Changing Browser Homepage

Is there any way to change to Browser homepage from my provider info to say...Google?
Thanks for any input.
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Yes. If you go into the Browser, display the menu and select Options. Go into Browser Configuration. Scroll to the bottom to Home Page Address to change the homepage
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