Buenos días!
Monday assorted links:
You’re loading fonts wrong (and it’s crippling your performance) - Jono Alderson
Fonts are one of the most visible, most powerful parts of the web. And yet: almost everyone gets them wrong.
🔗 https://www.jonoalderson.com/performance/youre-loading-fonts-wrong/
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The Naked Man Problem and the Secret to Never Forgetting Numbers
Crap. Where did I put my stuff? Every time I go to the gym, it’s the same thing - a sea of identical lockers. And I have no idea which is mine. I can’t solve this by picking a favorite, because there’s always a potential naked man standing next to...
🔗 https://ninjasandrobots.com/the-naked-man-problem-and-the-secret-to-never-forgetting-numbers
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Your URL Is Your State
A deep dive into how thoughtful URL design can enhance usability, shareability, and performance. Learn what state belongs in URLs, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical patterns for modern web apps.
🔗 https://alfy.blog/2025/10/31/your-url-is-your-state.html
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Security vulnerabilities in AI-powered web browsers
AI-enabled browsers add an agentic layer across email, calendars, and connected apps. Or just allow mechanisation of a web browser via AI. Having been a routine user of web browser automation tools since 15+ years, I appreciate the new potential. However, it is important to note that the web platform, and web browsers, are complicated beasts. The effect on user's security and privacy is that the threat model shifts: attacks pivot on how intent is parsed and which inputs the agent trusts.
🔗 https://blog.lukaszolejnik.com/security-vulnerabilities-in-ai-powered-web-browsers/