User Interfaces
I’m no usability expert but applications on Windows XP seem to get worse each year. I like XP and want to reverse this trend by documenting the problem, with screenshots and notes.
- Began taking screenshots on 29th October 2007.
- Created this area on 3rd November 2007.
- Most recent updates were on 8th April 2008.
| Adobe | Makers of several high-profile applications. |
|---|---|
| AVG Free Edition | Lots windows. Lots of controls. Avoids the OS theme. |
| Epson Scanner | Putting the “G” in GUI. |
| Firefox 2 | Introduced a custom skin as the default skin. |
| Firefox 3 | Any point reviewing the latest beta? |
| Firefox 4 (beta) | Nice feedback system. |
| Internet Explorer 6 | Remarkably consistent with Windows Explorer. |
| Internet Explorer 7 | Becoming the most widely used web browser. |
| Internet Explorer 8 | Trying out the first beta. |
| Messenger Live! | Is this better than Windows Messenger? |
| Mobile Devices | Almost nothing to see here. |
| Opera 8.5 | Product review. |
| Opera 9.0 | Product review. |
| Outlook Express | My favourite e-mail client. Seriously, it is. |
| SmartFTP | Extreme attention to Windows theme details. |
| Television | Virgin Media and the programmes they carry. |
| TortoiseSVN | The first version control system I have used. |
| Windows XP | Oddities and conventions in its utilities and controls. |
| Windows Media Player | Lost some good things, gained some others. |
Web Browser History
- Articles About User Interfaces
- Links to my favourite blog entries about UI from other people.
Feedback
Doing research is not really viable for me unless I earn some money from it. Offers welcome!
If you know of other projects like this or would like to help out, please contact me.