Safari: Set Google as your homepage - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to set the Google search engine as the start page of the Safari browser.

To change the home page in Safari:

1. Open Safari on your computer.
2. Click on the gray gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings".
3. In the "General" tab you will find the "Homepage" item. Enter the corresponding address "google.de" in the text field there.
4. Close the settings window. The next time you start Safari, Google will appear as the homepage.

This guide applies to Safari version 5.1.7 on Windows 8.1. You can find out how to restore your last session in Safari in our next practical tip.