This is for when you want instant gratification, no tinkering required. Open Chrome, go to google.com. That’s it. Now, look at the top right corner of your screen. See those three little dots? Click them. They are the magic menu of life.
From that menu, select Settings. It sounds intimidating, but trust me, it's just a room full of switches. You're looking for a section called "On startup." Click that.
Now, you’ll see three options. Pick the middle one: "Open a specific page or set of pages." Then, click "Add a new page." Type in "https://www.google.com" and hit "Add." Done. You are now a digital minimalist in the best way possible.
The "I Want Proof" Method
Maybe you're a control freak (no judgment, I am one too). You want to see the change happen right in front of your eyes. Close Chrome entirely. Not just the tab—close the whole app. Open it again.
If the stars aligned and your router didn't throw a tantrum, you should see the Google logo and search bar right there. Boom. It’s like your browser just gave you a high-five.
If not, don't panic. You probably clicked the wrong radio button. Go back to Settings and look for the "On startup" tab again. Double-check you hit "Open a specific page" and not "Continue where you left off" (which is great for procrastinators, but not for this).
How to Change Your Homepage and New Tab Page in Chrome
