How To Enable Turbo Mode in Opera

Turbo Mode in Opera was a feature designed to speed up web browsing by compressing web pages before they are loaded in the browser. This was especially useful for users with slow internet connections, as it reduced the amount of data that needed to be downloaded. It worked by routing the traffic through Opera’s servers, where content would be compressed before being sent to your browser. This allowed for faster page loading times and lower data consumption.

Important Note About Opera Turbo Mode

As of 2019, Opera Turbo mode has been discontinued. It was officially removed from the Opera browser due to changes in how modern websites and internet connections function. With faster internet speeds becoming more common and the rise of secure HTTPS connections, the need for Turbo Mode decreased, leading Opera to focus on other features like their built-in VPN.

Current Alternative: Opera’s Built-In VPN

Although Turbo Mode is no longer available, Opera’s built-in VPN can offer some benefits for browsing privacy and security, although it doesn’t directly speed up browsing like Turbo Mode did. The VPN can help compress some web traffic, particularly if the VPN server is geographically closer to the content you are accessing, but it’s not specifically designed for speed improvement.

If you’re interested in enabling Opera’s VPN as an alternative, here’s how to do it:

How to Enable Opera’s Built-In VPN

1. Open Opera Browser:
   • Make sure you have the latest version of Opera installed. You can download it from https://www.opera.com.
2. Go to Settings:
   • Click on the Opera menu (the red “O” icon) in the top-left corner of the browser window.
   • Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
   • Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
     • Windows/Linux: Alt + P
     • Mac: Command + ,
3. Enable VPN:
   • In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Privacy & Security section.
   • Find the VPN option and toggle it on.
4. Activate the VPN:
   • Once the VPN is enabled, a VPN icon will appear in the address bar.
   • Click the VPN icon to turn it on or off and select a virtual location like Americas, Europe, or Asia.
5. Browse Using VPN:
   • Now, whenever you visit a website, the VPN will route your traffic through Opera’s servers, adding a layer of privacy to your browsing.

Using Data-Saving Mode on Mobile

For users looking for a similar feature on mobile devices, Opera offers data-saving options in the mobile version of their browser:

• Opera Mini: Opera Mini for Android and iOS offers a data-saver mode that compresses pages and images, similar to the old Turbo Mode. This can help save data and speed up browsing on slower connections.

To enable this in Opera Mini:

1. Open Opera Mini on your mobile device.
2. Tap the Opera logo or menu.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Tap on Data Savings.
5. Select a data-saving mode, such as Extreme or High.

Summary

Opera Turbo Mode is no longer available in the desktop version of Opera, but you can use the built-in VPN or Opera Mini’s data-saver mode on mobile devices for somewhat similar benefits. While these alternatives won’t speed up browsing in the same way that Turbo Mode did, they can still offer privacy and data-saving features that can enhance your browsing experience, especially in areas with slower connections.