Here’s a quick way to go up one directory level in the URL of a Webpage. Simply press the CTRL+Backspace - this will move you up one directory on the Webpage.
For example:
Opera Watch, an Opera browser blog, is run by Daniel Goldman, who used to work for Opera Software as a Technical Evangelist.
Subscribe to Opera Watch, and stay in touch with the latest Opera browser buzz.
Daniel Goldman: daniel@operawatch.com.
Note: I encourage you to copy and translate my blog posts to your non-English blog. Do you have an Opera blog (with more than 90% of the content Opera-related)? Let me know and I'll add it to the list above.
Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.
Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.
Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.
Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.
Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.
Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.
Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.
Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com
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Nice one! will try to remember it.
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That seems to be command+backspace on a Mac. Nice tip though.
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Another one, mmmm
I will try to remember them
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Why not to move further – up to
http//opera.com/? Or, like in FireFox, from some partialmy.opera.comto the mainhttp://www.opera.com? (See gif for an example).using
Yes! I love this shortcut!
I agree it could strip subdomains as well.
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I use this one every day, very useful!
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You can also use UP then LEFT mouse gesture.
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Nice one! Thanks.
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I frequently use the UP then LEFT equivalent mouse gesture.
It would be nice if it worked to go up a level on the domain, as mentioned by Vladas
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Didn’t you present this trick already?
http://operawatch.com/news/2007/07/opera-tip-how-to-quickly-move-up-one-directoryfolder-level-in-the-url.html
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That’s very convienient! It’s always a pleasure to find new things in Opera.. I’ve been a user since version 5, and I’ve always randomly found some new feature like this that is incredibly helpfull.
Also! I stumbled upon a site earlier today: http://www.operastumbler.com/ Alot of people have said ‘I use Firefox solely for this plugin.’ Well, someone has beaten me to making an opera version of it, and it’s excellent!
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Øyvind Ø, oops. I forgot about it.
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Very cool feature
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@Daniel Goldman:
Seems like many didn’t know, so I guess it doesn’t hurt. And this one has images as well, so lets say it is and update
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awesome!!!! I recommend Opera to all my friends and whoever will listen. Heck, the other day I was going to recommend it to a little girl at the park but thought otherwise since her mom was nearby.
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kevin, great. Thanks for spreading the word of Opera!!