Do you want to do this for Linux Mint or Windows 7, your system details show both.

You can add the about:newtab URL to the command line in the Firefox desktop shortcut to open this page by default.

See also the startup setting:

• Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts"
• "Show my windows and tabs from last time"
• "Show my home page"
• "Show a blank page"

I'd like to do this for Windows 7 and Linux Mint 15. I use one at work and one at home. I have the same issue with both.

You would need to make about:newtab the homepage and enter firefox as a autostarter (not sure if you can do this with the work system).

• How to set the home page
• http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/tips-and-tricks-mint-after-installation-mint-13-cinnamon-edition.htm#Auto-Startup-Application
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

Great, thanks. I never even thought about changing the homepage. I Was looking for a setting or a config option somewhere.

Thanks.