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Tips, guides, and news about making your browser start page more productive and personal.
A Browser Start Page That Matches Your New MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo comes in Blush, Citrus, Indigo and Silver. Here is how I set Cute Desk App to the same four colors, with the exact color codes to type in.
Why I'm Asking You to Donate to Cute Desk App
Cute Desk App has been free since the first day, and it stays free. Eight months in, with 32 widgets, people in 68 countries and real bills, here is why I am asking for a donation for the first time.
Your Widgets on Every New Tab — Cute Desk App Now Has Browser Extensions
Cute Desk App is now on Chrome and Safari. Every new tab instantly shows all your widgets with your data — private, local, and synced across tabs.
The Architecture of Cute Desk App
A visual deep-dive into how Cute Desk App is built — 22 widgets, 6 rendering types, a custom window manager, vanilla JavaScript, and zero frameworks.
I'm Having the Best Time of My Life Building a Product
When you are both the customer and the builder, product-market fit is instant. Building Cute Desk App widgets with no backlog, no meetings — just pure creative joy.
Two Browser Games, Two Rendering Techniques: Solitaire (DOM) vs Breakout (Canvas)
How I built Solitaire and Breakout using two different rendering techniques — DOM manipulation and Canvas 2D. A technical comparison for browser game development.
How I Built Cute Desk App in 32 Days with an AI Coding Partner
The full development timeline — 20 milestones in 32 days, built with AI as my coding partner. From first commit to a polished product with 15 widgets.
Best Browser Start Page Apps in 2026
Looking for a better browser start page? I compare the best start page apps — from widget dashboards to minimalist new tab extensions — and help you pick the right one.
The Story Behind Cute Desk App
How a simple personal need turned into a full-featured browser start page. The origin story of Cute Desk App, told by its creator.