The latest version of the Opera browser comes with a new feature, Speed Dial that gives users quick access to up to nine favourite Web pages.

Every time a new tab is opened, instead of a blank page, the user is presented with a 3×3 grid of thumbnails, into which a web address can be stored. The thumbnail then becomes a small image of the page. To open a page the user clicks on the corresponding thumbnail, or use the keyboard shortcuts ⌘ + [1-9], or simply enters the number (from 1-9) in the address bar.

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Many of the gadgets you add to the Sidebar are generic and need to be customized. For example, you can customize the Clock gadget by selecting a new clock face, giving it a name, and selecting a time zone other than your own (this analog clock automatically displays the same time as the digital time display in the Notification area of the Vista taskbar). You also need to customize the Feed
Headlines gadget so that it displays headlines for a particular RSS feed to which you’ve subscribed.

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To display the Sidebar on the left side of your computer’s desktop or to make sure that it always appears on the top of other windows you have open on the desktop, you need to open the Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box. The easiest way to do this is by right-clicking somewhere in the Sidebar area on the right side of the screen (but outside any of the gadgets) and then clicking Properties on the Sidebar’s shortcut menu.

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Is your rainy day fund all wet? Every paycheck, you plan to save, but it seems like there’s nothing left over after bills and creditors get their share. It’s getting tougher to pay the bills on time, let alone save any money! Don’t fret; there’s a solution. There are a lot of ways to put another dollar in your pocket here and there. Here’s what you need to do