Opera Tip: Prevent tabs from stealing focus

Problem:
Occasionally when opening new tabs in the background (by clicking a link with the mouse wheel, for example), some new tabs will steal the focus and pop-up to the front. This behavior can be disruptive.

Solution:
Opera gives you the power to block new tabs from stealing the focus. Use this option with caution, as some web applications rely on the ability to raise tabs into focus.

In the menu bar, go to Tools > Preferences > Advanced > Content > JavaScript Options, uncheck the following option: “Allow raising of windows.”