed positioning, allow web developers to create more powerful effects without the use of script.
Security Status Bar· Enhances awareness of website security and privacy settings by displaying color-coded notifications next to the address bar. Internet Explorer 7 changes the Address Bar green for websites bearing new High Assurance certificates, indicating the site owner has completed extensive identity verification checks. Phishing Filter notifications, certificate names, and the gold padlock icon are now also adjacent to the address bar for better visibility. Certificate and privacy detail information can easily be displayed with a single click on the Security Status Bar.
Advanced Printing· Automatically scales a printed webpage so that it's not wider than the paper it will be printed on. Internet Explorer 7 also includes a multi-page print preview with live margins, resizing text to avoid document clipping, and an option to print only selected text.
Application Compatibility Toolkit· An application compatibility kit will be available for Internet Explorer 7, allowing IT pros and developers to understand any incompatibilities with their existing websites, applications, and deployments.
Phishing Filter· Proactively warns and helps protect you against potential or known fraudulent sit ¶ 12:17 AM 0 Comments
As per web metric companies, Internet Explorer 7’s market share has already overtaken Mozilla Firefox web browser. And now Internet Explorer 7 is all set to take the top spot in the coming months.
Launch of Windows Vista operating system in the retail market next month is likely to further boost the usage of this updated version of internet explorer.
Mozilla also recently launched the second version of their popular Firefox web browser. Opera 9 has been available in the market since a long time and a recent update added support for phishing detection. ¶ 10:04 AM 0 Comments