Usability test your UI, folks. I promise you it’s worth it.
Poor Steve Kornacki having to navigate some needlessly complicated system someone else made for him is so relatable tbh
November 4, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Usability test your UI, folks. I promise you it’s worth it.
Eventually, the work of fascist discourse is to destroy the utility of language altogether. One of the ways AI is a fascist tool is by destroying the reliability or usability of the image, of video, art or photograph
November 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Eventually, the work of fascist discourse is to destroy the utility of language altogether. One of the ways AI is a fascist tool is by destroying the reliability or usability of the image, of video, art or photograph
And don't reuse passwords! As always, the password managers I recommend are 1Password if you need usability and Bitwarden if you need free, but most any of them will work fine and be a significant security improvement!
October 31, 2026 at 9:08 PM
And don't reuse passwords! As always, the password managers I recommend are 1Password if you need usability and Bitwarden if you need free, but most any of them will work fine and be a significant security improvement!
a word on Linux usability out of the box.
Ubuntu came along in 2004-2005 and set a new standard for Linux desktop usability. It was just ridiculously better at fixing the paper cuts - stupid little things that shouldn't even be a problem.
I was on FreeBSD at the time and moved to 5.04 […]
Ubuntu came along in 2004-2005 and set a new standard for Linux desktop usability. It was just ridiculously better at fixing the paper cuts - stupid little things that shouldn't even be a problem.
I was on FreeBSD at the time and moved to 5.04 […]
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circumstances.run
November 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
a word on Linux usability out of the box.
Ubuntu came along in 2004-2005 and set a new standard for Linux desktop usability. It was just ridiculously better at fixing the paper cuts - stupid little things that shouldn't even be a problem.
I was on FreeBSD at the time and moved to 5.04 […]
Ubuntu came along in 2004-2005 and set a new standard for Linux desktop usability. It was just ridiculously better at fixing the paper cuts - stupid little things that shouldn't even be a problem.
I was on FreeBSD at the time and moved to 5.04 […]
They cover their arses legally by putting a note in 8pt text in the manual that you should probably fix this gaping hole they've built into the device for usability that some percentage of their customers maybe read but most won't.
November 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
They cover their arses legally by putting a note in 8pt text in the manual that you should probably fix this gaping hole they've built into the device for usability that some percentage of their customers maybe read but most won't.
I for one support banning ketchup sachets on usability grounds.
November 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I for one support banning ketchup sachets on usability grounds.
#Design #Analyses
Agents struggle with bad UX too · Why they’re unusually honest usability testers ilo.im/16hmf4 by Stephen Patterson
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#AI #AiAgents #UsabilityTests #Usability #Accessibility #DesignDebt #ProductDesign #UxDesign #UiDesign #WebDesign
Agents struggle with bad UX too · Why they’re unusually honest usability testers ilo.im/16hmf4 by Stephen Patterson
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#AI #AiAgents #UsabilityTests #Usability #Accessibility #DesignDebt #ProductDesign #UxDesign #UiDesign #WebDesign
ilo.im
November 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
#Design #Analyses
Agents struggle with bad UX too · Why they’re unusually honest usability testers ilo.im/16hmf4 by Stephen Patterson
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#AI #AiAgents #UsabilityTests #Usability #Accessibility #DesignDebt #ProductDesign #UxDesign #UiDesign #WebDesign
Agents struggle with bad UX too · Why they’re unusually honest usability testers ilo.im/16hmf4 by Stephen Patterson
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#AI #AiAgents #UsabilityTests #Usability #Accessibility #DesignDebt #ProductDesign #UxDesign #UiDesign #WebDesign
The PMC interactive COVlD map is best viewed on a large screen. To improve usability on phones, we have added custom URLs to zoom in on local estimates.
pmc19.com/70118
Replace the numbers with your zip code. It should save time & make it easier to share with others.
pmc19.com/70118
Replace the numbers with your zip code. It should save time & make it easier to share with others.
