Good afternoon, dear readers! In this article, I will explain what turbo mode is in Yandex and what it is needed for, I will show you how to enable turbo mode in the Yandex browser on your phone and computer, and also how to disable turbo mode.
Contents of the article:
What is turbo mode
Turbo mode is a development by Opera Software; initially it was used only in the Opera and Opera Mobile browsers. And since November 2012, turbo mode has been included in the functionality of the Yandex browser.
When turbo mode is turned on, all data entering the browser passes through a special proxy server, where it is compressed, as the developers assure by up to 80%.
This mode is suitable for devices with low connection speeds; if you have high-speed Internet, turbo mode is not recommended, as it can only increase page loading time.
Disadvantages of turbo mode: low quality of downloaded images, there is no way to adjust the compression level.
How to enable turbo mode in Yandex browser on an Android phone
2. In the drop-down menu, select "Settings". 
3. Next, click on the second settings item “Turbo Mode”. 
4. Select the “Enabled” item, and if necessary, select the “Compress video” item. After completing these settings, turbo mode will be enabled in the Yandex browser on your Android phone. 
How to enable turbo mode in Yandex browser on a Windows 7, 8, 10 computer
By default, turbo mode is automatically enabled in the Yandex browser at low connection speeds, namely 128 kb/s. If you need to force turbo mode on, do the following.
1. Open the Yandex browser, then click on the menu icon located in the upper right corner, select “Add-ons” in the drop-down menu. 
Some browsers have a so-called Turbo mode, which, when activated, increases page loading speed. It works quite simply - all downloaded web pages are first sent to the web browser developer's servers, where they are compressed. Well, the smaller their size, the faster they load on the user’s computer. This function is also implemented in Yandex Browser.
Having a normal Internet speed, you most likely will not even notice the acceleration from Turbo turned on or, on the contrary, you will feel the opposite effect. If there are problems with the site, acceleration is also unlikely to help. However, when the current speed is significantly insufficient to load pages quickly, this mode will partially (or even completely) help solve this problem.
If Turbo is enabled in Yandex.Browser, then you will have to “pay” for it with possible problems with loading videos and images and a decrease in their quality. However, you not only get faster downloads, but also traffic savings, which can be important if you have a poor connection or a limited tariff plan.
Turbo does not process pages that operate using the HTTPS protocol (sites such as online banks, payment systems such as WebMoney, Yandex.Money, and other resources with confidential data). Data entered into the authorization form (login and password) and for making electronic payments (card number, CVV/CVC code, date) are not sent there either. This is done for the purpose of user safety and complete private work with personal data. However, keep in mind that pages will load as if Turbo was disabled.
Enabling Turbo mode
When you realize that the current connection speed through Yandex.Browser is not enough, enable page loading acceleration. To do this, click on the menu button in the upper right corner and select from the drop-down list "Turn on turbo".
Accordingly, in the future, all new tabs and reloaded pages will be opened through this mode. After activating it, a rocket icon will appear in the smart bar, notifying you that Turbo is now running.
By clicking on it, you can see how much traffic has been saved.
Please note that videos on some sites will not play automatically - a notification will be displayed instead “The video is hidden to save traffic”. To play it, you just need to left-click on the gray window.
Setting up Turbo operation
In addition to quickly enabling this tool, some additional features are available to the user. You can configure Turbo mode to automatically activate when the speed drops. To do this, click on the menu button and select "Extras".
In the block "Convenient tools" find "Turbo" and give it a value "Auto". This way, the tool will turn on only when the connection speed drops to 128 Kbps and continue to work until it rises to 512 Kbps. If you give it the value "On", content compression will always occur - this is convenient if you use a poor connection for a certain period of time or have limited traffic (for example, a 3G modem or a mobile connection using a smartphone).
This function, as well as its other parameters, are also available in "Settings".
Select a section on the left "Tools", where to find the block "Turbo". Here you can also set the format of the tool. Additionally, you are asked to enable/disable notification about a drop in Internet speed (a line with a notification will appear above the site page) and manage video compression (by default, in Turbo mode, it is always compressed, which is why its quality becomes lower).
In this easy way you can get several advantages from Turbo mode at once. Use this tool wisely and do not turn it on at high Internet speeds: you can only truly appreciate the quality of its work in less comfortable conditions.
