Tag Archives: Google

Why the new Google favicon sucks*

 
Which one of these favicons could you pick out of a lineup? Whether they’re in your dock, taskbar, bookmark list, feed reader, or browser tab, the whole point of icons is to differentiate themselves. For sadistic bonus points, the new Google favicon is translucent, so in an unselected browser tab it’s even [...]

Dear Google…

Why does this page, which millions of us see every day, not remember my preference?

I have never selected “Add to Google homepage” and I never ever will. RSS sucks enough without you adding another smidge of friction.
You can do it. You have the technology.
Hugs and kisses,
Nathan