Monthly Archives: August 2008
Why is it so hard to enter phone numbers?
We’re all used to filling out forms on web-sites. But why, when we have to fill in a phone number or credit card expiration date do so many forms insist on a particular format? i.e. it MUST be xxx-yyy-zzzz, with … Continue reading
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Block that scroll!
News and sports shows now have ubiquitous crawling information on the bottom of the screen. It’s supposed (for news) to create a sense of urgency, and I suppose for sports it meant to keep you informed on other sports scores … Continue reading
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Software unlock codes
I understand that software companies want to protect their software from rampant copying. So they put a sticker on the CD case or in the package with a unique serial number. Leaving aside for a (long) moment whether or not … Continue reading
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What’s my language?
Visiting an ATM or self-serve checkout at a grocery store I should not be forced to choose my language before starting my transaction. I’m not saying that everyone should speak English. Let’s serve people in the language that they want, … Continue reading
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