Category Archives: Social Networking

No more vacation: How technology is stealing our lives

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Theo Mandel

Have we become too dependent on our mobile computers and devices? This article answers the question: “E-mail and smart phones were supposed to liberate us. So why does it feel like we never have any free time?” Things may have … Continue reading →

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Healthcare IT News: Health 2.0 2010 Developer Challenge

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Theo Mandel

This is a wonderful community effort! The Health 2.0 2010 Developer Challenge was launched on June 2nd, 2010 at the Community Health Data Initiative (CHDI) meeting at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), with support from the Department of Health and … Continue reading →

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Reaching Retirees: Web Design for Senior Users

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Theo Mandel

Good article by Design For Use on web design for seniors. Here’s the summary: “With the aging population and increased reliance on internet resources, improving the online experience of senior and retired users can facilitate greater success and knowledge about … Continue reading →

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Reverse Psychology – Microsoft makes Game out of the Office Ribbon

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Theo Mandel

In the spirit of the developer’s credo – “That’s not a bug, that’s a feature!” – Microsoft has created a game that gives users points for finding and using commands on the Office Ribbon toolbar. Usually companies don’t point out … Continue reading →

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Gifts for User Experience Geeks 2009

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Theo Mandel

Just in time for the Christmas Holiday! Very thorough list of gifts for UX geeks! http://www.nickfinck.com/blog/entry/gifts_for_user_experience_geeks_2009/

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Theo Mandel’s “Golden Rules of Web Design” Keynote Presentation – User eXperience Russia, October 2009

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Theo Mandel

Theo Mandel, Ph.D. was invited to give a keynote presentation at the User eXperience Russia conference in Moscow, Russia, on October 26, 2009. Mandel’s keynote, “The (New) Golden Rules of Web Design,” is an new presentation based on a chapter … Continue reading →

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Hilarious Google “Opt-Out” Parody

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Theo Mandel

The Onion, a famous print and online parody newspaper, has a hilarious news video parody of Google’s “Opt-Out” policy. >

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Google Releases News-Reading Service

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Theo Mandel

Google, long seen as an enemy by many in the news industry, is making a bold attempt to be seen as a friend with a new service it hopes will make it easier for readers to read newspaper and magazine … Continue reading →

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Why Adults Have Fed Twitter €™s Growth

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Theo Mandel

Very interesting results from a study on twitter usage. It turns out older people are using twitter more than young people – not the results you would expect from a new social networking experience. “The tech industry has been perplexed … Continue reading →

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