My OperaDisabling JavaScript, Except for Widgets
Monday, January 21, 2008 12:47:18 AM
Because of all the crazy spyware problems I see at work, I'm a huge fan of surfing with scripting disabled. Disabling things like Java, JavaScript, and Plug-ins is an easy way to get rid of vectors that bad guys can use to get into your machine. It's easily done in Opera 9.25 by going to:
Tools -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Content
And simply unchecking everything. These features can then be re-enabled on a page-by-page basis by right clicking on any page and choosing Edit Site Preferences, or choosing Manage Site Preferences under the Advanced Preferences menu mentioned above.
Unfortunately, disabling JavaScript browser-wide also disables Widgets from working. But luckily, thanks to Remco, I know a way to enable JavaScript for Widgets stored locally on the machine. Just open up Opera's Manage Site Preferences menu and Add. When it asks for the site, enter 'localhost' as the URL (without the quotes). Then enable or disable JavaScript like you would any other webpage!
Tools -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Content
And simply unchecking everything. These features can then be re-enabled on a page-by-page basis by right clicking on any page and choosing Edit Site Preferences, or choosing Manage Site Preferences under the Advanced Preferences menu mentioned above.
Unfortunately, disabling JavaScript browser-wide also disables Widgets from working. But luckily, thanks to Remco, I know a way to enable JavaScript for Widgets stored locally on the machine. Just open up Opera's Manage Site Preferences menu and Add. When it asks for the site, enter 'localhost' as the URL (without the quotes). Then enable or disable JavaScript like you would any other webpage!
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