Readability for Android

So you want Readability bookmarklets on your Android device, huh? Not so fast! At the time of writing, it’s not possible to access the official Readability bookmarklets on Android but there is a workaround. Here’s how to do it in three easy steps. Step 1: Copy the Readability script In Opera Mobile or Mini (I don’t think this works … Continue reading Readability for Android →

Opera Update: “Requires installation of untrusted packages”

On two separate installations of Ubuntu 10.10 I got the following message when trying to update Opera using Ubuntu’s Update Manager:“Requires installation of untrusted packages” Unfortunately, the only option available was to click the Close button with no help to fix the problem. Fortunately, there’s a solution, also on My Opera, that worked for me: my.opera.com/vinhphuc121583/blog/fix-error-requires-installation-of-untrusted-packages … Continue reading Opera Update: “Requires installation of untrusted packages” →

How to input Japanese in Opera on Linux

UPDATE: As of 2010, Ubuntu and Fedora both use iBus and I must say this is a great addition to the IME landscape. This is my new recommendation. Like many Linux users I’ve never really had much luck with SCIM and Opera but I’m pleased to say I’ve finally found a solution: use UIM. I’ve … Continue reading How to input Japanese in Opera on Linux →

Widgets on the Wii

Just a quick note that may help widget developers. The problem:Your widget may work well on mobile and desktop and in the widget emulator, but the version of Opera used on the Wii is a very different beast and the emulator does not reflect its quirks. Not only that, you can’t download or transfer your … Continue reading Widgets on the Wii →

Debug menu, where have you been all my life?!

By accident, I came across a feature today which has pretty much made Firefox redundant for me. I’m sure I’m not alone in reverting to Firefox occasionally for one or two key features that don’t exist in Opera (or at least I haven’t found them yet). The Web Developer toolbar was my addictive feature but … Continue reading Debug menu, where have you been all my life?! →

QR codes – with an extra dimension

After thinking a bit more about logos in QR codes (the fun never stops!), it occurred to me that instead of obscuring some of the code’s appearance with a logo, you could obscure some of the code’s appearance time with a logo. In other words, make it animated with the logo disappearing or shrinking to … Continue reading QR codes – with an extra dimension →

Opera’s (potential) HTML5 compliance

With HTML5 on its way I thought I’d take inspiration from http://www.w3.org/QA/2008/09/top-500-html5-validity.html who in turn took inspiration from Opera’s QA team and test the front page of a few of Opera’s websites for HTML5 conformity. Firstly, an important caveat. The HTML5 validator is beta so may have erroneously missed or mis-detected issues. In addition, at … Continue reading Opera’s (potential) HTML5 compliance →

Operatic QR codes

QR codes are the fastest way to access a webpage with your phone and Opera is the fastest way to view a webpage with your phone. QR codes + Opera = a match made in heaven and yet they're pretty scarce on opera.com. Not any more.