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| Feature | Chrome/Edge PWA | Desktop Shortcut | Third-party (e.g., Mailbird, Kiwi for Gmail) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (via browser) | No | No | | Dedicated window | Yes | No (opens in browser tab) | Yes | | Taskbar/Dock icon | Yes | Yes (may need manual icon) | Yes | | Notifications | Native | Browser-based | Native | | Resource usage | Low (shared browser process) | Low | Medium (separate app) | | Privacy risk | None | None | High (third-party stores credentials) | | Cost | Free | Free | Often paid or freemium | download gmail icon for desktop
Instead of downloading a generic .ico or .png file, users should create a Progressive Web App (PWA) or a site-specific browser (SSB) shortcut. This provides a native-like icon, isolated browsing, and taskbar/dock integration. and taskbar/dock integration.