xBlog: The visual thinking weblog
31st July 2006

Icon Analysis: Evaluating Low Spatial Frequency Compositions

“An icon search task that lasts longer than anticipated can result in user annoyance or even premature abandonment.”

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31st July 2006

How to Bypass Most Firewall Restrictions and Access the Internet Privately

“More and more employers and universities are becoming aware of the amount of time their employees or students are spending using the Internet for personal reasons. Obviously employers want to discourage this behavior and may implement a number of different ways to do so… This guide discusses a way an employee or student can securely access the Internet while at work or school, and also get around some common firewall restrictions that prevent you from using most networked programs.”

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