A Google Homepage is the first page you see when log into your account on Google. You can set
this page to have anything you wish on it.
What are some features I could have on the home page?
You could have the local weather report so when you open up the homepage you
can see what the weather will be that day. You can have a calculator, choose
from different styles and colors. You can have Alerts as well. Alerts are emails
that the search engine sends to you when there are results for your keyword.
What is Gmail?
Gmail is simply Google's email. It is free and you can sign up from your
Home page. You can invite people to chat with you. Almost like an instant messenger
but only the people who you invite will actually get to message you.
What can I have in my iGoogle?
This is the homepage. You can change colors of the background, add Google Maps,
you can add a clock, a do to list, joke of the day, you can look for videos
on You Tube. You can add brain teasers and Hangman Game , Mapquest and even
spell check. There are so many different things you can add. It is like personalizing
your own page.
Can I still access the web via the homepage?
Yes, there is a search box right in top of the page for you.
Why should I personalize my home page?
It is fun, it is like checking in with the world when you sign in the computer.
You can catch the world news or celebrity news. It is a fun way to get started
before you use your computer.
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