Fav4.org: A clean – yet elegant – candidate worthy of being your homepage/start page

Ashraf December 6, 2011 13

Originally started by Opera, and popularized by Chrome, the “multiple homepage” concept is commonly used by people (whether by add-on or built in browser functionality) who can’t decide on one single website to be their homepage. However, what if you want something simple, clean, yet elegant and want it without any hassle, or third party add-on (assuming the browser you use doesn’t have it built in)? Well then, let me introduce you to Fav4.org:

Fav4.org is a website that allows you to set links to 4 of your most favorite websites. After configuring Fav4.org (no registration required, btw), you just need to set Fav4.org as your homepage and every time you visit you will have quick access to the four websites you selected.

Using Fav4.org is very simple:

Visit Fav4.org.
Click on “site settings”.
Go to “config” and select the four websites you desire:

Click “save settings” after you have finished (you must select all four otherwise you won’t be able to save).
Make Fav4.org your homepage.
Enjoy.

Currently, these are all the websites supported by Fav4.org:

Unfortunately, you can only add the websites supported by Fav4.org. However, you can suggest more websites to be added and hope the developer’s Fav4.org listen.

One thing to keep in mind when using Fav4.org is that your preferences are saved in a cookie. So if you are one of those people that constantly clear your browser surfing data (which includes cookies) Fav4.org probably is not for you.

Now, I realize Fav4.org won’t be for everyone. Some people will not like the four site limitation, while other be turned off by the inability to add your own website (for these people I recommend looking into an add-on for your browser that can make you happy). However, Fav4.org is a fairly attractive service for those that want or need it. You can access Fav4.org from the following link:

Fav4.org homepage

[via Lifehacker]

POSTED IN » Tips 'n Tricks, World Wide Web

Subscribe to dotTech -- never miss an article again!

About the author: Ashraf View all posts by Ashraf

Happily married to the most beautiful woman ever, Ashraf is the founder of dotTech. Ashraf spends insane hours on dotTech (usually writing articles but sometimes doing absolutely nothing except staring). Yes he is weird, but he is also very friendly.

13 Comments »

Locutus February 15, 2010 at 10:08 PM (comment permalink) -

For those that want more customization, use Fast Dial for Firefox.

1

Click here to reply to this comment
Adrian February 15, 2010 at 10:37 PM (comment permalink) -

Hey man, IE, Firefox, Chrome, Opera all have multiple homepage! Why do we need this ?:)

2

Click here to reply to this comment
OldElmerFudd February 15, 2010 at 11:03 PM (comment permalink) -

Interesting. I use Google.com as a home page on all my machines. Can’t find a reason to change, but thanks for the suggestion.

3

Click here to reply to this comment
Ted February 15, 2010 at 11:16 PM (comment permalink) -

I fail to see an advantage over the stock multiple tabs, or even a simple start page like my.yahoo.com.

4

Click here to reply to this comment
Brett February 15, 2010 at 11:18 PM (comment permalink) -

I use Firefox and I only discovered last night that I could open more than one webpage when I click on the “Home” icon.

It took me a little while to work what happened. By going to Tools -> Options… -> General I noticed in the “Home Page” box that I accidentally added two URLs.

I had not changed any options recently so I assume it was always possible to do this multi-page homepage function in FF.

5

Click here to reply to this comment
Ashraf February 15, 2010 at 11:40 PM (comment permalink) -
Mr. Boss

I agree with all of you: there are many other appealing options. But once again, as I stated, they are options. Some people may prefer Fav4.org over alternatives.

6

Click here to reply to this comment
Frank Ylagan February 16, 2010 at 5:07 AM (comment permalink) -

What is the advantage of using Fav4.org over closing Firefox with your 4 favorite sites open in tabs so that they open automatically when you run Firefox the next time?

7

Click here to reply to this comment
Refpeuk February 16, 2010 at 7:32 AM (comment permalink) -

I guess this could take over my google homepage as now I can just type in my search query into the address bar.

8

Click here to reply to this comment
Samer February 16, 2010 at 10:47 AM (comment permalink) -

Speed Dial for firefox is another popular choice :)

9

Click here to reply to this comment
Jacob February 20, 2010 at 10:12 PM (comment permalink) -

Fav4.org is nice, but there is a slightly more sophisticated site with the same basic idea, with a Google search box and the 150 most popular links – http://zenstart.com

10

Click here to reply to this comment
Rock March 20, 2010 at 2:51 AM (comment permalink) -

I use Symbaloo. It lets me add as many links as I like to the home page

http://www.symbaloo.com/us/#

11

Click here to reply to this comment
Pete May 26, 2010 at 2:26 AM (comment permalink) -

I use keyF11.com I think it is better than fav4.org
Keyf11 is nontraditional online bookmark manager, on-line browser with sticky notes (you can save and share – bookmarks as thumbnails with notes, browse and arrange websites (size, position and save the layout of windows – ideal for HDTV) , active previews (title and favicons) of all panels, sticky notes…)

After registration you have own address for your favourite web pages (keyf11.com/nickname) and you can send your own link to anybody and simply share your favourite pages with notes notes.
You can share everything except your private panels, which are password protected and hide. keyfF11 is free web application I recommend.
e.g.keyf11.com/bingle

12

Click here to reply to this comment
Pete Szekely December 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM (comment permalink) -

I love Netvibes for my home page. Highly customizable. Many useful features.

http://www.netvibes.com

13

Click here to reply to this comment