Startsidor

Startsidor is a term used to describe one or more webpages that load automatically when a web browser starts, when a new tab is opened, or when a user visits a site as a landing page. The plural startsidor refers to multiple such pages, which may be configured for a particular browser, user profile, device, or organization.

In practice, startsidor can function as a browser home page, a startup page that opens on launched sessions, or as portal-like pages that aggregate content such as news, weather, and widgets. Historically, public portals served as popular startsidor experiences, for example through portals like Yahoo or MSN. Today, many users customize their startsidor for work, personal use, or multilingual and regional needs, while some rely on a generic new-tab page instead.

Configuration and usage vary by platform. In most modern browsers, users set a start page through settings by choosing to open a specific page or a set of pages on startup. Some browsers support multiple start pages that open simultaneously. On mobile devices, the option to designate a startsidor is more limited and depends on the browser and operating system in use.

Security and privacy considerations apply to startsidor. If a start page is sourced from untrusted services or bundled software, it can introduce unwanted tracking, ads, or unwanted changes to browsing behavior. It is advisable to use trusted pages, review extensions, and maintain up-to-date software.

Overall, startsidor remains a common concept for optimizing access to preferred content, but trends have shifted toward simpler new-tab interfaces and more privacy-aware defaults.