News
Vivaldi browser releases version 2.1 with improved Quick Commands
After a robust upgrade to version 2.0, the Vivaldi browser continues transforming users’ everyday interactions on the Web – boosting productivity and efficiency and adding fun to browsing. Today, Vivaldi 2.1 releases slick new additions to one of its flagship features, Quick Commands.
Vivaldi – An essential toolbox for every web surfer
“If you’d like to go beyond the vanilla browsing experience offered by the big-name browser makers, if you’d like to customize your browser in myriad ways, and if you’d like to have more control over your browsing experience, Vivaldi is well worth trying.” – Ars Technica
Vivaldi is a browser that anyone can use to navigate the Web with more control. Vivaldi’s real appeal is that it comes with a ton of productivity and organization tools already built-in.
As more and more people spend a significant amount of time online, options that help optimize the way they browse are always welcome.
“Vivaldi does not have a blanket approach to productivity. To be effective, a productivity tool needs to fit the specific needs of the users. And that’s where Vivaldi’s flexibility comes in”, says Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner. “After a phenomenal response to our massive update version 2.0, we are looking ahead to make Vivaldi even more efficient for you”.
Vivaldi’s Quick Commands
With Quick Commands, users don’t need to memorize a thousand different shortcut combinations. It lets them type in the action they want to gain access to any part of the browser, in addition to searching the Web.
They are easily opened using F2/⌘ E by default, closed by the ESC key, and accessible under Tools in the main menu.
Quick Commands help users work at lightning speed and save time in various ways, such as:
View a list of open tabs: Finding and viewing a particular tab can become hard when many tabs are open. Viewing a list of open tabs and getting the total count through Quick Commands is easy. Navigation is convenient through this list with arrow keys or Tabs to find what users are looking for.
Credit: Vivaldi Browser
Find a list of open tabs with relevant keywords: Scrolling through the list can get cumbersome with a zillion tabs open. Quick Commands are helpful as users can search their open tabs in the browser with matching keywords.
Search browsing History: Quick commands help track down past entries. It is a handy option when users cannot recall an entry that they had seen last.
Find a command: Quick Commands lets users access the Main Menu’s functionality. They can both search for and execute a command from the same interface. A clickable result (along with a display of its corresponding shortcut) will appear when searching for a command. With a simple click, the command can be executed.
Moreover, users can use the full Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet from Quick Commands and remind themselves of the shortcut to open it.
Fine-tune Quick commands in Settings: Easily customizable, users can choose categories in searches made through Quick Commands. For example, users can show results from History or Page depending on their preferences instead of using the interface to search Bookmarks.
Open Bookmarks quicker:
For frequently used websites, Quick Commands can speed up the process of opening Bookmarks helping users greatly. By enabling “Open on Nickname match” in Settings, users can instantly use Quick Commands with their assigned nickname without using the Enter key.
For example, “rd” can be assigned as the nickname for a bookmark for Reddit submissions (https://www.reddit.com). Entering “rd” into Quick Commands will allow the page to open immediately (either in a new or current tab, depending on your Settings).
Quick Commands and Notes come together.
Users can now create Notes through Quick Commands. Notes are available only in Vivaldi, another unique built-in feature that lets users jot down ideas in a small window embedded in the expanded Panel while browsing online.
To create a new Note via Quick Commands:
- Open Quick Commands using F2/⌘ E (or the Tools menu).
- Type the text of your Note directly in the Quick Commands interface; for example, in the video below, a new Note is added with the text “Add Notes quickly.”
- Select “Create Note…” from the list of options shown.
- The Notes panel will open automatically, displaying the newly created Note.
When users type in Quick Commands, it will also search Notes content and display the relevant ones in a list of results – another great way to find results quickly.
These new refreshing inclusions in day-to-day browsing work very well, especially for keyboard lovers, journalists, researchers, and all those who love to use Notes extensively.
Support for Quick Commands Parameter
Vivaldi offers users various ways to increase the UI Zoom if they find the UI elements too small. In this update, Vivaldi adds support for the Quick Commands parameter that can be used for both Page and UI Zoom.
Users can now change the Zoom levels to any value according to their preference through Quick Commands.
The UI Zoom can be assigned with dedicated keyboard shortcuts. To assign shortcuts for UI Zoom, go to “Settings → Keyboard → View → UI Zoom In/Out.”
Similarly, Page Zoom can be assigned a new value and reset to default with shortcuts in the Settings.
For example, to zoom a page to 125% hit QC (F2/⌘E) and type “Page Zoom 125”. By typing “Page Zoom 100” or “Page Zoom Reset,” the default setting can be brought back.
“Users need their sense of freedom, and most of us want to do things ‘our way.’ This holds regarding navigation and how you interact with your browser. Quick commands allow you to grow into the browser without hunting for an extension”, says Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner.
There’s more in Vivaldi 2.1
This update brings video standards to the forefront of supporting Open media and Video1 (AVI).
AV1 is an open-source royalty-free video codec backed by industry giants and streaming services. As we advance, videos will work out of the box for every Vivaldi user, and imperfect proprietary media issues will get resolved.
Lendo, a Saudi Arabia-based Shariah-compliant crowdlending marketplace, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with J.P. Morgan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
The MOU was signed during 24 Fintech, a premier fintech event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and investors in Riyadh.
J.P. Morgan and Lendo are working together on potential opportunities to support the SME sector in Saudi Arabia in growing and sustaining the remarkable demand in this market.
