iGoogle
Okay, this is a simple item that many people know about but I’m just doing this to get my feet wet. I have a feeling I’m going to post simple things for a while and then get more advanced; I just don’t want to leave anybody out in the lurch. If you want a good homepage, make sure to click iGoogle on the top right of the Google.com and set that as your browser’s home page. You can customize it with lots of great “gadgets.” But you’ll need a google account if you don’t have one already. Sign up for one and get a free Gmail account at the same time. If you don’t use Gmail, its time to make the move. Not only is it easy to use but their spam-filtering is superb.
Instructions for changing your homepage:
Google Chrome - Wrench icon > Options > Basics
Firefox - Tools > Options > General
Internet Explorer - Tools > Internet Options > General
Recommendation:
- Use Gmail instead of Hotmail, Yahoo, or anything else for your personal email. It blows the competition away and has virtually no spam.
- Use iGoogle for your home page. Although Yahoo and MSN aren’t terrible if you want to stick with them.