Not long ago, the developers of the Opera web browser abandoned their own web engine and switched to using the WebKit engine. In addition, the interface of the Opera web browser has also changed, it has become more similar to other modern browsers.
These changes have undoubtedly benefited the browser, but users who are used to older versions of Opera often cannot find the features they need. For example, users often do not know how to enable Turbo mode in the new version of Opera. If you also find yourself in a similar situation, we suggest you read this article.
In order to enable Turbo in Opera, you must first go to the browser settings. To do this, click on the “Menu” button, which is located in the upper left corner of the Opera window, and in the menu that opens, select “Settings”. You can also open Opera settings using the ALT-P key combination.
In the settings window, you need to go to the “Browser” section.
And enable the “Show additional settings” function there. This function is located in the lower left corner of the settings window.
After enabling additional settings, you need to scroll through the list of settings to the very end. There will be a function responsible for Turbo on Opera.
It should be noted that after turning on turbo mode, Opera will turn off the VPN if it was turned on, since you cannot use Turbo mode and VPN at the same time. Also, after turning on the turbo mode, you can see an icon in the form of a speedometer in the address bar, which informs you that the turbo mode is on and working.
What is Turbo mode in Opera
In conclusion, we will tell you in more detail about what Turbo mode is in the Opera web browser and why it is needed. Turbo mode is a free service from the developers of the Opera web browser that allows you to speed up the loading of web pages when using a slow Internet connection. When using Turbo mode, browsing through a modem connection becomes as comfortable as working through a broadband connection.
In fact, Turbo mode is a proxy server that downloads the web pages the user needs, compresses them to reduce the amount of data transferred, and sends them to the user. For example, just compressing the images on a page can save up to 80 percent of page space.
It should also be mentioned that Turbo mode is not only available to desktop users. This function is available in both the Opera Mini browser (which is available on Android, iOS and other platforms) and in the full Opera browser for Android.
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“Turbo” mode is a useful feature of the Yandex, Opera, Chrome browsers, which allows you to speed up the loading of website pages with a slow Internet connection. Let's take a closer look at how the "Turbo" mode works in different browsers, in what cases it will really help, and what else the option does, besides increasing the speed of loading sites.
Why do you need the Turbo mode?
The developers of the Opera browser came up with Turbo mode in 2009. At that time, the Internet was still slow for many (telephone modems) and the tariffs required payment for each megabyte of received or sent information, and the mode allowed for real savings. Now most people have unlimited access to the network, but speeding up downloads is still important on mobile connections and WiFi in public places.
The principle of operation of the “Turbo” mode in Opera and “Yandex Browser” is the same. With the option disabled, the user downloads the site directly to his computer, and with the “Turbo” mode activated, the data is first downloaded to the Opera Software server and from there the page opens in a browser tab. On the Opera Software server, multimedia - pictures, videos, animations - are compressed and, with a slow connection, sites launch on the user's computer faster - the amount of downloaded information is smaller. The quality of videos and other things noticeably deteriorates, but you can watch a video, animation or picture even on a slow (2G) mobile Internet.
Due to the fact that the Internet browser does not connect directly to the site, but through Opera Software servers, in “Turbo” mode you can visit sites blocked by Roskomnadzor or your Internet provider. Access to prohibited resources is blocked at the provider level - Internet providers do not allow their subscribers to access pages with certain addresses. In “Turbo” mode, the connection goes directly to the Opera or Google servers if you use Chrome, so the provider does not record access to prohibited sites and cannot block them.
When you go with your browser's turbo mode turned on to a site that determines your IP address, your location or provider, for example, to our home page, you will see that the data is determined incorrectly. To be more precise, our service determines the IP address of the server that ensures the operation of the turbo mode and, based on it, determines the provider and your location.
"Turbo" in Chrome: traffic saving plugin
Chrome does not have a built-in “Turbo” mode, and before enabling accelerated loading of sites, you will have to download and install the official add-on from Google’s virtual storefront.
- Go to Chrome Webstore;
- Enter “Traffic saving” into the search;
- Find the extension of the same name from the Google developer;
- Add an extension to the browser;
- Close and launch the browser again.
