Illustration: Opera Software
During my post-college years, a circle of friends who were all single would come together to celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day, purposely avoiding those who were in relationships. It was essentially an excuse to have a good time. If given the chance, we might have considered downloading the HeartBlocker extension for Opera GX.
functions by filtering out content related to Valentine’s Day and replacing it with something less sentimental. The plugin offers two modes: Normal Mode, which takes a more neutral approach, and “Emo Mode” – which intensifies the emotional and dramatic elements. Picture gloomy weather, dark hues, and the full emo experience.
It’s worth noting that the plugin doesn’t have the ability to automatically remove images of your ex from your stored photos on your computer, but with advancements in AI technology, that might become a reality in the future.
To acquire it, you’ll need to download the extension from the Opera GX website, the gaming-centric browser developed by Opera. Once installed, the extension will be accessible in the Extensions section of the browser settings, and you can choose to remove it after Valentine’s Day or if you happen to land a last-minute date at a local bar. The decision is entirely yours!
HeartBlocker Emo Mode, activated.
Illustration: Opera Software
Opera GX was introduced in 2019 as a browser tailored for gamers, featuring RGB lighting, RAM monitors, and more. With time, Opera GX has integrated support for Discord and other features, even clearing out your questionable browsing history after your demise. Given that Opera holds just over , it’s clearly targeting a specific audience.
If Valentine’s Day brings to mind memories of an ex who callously broke your heart, making you question love itself, and then invited you to their wedding, well… Opera GX and HeartBlocker might just be the solution you’re looking for.
Author: Mark Hachman, Senior Editor
Mark, a seasoned editor at PCWorld, focuses on Microsoft updates and chip technology, among other topics. His work has been featured in PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.