How to Restore Lost Tabs on Opera Neon
Few things in life are more frustrating than losing all your open browser tabs unexpectedly. With Opera Neon, however, retrieving lost tabs is a breeze. In this article, we explore the various ways to restore closed tabs in Opera Neon and provide useful tips for preventing their loss in the first place.
Understanding Opera Neon and Its Features
Before we dive into restoring tabs, it's important to know what Opera Neon is and how it differs from traditional web browsers. Opera Neon is a concept browser created by Opera Software that deviates from the norm in terms of design and functional features. One of its most distinctive features is its minimalist, edge-to-edge interface which pushes website content to the front and centers it. This approach allows users to focus solely on the content they want to engage with, without being distracted by browser toolbars and menus.
What Makes Opera Neon Unique
In addition to its edge-to-edge design, Opera Neon eliminates the standard tab system and instead uses visual bubbles, called 'Snap-to-gallery hover tabs'. These tabs sit on the right side of the interface and show previews of frequently visited websites in a grid-like design. By clicking on a bubble, you open the corresponding website.
Key Features of Opera Neon
In addition to the Snap-to-gallery hover tabs and edge-to-edge design, Opera Neon includes several other useful features that set it apart from other web browsers. Some of these features include:
Built-in ad blocker
Advanced screenshot tool
Instant search results suggestions
Customizable background images and color themes
Common Reasons for Losing Tabs in Opera Neon
Unfortunately, even with its useful features, Opera Neon is not immune to tab loss. Here are a few common reasons this loss occurs:
Accidental Closure
Perhaps the most ubiquitous reason for losing tabs, closing a website tab (or the entire browser) accidentally happens to the best of us. This phenomenon is especially true on devices with smaller screens, where multiple windows and tabs clutter the interface.
Browser Crash
If you experience an internal issue with your browser or a plugin or extension, it can cause your Opera Neon browser to crash. Depending on the settings you've selected, this could lead to the loss of your previously opened tabs as well.
System Shutdown or Restart
As per standard procedure, a system shutdown or restart on your device will cause all open tabs and the browser itself to close. Without a proper warning, this can be jarring to the user and result in lost tabs.
Restoring Lost Tabs Using Built-in Opera Neon Features
Luckily, when it comes to lost tabs, Opera Neon comes equipped with several built-in tools that can help retrieve them. The following are the most commonly used methods:
Reopening Closed Tabs
If you accidentally close a tab, don't worry. You can easily reopen the tab by right-clicking on the tab bar and selecting the 'Reopen last closed tab' option. Repeat this step until you have opened all closed tabs.
Accessing the Recently Closed Tabs List
If reopening last closed tab isn't the right move, head to Opera Neon's 'Menu' button and choose 'History'. Among the options in History, you'll see the 'Recently closed' menu. Click it, and you'll be presented with a list of recently closed tabs. Select any or all of the tabs you want to reopen by clicking on them one-at-a-time or using the 'Open All' feature.
Utilizing the Opera Neon History
The history feature in Opera Neon records all the websites you've visited, offering a running record of your browsing history. Because history records every page that's loaded in Opera Neon, you can find even very old tabs that were closed. To search for and recover lost tabs using history, click on the 'menu' button and select 'History' and search for the desired tab or page.
Using Third-Party Extensions to Restore Lost Tabs
Should the built-in methods fail to help you find the lost tab(s), you have options in the form of third-party extensions or add-ons. Many of these extensions enable you to save and restore all tabs, whether open or closed. Some popular extensions for tab management in Opera Neon include:
Popular Opera Neon Tab Management Extensions
Session Buddy
Tabli
Tab Session Manager
How to Install and Use Tab Management Extensions
The installation process is relatively straightforward. Find the extension you want in the Google Chrome store and add it to your browser. After installation and configuration, you can save all the tabs you have open with just a click. When you need to restore them, visit the extension and select 'restore tab session' or another appropriate feature.
Tips for Preventing Future Loss of Tabs
Naturally, the best way to prevent losing tabs is not to have them get lost in the first place. Here are a few practical tips to help:
Regularly Saving Your Browsing Sessions
With the help of 'Session Buddy' and 'Tab Session Manager' extensions, you can save all the tabs and browsing history and access them at your convenience. Regularly save your browsing sessions so that if the browser crashes or your device restarts, you won't lose important data.
Organizing Your Tabs with Tab Groups
To avoid clutter and confusion, make a habit of grouping related tabs. For instance, if you're working on a project with research from multiple online sources, create a separate tab group for each source. The ability to create a tab group in Opera Neon is easy. ·Select the 'Tab' option with the plus sign on the upper left of Opera Neon. Once you've created your tab group, drag any tabs you like into that section.
Creating Browser Backups
As an additional safety measure, it's always a smart idea to back up your browser data regularly. This approach is especially useful in the case of a system crash or a virus attack. You can back up your Opera Neon data by locating its folder, highlighting it, and copying it to an external hard drive or flash disk.
Conclusion
Although losing tabs in Opera Neon can be frustrating, it isn't the end of the world. The browser comes with several built-in features and third-party extensions to help you recover your lost tabs. By following the best practices outlined in this article, it's possible to prevent future loss of tabs altogether and keep your browsing experience seamless and stress-free!