The extension icon will appear in the upper right corner of the window. To activate the economy mode (“Turbo”), you need to click on the icon and check the only item “Traffic saving”. For compression, this mode works great - on some sites it “cuts off” up to 70% of unnecessary multimedia - advertising banners, animation, etc. - but it is not very suitable as a means of accessing blocked sites. We immediately located the device under test and did not find Turbo mode enabled in Chrome.
Opera Turbo to speed up your browsing experience
Opera Turbo worked and works for users of the original “opera” product and under a server rental agreement for users of Yandex Browser.
To activate the “Turbo” mode in the browser, open the menu (upper left corner) and check the “Opera Turbo” box.
In terms of traffic filtering and compression, the pioneer shows better results than Google's product. The servers compress pictures, scripts, and even videos, although on the feature presentation page the developer still recommends setting the minimum online video quality for slow connections. It will be possible to access sites prohibited in Russia, although the vaunted Opera Turbo did not hide the tested computer from our watchful eye, and the enabled page loading acceleration mode was not detected.
"Turbo" mode in the Yandex browser
In Yandex Browser, the Turbo mode is organized using technology similar to the above-mentioned solutions. For compression, the same servers are used as in Opera. The "Turbo" mode in Yandex Browser is activated automatically by default - compression occurs only on a slow connection.
In the settings you can enable “Turbo” for all sites. Clicking on the rocket icon in the address bar allows you to activate it for an individual page (if it is always turned off) or allow the site to load in a tab without acceleration (if it is always turned on).
If necessary, individual blocked elements are activated by clicking - click “Unblock content” and watch the compressed video online through a narrow channel at a per-megabyte rate. In the drop-down menu, which can be opened by clicking on the rocket in the address bar, there is an “Unlock All” option, which activates all blocked items.
In terms of page loading speed via the mobile Internet (Huawei 3G modem, LifeCell mobile operator, coverage is terrible), Yandex Browser has outperformed its competitors. With interactive elements disabled, pages of social networks, portals, and services loaded almost instantly.
In the “Turbo” mode, it was possible to bypass the blocking of individual blocked sites, but you can’t fool us. The service calculated the location of the computer the first time, but did not notice the “Turbo” mode.
In terms of loading speed of sites in Turbo mode on a slow Internet, Yandex Browser outperformed everyone, Opera showed its class in providing access to blocked sites, although the site did not see Opera Turbo, and Chrome with its “Traffic Saver” add-on did a good job of reducing the weight of downloaded sites. pages. Other closest competitors - Firefox and Vivaldi - did not have anything similar, except for third-party applications. Does the enhanced “anti-spyware” “Tracking Protection” in Firefox work according to a similar scheme, but only in “Incognito” mode, so it’s too early to call it a full-fledged analogue.
The “Turbo” mode is a necessary thing, only each browser works differently and you need to choose a browser according to your needs: speed up (Yandex), save (Google Chrome) or access blocked sites (Opera).
Turbo Boost is Intel's proprietary automatic computer technology. In this mode, it exceeds the nominal performance indicators, but only up to the “critical” level of heating temperature limits and power consumption.
Features of activating turbo mode on laptop PCs
Laptops can operate from two sources: mains power and batteries. When powered by a battery, the OS, to increase operating life (by default), “tries” to reduce energy consumption, including by reducing (CPU). Therefore, turning on turbo mode on a laptop has a number of features.
In older device BIOS models, there were options to enable and configure this mode. Nowadays, manufacturers are trying to minimize the possibility of user intervention in the operation of the CPU, and often this parameter is missing. There are two ways to activate the technology:
- Through the operating system interface.
- Via BIOS.
How to enable Turbo Boost through the Windows interface
You can influence the turbo mode state by setting the required values in the “Minimum processor state” and “Maximum processor state” parameters in the current power consumption plan:
- In the next section, click on the “Change advanced power settings” link.
- In the drop-down list of the “Power Options” dialog we find the “CPU Power Management” item.
Activate turbo mode via BIOS
This option to enable Turbo Boost on a laptop is suitable for advanced users. It is based on resetting all settings in the BIOS to default values:
- Let's go to the BIOS.
- At the end of the menu we find the “Load Default” section.
- Reset all settings.
To monitor the turbo mode status, you can use the utility Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor.
