Opera GX releases new browser shortcut to free up some disk space

April 1st, 2025

1st April 2025, Oslo, Norway – PC feeling like it’s running on dial-up? Do you constantly see warnings about low disk space? Fear not, because Opera GX is releasing a new limited-time browser shortcut designed to remove unnecessary files, potentially freeing up valuable storage.

“We’ve all been there – experiencing frustrating slowdowns due to insufficient free disk space. Created in response to huge user demand, this new shortcut is our way of giving users a quick and easy tool to fight back against sluggish performance and reclaim their digital flow”, said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director at Opera GX.

By simply pressing Alt + Shift + R, users can potentially free up valuable disk space, helping users keep their systems running smoothly and enjoy a better online experience.

Check out also other shortcuts designed to tackle some of life’s most pressing digital dilemmas:
Alt + Shift + P looping fake update screen, giving you the perfect excuse to miss that deadline or swerve that client call.
Alt + Shift + C to be greeted by a random, adorable image of a cat.
Alt + Shift + M and instantly be redirected to the land of opportunity.

These shortcuts will only be available for a limited time, so try them out now and experience the glorious chaos before it’s gone.

About Opera GX
Browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA]. Since its inception in 2019, Opera GX has quickly become the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more custom internet experience. Along with countless customization options including color themes, sound effects, background music, and a gaming-inspired design, GX includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer’s resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users kill the most resource-draining tabs, and GX Cleaner to purge those old unwanted files. Opera GX is the first browser that allows users to fully customize its appearance, themes, sounds, and audio effects during use, completely changing the browsing experience. Simply download one of over 9,000 mods to start enjoying a new look for the browser that suits your preferences.