Does time just fly by when you are on the computer? Does your time on the computer end up being less productive than you’d like it to be?  The likely culprit is the Internet. If you’re the type that easily gets caught up in reading the latest news and celebrity headline stories, here is a quick fix:

Make those irresistible headlines disappear! After all, if you can’t see them, you can’t and won’t be tempted to click on them. All you need to do is change the settings for your Internet Browser’s default home page. If this sounds complicated, don’t worry, it’s really simple to do.

First, you’ll need to decide if you want your Internet browser to open up to a blank page (no website) or a home page of a website that you use often, or would like to use. If you are choosing a web site, you must be careful to choose one that will not waste your time. I would recommend choosing one that has no reading material. But if you must, perhaps you can find one with quick, simple and beneficial tips. My recommendation, of course, would be http://www.dianealbright.com/blog, but if a blog causes you to waste too much time or has no immediate benefit, avoid it.  

Next, you’ll need to make changes to your Internet browser’s defaults or settings. I’ll take you through the steps for Internet Explorer (if you do not have the latest version of Internet Explorer, you may need to update it):

1. Open Internet Explorer (you probably already have it open if you are reading this).

2. Select Tools (normally on the far right, at the top).

3. Select Internet Options.

4. Select the General tab at the top.

5. Fill in the box at the top under Home. (See photo below) Enter the web address beginning with http:// and then enter the address. You may enter multiple addresses, but they each must be entered on a separate line. If you enter more than one web address, each individual web site will open up under a new tab on Internet Explorer. If you prefer that Internet Explorer does not open up to any web sites, remove the web address and leave the area blank.

6. Once the web addresses have been removed or entered, click OK to save the changes. The next time you open up Internet Explorer the changes should take effect.

Happy time-saving!