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Ten failings that will check the tablet's rise

Ten failings that will check the tablet's rise

The Apple iPad may be in the ascendant, but fundamental limitations in the tablet concept need serious attention, says Jack Wallen Read more

16 October, 2011 by Jack Wallen
Ten Linux apps that need to raise their game

Ten Linux apps that need to raise their game

Even though the Linux desktop has become increasingly user friendly, a number of prominent Linux apps are lagging behind, says Jack Wallen Read more

29 June, 2011 by Jack Wallen
A look inside Google's <endeca_term>usability</endeca_term> testing lab

A look inside Google's usability testing lab

...Google, took ZDNet UK's sister site CNET News inside Google's Usability Testing Labs at its headquarters in California. The lab is one of... Read more

18 October, 2010 by James Martin
Dragon Dictation 2.0.21

Dragon Dictation 2.0.21

...This information is not used for any purpose other than improving the usability of the application. Dragon Dictation will also utilize the data in spoken... Read more

17 May, 2012
Freegate 7.29

Freegate 7.29

...still in the free world, so it is easier to resolve any usability confusions. Please note that the usage of this software outside China may... Read more

17 May, 2012
TuneSpan 0.9.7

TuneSpan 0.9.7

...the keyboard, and contains many contextual menus to provide advanced functionality and usability. For more information, check out TuneSpan Help Read more

14 May, 2012
Greasemonkey 0.9.20

Greasemonkey 0.9.20

...sure all URLs displayed in the browser are clickable links, improve the usability of a site you frequent, route around common and annoying Web site... Read more

14 May, 2012
Password Safe - iPassSafe 4.97

Password Safe - iPassSafe 4.97

...version, and maybe Best security Standard convinced me. Frequent updates with evolving usability. Application jolie et simple d'accs, mme si je suis encore loin... Read more

24 April, 2012
PG Real Estate Solution APR.2012

PG Real Estate Solution APR.2012

...are supported as well. Administration panel design is adjusted in accord with usability requirements which result in improving efficiency and ease of learning. As always... Read more

23 April, 2012
WordPress 3.3.2

WordPress 3.3.2

...a personal publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, Web standards, and usability. WordPress was born out of a desire for an elegant, well-structured... Read more

20 April, 2012
viewEZ 10.5.2

viewEZ 10.5.2

...copy and edit columns and their formulas to ensure maximum consistency and usability. Quickly identify similar columns to ensure the consistency and organization of columns... Read more

5 April, 2012
Winstep Xtreme 12.2

Winstep Xtreme 12.2

...Xtreme is a suite of Windows user interface replacement applications that merge usability and performance with breathtaking eye candy. Winstep Xtreme includes: NeXuS Ultimate, the... Read more

28 March, 2012
Data On The Run 5 null

Data On The Run 5 null

...to a new level with nearly limitless possibilities!""Very impressed with the usability and reliability of your products.""I was very impressed with how well... Read more

27 March, 2012

Public services get three years to go 'digital by default'

...not necessarily digitally savvy, the budget has outlined a new standard of usability that services must adhere to in order to make sure some citizens... Read more

23 March, 2012 by Jo Best
Actual Multiple Monitors 4.0

Actual Multiple Monitors 4.0

...Multiple Monitors is the set of productivity tools aimed to enhance the usability of Windows user interface when working with multi-monitor configurations. The smart... Read more

13 March, 2012

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Dean Talboys

What a farce! Hopefully the European court will see where this is leading.

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SoapyTablet

Wouldn't surprise me if Samsung actually really had problems producing the white model (as Apple did - it would make more sense) and this non-story...

1 hour ago by SoapyTablet on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
Lonnie

those conformation letters are hard to figure out what is which letters it is a pain in the back side. Please make it more Ledge-able being better...

5 hours ago by Lonnie on Screenshots: Photoshop CS6 Beta
BrownieBoy

"cites" even. Ouch!

12 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Horace Ontalhold

...... and PDP11s too

12 hours ago by Horace Ontalhold on Fusion-io lays minefield with a billion IOPS
BrownieBoy

I had a quick skim through the PDF. It seems to be that many of these so-called cost savings would be down to a hardware refresh. Although...

13 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
bobandroid

496,999 BT Fon Hotspots lovingly situated in your next door neighbours garden, no matter how you dress that up its still a pup... Not where I need...

15 hours ago by bobandroid on London Olympics: BT needs 25,000 more Wi-Fi hotspots
apexwm

Jack : I was hoping you could provide us a summary since you are familiar with this report. I am not yet sure how much of my time I'd like to...

17 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Smilig Eddie

2 – 4 more weeks of waiting: how many buyers are going to decide instead to see what the iPhone 5 offers? Consumer trust in the brand has also...

17 hours ago by Smilig Eddie on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
SRist

So it looks like this was a complete red herring - Adobe are allowing upgrades from Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5 at the same price. When did this...

18 hours ago by SRist on Photoshop users attack Adobe upgrade policy change
Jack Schofield

@apexwm Have you considered either (a) reading the story above or (b) reading the PDF? There are answers in both.

20 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
apexwm

I would love to hear why Microsoft believes that "upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 pays for itself in a year, in increased productivity and...

20 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
debsmk

I have just changed mine to white they said 3 to 5 days

21 hours ago by debsmk on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
Atangana

I would like a job for me and do good to their tackiness vellent my help I will do my best to help you mercie for all

22 hours ago by Atangana on UK's 15-year-old World Excel champion offered £100k job
BrownieBoy

Well done to IDC for producing a report that says using XP is a waste of money. Only 11 years too late with it is all....

23 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

1 day ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

1 day ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
mrbigdong

@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

1 day ago by mrbigdong on A minor Bitcoin miner injury?
Mike Denton

If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

1 day ago by Mike Denton via Facebook on Security on the farm: Accounts and permissions
minzhu

Don't blame CEO, they want RIM win. RIM has strange culture and self distruct political environment. In RIM if a new hired person figure out...

1 day ago by minzhu on RIM CEO: Time to squash BlackBerry myths