Pimp Your Gmail In 2 Easy Steps
Gmail 2.0 saw some nice design updates but the overall look of Gmail has been the same. But, thanks to a Firefox extension called Stylish, it is possible for a Firefox user to completely overhaul the look of Gmail.
Stylish is a Firefox extension that can load user created scripts that can change the look and feel of any website. Just like Greasemonkey changing the user-interface options via user-created Javascript, Stylish lets you change the look and feel via CSS. There is a huge number of popular Stylish scripts out there. (look at the Related posts section in the bottom for my collection of Greasemonkey scripts for Gmail 2.0, Google Reader, etc.)
Here is how you can pimp your Gmail in 2 easy steps:
Step 1 - Install Stylish Extension:
Grab the Stylish Firefox extension from the newly updated Firefox add-ons website and install it. Restart your browser.
Step 2 - Install Re-designed Gmail Stylish Script
Scroll down in this page until you see a title named ‘Install Options’. Install the script and login to Gmail. Voila!
That’s it. Enjoy the new look.
Why would I want this?
- If you are looking at your monitor all day long, darker themes are supposedly easy on your eyes
- The new look just rocks. Look at the screenshots.
- You can always turn this off with a click and go back to your old ways or even switch back and forth
The script is being constantly updated so check back every few days to load the new version as the bugs are getting squashed. The comments in that page indicate the ‘Remember the Milk’ extension as incompatible but I am using it with no problems. There are many Stylish/Greasemonkey scripts for Gmail but this has to be the best one so far.
Boy, it looks gorgeous. Now, here are some screenshots of my inbox
I have just recently adopted the Inbox Zero methodology coupled with GTDInbox Firefox extension. It really is a lot less stressful to look my Inbox now.
Sorry my posting has been light lately. Just busy with some projects and stuff around the house.
Have a great weekend!
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Gmail has been seeing some excellent improvements lately
with color coded labels, improved Ghat features, improved performance, etc.






