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Question: Is there a way to put my most-used web address on my desktop, instead of opening my browser and then typing in the address?  - Sarah L., Keystone

Answer: Oh absolutely, you most definitely can! It’s not hard to do, either; just keep in mind that the steps are different depending on what browser you use.

For Internet Explorer: When you’re on a webpage you wish to save to your desktop, go to the top of your screen and click File, then Send, then Shortcut to Desktop. Done!

For Firefox: There are two ways to do this in Firefox, but surprisingly, neither are obvious. The first option requires you to hit the “Restore Down” button (it’s that middle button at the top right of your screen - the one with the two boxes in it, to the left of the “x” button). If you don’t see the Restore Down button and the middle button shows only one square, you’re OK - you don’t need to do anything at all. Next, left-click the icon in the address bar - that’s the little graphic sitting to the left of the address of the site you’re currently on. Don’t let go of that left mouse button just yet; instead, drag that icon to your desktop and then let go.

If you don’t care for that method, try this out instead: http://tinyurl.com/22nzr5.