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iPhone and iPad (Safari)

  1. Open jameslcowan.com in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button.
  3. Choose Add to Home Screen.
  4. Confirm the name James Cowan, then tap Add.

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open jameslcowan.com in Chrome.
  2. Tap the menu (three dots).
  3. Choose Install app or Add to Home screen.
  4. Confirm when Chrome prompts you.

Samsung Internet

  1. Open jameslcowan.com in Samsung Internet.
  2. Tap the menu.
  3. Choose Add page to, then Home screen.
  4. Confirm the shortcut.

Desktop (Chrome, Edge, and Brave)

  1. Open jameslcowan.com in your browser.
  2. Look for the install icon in the address bar, or open the browser menu.
  3. Choose Install James Cowan or Install app.
  4. Launch from your apps menu or dock like a native app.

Other mobile browsers

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  2. If you do not see install, open this site in Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) for the best experience.
  3. You can always return via jameslcowan.com in any browser.

What you get

A home screen icon, standalone app window, cached shell assets for faster repeat visits, and HTMX navigation that stays fresh while you are online. This is not full offline reading for every article.

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