October 31, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The PMC interactive COVlD map is best viewed on a large screen. To improve usability on phones, we have added custom URLs to zoom in on local estimates.
pmc19.com/70118
Replace the numbers with your zip code. It should save time & make it easier to share with others.
pmc19.com/70118
Replace the numbers with your zip code. It should save time & make it easier to share with others.
I understand the impulse to speak up in defense of Itch as they take a lot of unwarranted shit but I don't see what is gained by behaving as though this whole situation isn't an extremely predictable comms fuckup exacerbated by a rapidly-mounting platform usability crisis. They earned this response
November 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I understand the impulse to speak up in defense of Itch as they take a lot of unwarranted shit but I don't see what is gained by behaving as though this whole situation isn't an extremely predictable comms fuckup exacerbated by a rapidly-mounting platform usability crisis. They earned this response
It's a really good adventure, especially in terms of layout and usability
November 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It's a really good adventure, especially in terms of layout and usability
Good news everyone! I put the Cheshire Cat on the bike, gave a finish line (and procgen level maker), ten good “ease you into it” levels, and some usability improvements (color the border for w direction).
It’s human playable!
kata.mino.mobi/tailspin
It’s human playable!
kata.mino.mobi/tailspin
November 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Good news everyone! I put the Cheshire Cat on the bike, gave a finish line (and procgen level maker), ten good “ease you into it” levels, and some usability improvements (color the border for w direction).
It’s human playable!
kata.mino.mobi/tailspin
It’s human playable!
kata.mino.mobi/tailspin
Das Problem ist, dass sich offensichtlich niemals jemand solche Verwaltungsprozesse aus Kundensicht anschaut und auf "Usability" optimiert. So wäre es in diesem Fall hilfreich, wenn man bereits im Anschreiben darauf hingewiesen wird, dass man diesen Schulnachweis braucht.
Die Gattin flucht abwechselnd laut und leise. Arbeitsagentur hat ihr nen Brief geschickt, Online-Zugang zum Beantragen des Kindergelds klingt ja schon mal gut. Aber BUND-ID... what?!?
Schwein. Uhrwerk. Und so.
Zum Glück hat sie mich, der sich ein bissel mit digitalen Identitäten auskennt. Und
Schwein. Uhrwerk. Und so.
Zum Glück hat sie mich, der sich ein bissel mit digitalen Identitäten auskennt. Und
November 4, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Das Problem ist, dass sich offensichtlich niemals jemand solche Verwaltungsprozesse aus Kundensicht anschaut und auf "Usability" optimiert. So wäre es in diesem Fall hilfreich, wenn man bereits im Anschreiben darauf hingewiesen wird, dass man diesen Schulnachweis braucht.
Kann sein, aber die Usability ist Schrott. Ich bin 44, ich werde jetzt keine neuen Tastatur-Kombinationen und Benutzeroberflächen-Layouts mehr lernen. Und ich fand gerade die Office-Anwendungen (die nutze ich halt am meisten) einfach nur super scheiße und unpraktisch zu nutzen.
November 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Kann sein, aber die Usability ist Schrott. Ich bin 44, ich werde jetzt keine neuen Tastatur-Kombinationen und Benutzeroberflächen-Layouts mehr lernen. Und ich fand gerade die Office-Anwendungen (die nutze ich halt am meisten) einfach nur super scheiße und unpraktisch zu nutzen.
Shelly 3.1.10 improves AUR dependency handling, system upgrades, error reporting, and desktop usability for Arch Linux users.
linuxiac.com/shelly-3-1-1...
#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource
linuxiac.com/shelly-3-1-1...
#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource
Shelly 3.1.10 Arch Linux Package Manager Improves AUR Builds
Shelly 3.1.10 improves AUR dependency handling, system upgrades, error reporting, and desktop usability for Arch Linux users.
linuxiac.com
October 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Shelly 3.1.10 improves AUR dependency handling, system upgrades, error reporting, and desktop usability for Arch Linux users.
linuxiac.com/shelly-3-1-1...