“This strategic collaboration with J.P. Morgan, a pioneer in the financial industry, marks a significant milestone for Lendo,” said Osama Alraee, CEO and co-founder of Lendo. “By combining our strengths, we’ll deliver cutting-edge financial solutions to SMEs, supporting their growth and contributing directly to the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
The SME financing landscape in MENA presents a substantial market opportunity as limited financial access continues to restrict the growth of the region’s businesses, with commercial banks hesitant to issue loans to SMEs at scale, resulting in a high percentage of declined financing requests annually.
The total SME financing gap in developing countries is estimated to be approximately $5.2 trillion, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Lendo’s debt crowdfunding platform aims to bridge the financing gap for SMEs, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal to significantly expand SME lending from 4% in 2018 to 20% by 2030.
According to the latest available report from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), the total value of debt crowdfunding in Saudi Arabia surged from SAR 1.4 million in 2019 to SAR 771 million in 2022, marking a remarkable growth.
Lendo raised SAR 132 million ($35.2 million) in total funding from leading investors, including the most recent Series B led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Since its inception in December 2019, Saudi fintech Lendo has processed over 5,000 financing transactions on its platform, providing over SAR 2 billion ($600 million) in financing to SMEs and generating SAR 280 million ($74 million) in returns for investors.
TA Telecom, a prominent player in the Middle East’s tech sector, has unveiled AnteThink, an AI-driven tool designed to enhance decision-making processes for individuals and businesses alike.
With a history of influencing the tech landscape through various initiatives, including advanced mobile solutions, high-volume payment platforms, and ventures in e-commerce, fintech, and analytics, TA Telecom has carved a niche for itself. Serving a vast user base of 40 million and processing an impressive 15 billion transactions across its platforms, TA Telecom has cemented its position as a tech industry leader, with some of its ventures achieving the status of Y Combinator companies.
Established in 2000, TA Telecom has emerged as a prominent player in the technology sector. With over 40 million users and processing 15 billion transactions annually, TA Telecom has made a notable impact. Recognized for its contributions by the Financial Times and featured on Deloitte’s list of fastest-growing tech companies in EMEA, TA Telecom is known for its adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the ever-evolving global tech landscape.
Sameh Ibrahim, CEO of TA Telecom, highlights the potential of AnteThink: “AnteThink reflects our commitment to leverage technology for practical impact. It aims to provide clarity and confidence in decision-making, whether in the professional or personal sphere. AnteThink is a tool that can empower startup founders, executives, and individuals to make more informed choices, alleviating the stress and uncertainty often associated with critical decision-making.”
Mostafa Ashour, CEO of Y Combinator-backed startup NowPay, shared his perspective on AnteThink: “AnteThink transformed our strategic planning, allowing us to explore various scenarios and prepare for different outcomes. It has strengthened our decision-making process, helping us navigate the complexities of the business landscape.”
AnteThink embodies TA Telecom’s commitment to innovation, focusing on supporting the startup ecosystem. The tool is tailored to help leaders and executives navigate the complexities of business management and strategic development by providing a clear picture of potential outcomes.
Key Features of AnteThink include:
1. Second Order Mode: Offering a comprehensive analysis of broader impacts, fostering a strategic mindset for long-term success.
2. Optionality Mode: Enabling detailed evaluation and comparison of different choices to ensure decisions align with strategic objectives and values.
3. Inversion Mode: Focusing on identifying and mitigating potential risks, thereby strengthening risk management strategies.
Credit: Antethink
AnteThink’s advanced AI technology aims to assist decision-makers with insightful analytics, offering guidance through the decision-making process.
Selina Bieber, the Senior Director of Global Markets at GoDaddy, has predicted a significant increase in Egypt’s e-commerce revenue. By 2028, it could reach $9.88 billion.
Godaddy is forming strategic partnerships and launching initiatives to help local entrepreneurs. These efforts align with Egypt’s digital transformation goals and its Vision 2030.
In an interview with the Arabic financial news “Amwal Al Ghad,” Bieber spoke about GoDaddy’s plans and how they match Egypt’s 2023 strategy. She highlighted the company’s aim to provide effective, easy-to-use digital tools and services. By 2024, GoDaddy wants to serve more customers in Egypt by making its digital tools more widespread.
The company is working closely with the Egyptian government, especially the Ministry of Planning. They are offering training programs to improve the digital skills of startups and existing businesses. GoDaddy’s services in Egypt include domain registration, web hosting, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing tools.
Recent surveys support Bieber’s positive outlook for e-commerce in Egypt. They show a clear trend towards digital strategies among small businesses. Many are realizing the importance of having an online presence for their growth and success.
As GoDaddy continues its partnerships and supports government digital initiatives, its influence on Egypt’s digital landscape is growing. The company is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. It aims not just for business growth but also to contribute to a sustainable and thriving digital economy in Egypt.
The 2028 projection indicates a vast potential for e-commerce, with GoDaddy playing a key role in this digital evolution.
-
Startups9 years ago3 Creative Egyptian Women Who Master E-commerce
-
News9 years ago11 Talented Egyptian Photographers on Instagram
-
Campaigns8 years agoVodafone Egypt Brings Generations Together, Unlocks 4G Power
-
Marketing8 years agoWhich categories will suffer most from increased prices in Egypt?
-
Apps8 years agoRadio Garden Live Map of The Globe’s Radio Stations
-
News8 years agoTop 10 Egyptian Fashionistas to Follow on Instagram
-
Campaigns8 years ago7 Big Stats That Show Which Ramadan Advertisements Resonated Most
-
Opinion8 years agoF*** Being a Founder, Be a Follower