The Opera web browser is a freeware web browser available for Linux, Macintosh, and Windows computers. Besides now-standard features such as bookmark support, security controls, and tabbed browsing, Opera's other features include:

* Bookmark nicknames, so you can give a website a short abbreviation that you can type in the address bar to access

* Mouse gestures, where moves of your mouse can cause the browser to go to the previous web page, open a link in a new window, or reload the page, among other options

* Notes, so you can jot down information while browsing without having to open another application

* Password manager for website accounts that can optionally be secured via a master password

* Synchronizing of bookmarks and other features via the Opera Link service

* Tab thumbnails

* Voice-controlled browsing

Opera can be downloaded at the following address:

* Opera: http://www.opera.com/

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