How to Recognize and Avoid Dark Patterns in UX/UI (User Experience / User Interface) Have you ever felt tricked into signing up for something, subscribing to emails you didn’t want, or struggling to cancel a service? That’s not an oversight or bad design. That’s intentional design tricks at work. These […]
What Happens When You Click ‘Agree?’ | Understand Terms and Conditions
Things Schools Should Actually Teach | What Happens When You Click “Agree?” Understand Terms and Conditions We’ve all done it: mindlessly clicking “I Agree” on a Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) page just to get to the good stuff. But do you really know what you’re agreeing to? This article will […]
How to Troubleshoot Basic Tech Issues Before Asking for Help
Things Schools Should Actually Teach | How to Troubleshoot Basic Tech Issues Before Asking for Help Nothing is more frustrating than a tech issue when you need your device to just work. But before you call tech support or panic, many common problems can be fixed in a few minutes […]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Website, an App, and a Platform
Things Schools Should Actually Teach | The Difference Between a Website, an Application (App), and a Platform Many people use the terms “website,” “app,” and “platform” interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. Understanding these differences helps you navigate technology better, know where your data is going, and avoid tech […]
How to Tell If a Website Is Legitimate Before Entering Your Info
Things Schools Should Actually Teach | How to Tell If a Website Is Legitimate Before Entering Your Info Fake websites are everywhere. This teaches you how to tell if a website is legitimate, spot phishing sites, determine if its a scam e-commerce store, and figure out fake customer support pages. […]