#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource
linuxiac.com/shelly-3-1-1...
#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource
Holy crap! Now we can do getDisplayMedia in Safari on iOS! This means usability testing on phones.
"getDisplayMedia()" | Can I use... Support tables for HTML5, CSS3, etc
caniuse.com
November 4, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Holy crap! Now we can do getDisplayMedia in Safari on iOS! This means usability testing on phones.
Five users. One real task. Watch the friction, fix what repeats, and retest. Small usability loops beat one giant study.Five users. One real task. Watch the friction, fix what repeats, and retest. Small usability loops beat one giant study.
November 1, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Five users. One real task. Watch the friction, fix what repeats, and retest. Small usability loops beat one giant study.Five users. One real task. Watch the friction, fix what repeats, and retest. Small usability loops beat one giant study.
Usability, Simplicity > Design
November 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Usability, Simplicity > Design
At what point of near endless loss of usability of search engines, collapse of original content, neutering of an entire generations problem solving and reading capabilities, and constant hacks of important services do we just accept that AI was a mistake and kill the thinking machines
October 30, 2026 at 2:05 AM
At what point of near endless loss of usability of search engines, collapse of original content, neutering of an entire generations problem solving and reading capabilities, and constant hacks of important services do we just accept that AI was a mistake and kill the thinking machines
Website design affects how shoppers find products. This guide at buff.ly/HA6Gg5i reviews navigation, mobile usability, and SEO-friendly product page layouts. #thejustifiable #ecommerce #seo
Ecommerce Web Design For SEO: 11 Design Moves That Help Stores Rank Higher
Ecommerce web design for SEO: discover 11 practical design moves to improve rankings, usability, site speed, and store visibility.
buff.ly
October 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Website design affects how shoppers find products. This guide at buff.ly/HA6Gg5i reviews navigation, mobile usability, and SEO-friendly product page layouts. #thejustifiable #ecommerce #seo
So many other fixes that can't mention them all! Notably: comp analyzer ranges section saw a selection of improvements for usability, comprehensiveness and accuracy. Check img for the rest.
October 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
So many other fixes that can't mention them all! Notably: comp analyzer ranges section saw a selection of improvements for usability, comprehensiveness and accuracy. Check img for the rest.
One more thing on my backlog to make is then a usability testing webapp that records and store on some makeshift server.
#JavaScript
#JavaScript
November 4, 2026 at 7:32 AM
One more thing on my backlog to make is then a usability testing webapp that records and store on some makeshift server.
#JavaScript
#JavaScript
Then they'd better get started then, shouldn't they? This is clearly a fundamental threat to the usability and longevity of Itch as a platform, so I would think they treat it with the same speed and severity with which they addressed adult content...
November 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Then they'd better get started then, shouldn't they? This is clearly a fundamental threat to the usability and longevity of Itch as a platform, so I would think they treat it with the same speed and severity with which they addressed adult content...
steve krug's Rocket Surgery book mentions also buying lunch or offering prepaid cards as thanks for freely giving their time to your silly usability study
November 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
steve krug's Rocket Surgery book mentions also buying lunch or offering prepaid cards as thanks for freely giving their time to your silly usability study
my old laptop was a windows 8 SKU that HP had slightly upgraded to make it reach the minimum for Windows 10. Awful computer. Easily 20 minutes from boot to usability. I installed fedora on it and now it's fast and zippy and solid. still kicking, 11yrs after manufacture
the computer version of those
the computer version of those
October 30, 2026 at 10:58 PM
my old laptop was a windows 8 SKU that HP had slightly upgraded to make it reach the minimum for Windows 10. Awful computer. Easily 20 minutes from boot to usability. I installed fedora on it and now it's fast and zippy and solid. still kicking, 11yrs after manufacture
the computer version of those
the computer version of those