Entries posted in March, 2009

Is IE doomed?

Looking at the latest browser stats shows us that Firefox has recently overtaken Internet Explorer as the preferred browser for the majority of web users. The last four years indicate a steady decline in market share for Microsoft’s once-dominant but mediocre “gift” to the world: IE 2005: 72.5% Firefox 2005: 18.  More »

Common usability blunders

The folks over at Smashing Magazine have put together a list of some very common usability blunders in web design.  More »

What Joomla can learn from Wordpress

Over at playingwithwire.com, Viktor Petersson explains why Wordpress is a better platform than Joomla, from a usability perspective.  More »

Don’t hide common file extensions

By default, Windows XP doesn’t display common filename extensions like “.exe”, “.doc”, “.xls” and others. While you may not be aware of this, malware writers certainly are, and they use this knowledge to trick you into opening dangerous files.  More »

Cheapskate job offers

A local outfit who apparently specialise in “transforming ideas into results“, were recently seen advertising for fresh staff.  More »