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Human Computer Interactions

The document discusses several ways to improve the usability of websites and computer interfaces. It suggests that the usability of mice can be improved through comfort, ease of movement, and button pressability. Keyboard usability is impacted by key spacing, pressability, and typing ease. Website usability relies on easy navigation, readable text, understandable graphics, and an eye-friendly background color that does not clash with other elements. Overall website design uniformity and simple language boost readability and usefulness.

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Human Computer Interactions

The document discusses several ways to improve the usability of websites and computer interfaces. It suggests that the usability of mice can be improved through comfort, ease of movement, and button pressability. Keyboard usability is impacted by key spacing, pressability, and typing ease. Website usability relies on easy navigation, readable text, understandable graphics, and an eye-friendly background color that does not clash with other elements. Overall website design uniformity and simple language boost readability and usefulness.

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The usability of a computer mouse can be improved by making sure it


is comfortable to hold, easy to move, and has buttons that are easy to
press.
2. The usability of a keyboard can be improved by making sure the keys
are spaced out properly, the keys are easy to press, and the keyboard is
easy to type on.
3. The usability of a website's background color can be improved by
making sure the color is easy on the eyes and does not clash with the
colors of the website's text and graphics.
4. The usability of a website can be improved by making sure the
website is easy to navigate, the text is easy to read, and the graphics are
easy to understand.

Explanation:

 These days, a sizeable percentage of the population uses the


internet on a regular basis, particularly websites. Different
individuals are distinguished by the particular preferences and
routines that are exclusive to them. When designing a website with
the goal of appealing to such a large variety of visitors, the
designers may come up against additional challenges. When it
comes to using computers, users bring a wide range of levels of
expertise and experience to the table.
 Users' levels of familiarity with computers can range anywhere from
expert to inexperienced, depending on their individual needs. The
degree of ease with which a user is able to navigate a website is
directly proportional to the amount of experience that the user
possesses. The usability of a website is negatively impacted when
the target demographic for the website has a low level of computer
literacy.
 The color scheme that is used in the background of a website might
have an effect on how easy it is to use the website. [Case in point:]
[Case in point:] [Case in point: It may be difficult to read the text on
a web page if the background color of the website is too bright. If
the background color of a website is an excessively dark color, then
it may be difficult to read the text that is displayed on the page.
 A website's usability can be significantly boosted if the design of
the website is kept uniform throughout the entirety of the site.
When this is finished, people will find it much simpler to navigate
the website and locate the information that they are looking for on
it. The readability of a website as well as its overall usefulness can
both be improved by using language that is uncomplicated and
simple to comprehend. The writing ought to be straightforward and
not at all difficult to comprehend at any point. It is to be anticipated
that there will not be any grammatical or typographical errors.
 The functionality of a website can be made more user-friendly by
the installation of a search bar. The customers will find it much
simpler to look up the information they require as a result of this,
which is to the users' advantage. Including links to various other
websites can significantly boost the usability of a website. It is now
very easy for a user to locate materials that are relevant to their
needs.
 If you add a contact form to your website, the ease with which
users can communicate with you will increase dramatically.
Because of this, it is very simple for people who visit the website to
provide feedback or ask questions directly to the person who
created the website. Consequently, this makes it very easy for
people to interact with the website.
 When trying to improve the functionality of a website, it is critical to
ensure that users have access to a sitemap of the website. Users of
the website have the capability to navigate to any section of the
website with relative ease thanks to this function. Including a
section labeled "frequently asked questions" on a website can make
it easier for users to navigate the site in general (FAQ). As a direct
consequence of this change, individuals will have an easier time
locating responses to frequently inquired questions.
 When a website incorporates a blog as a component of the website,
the functionality of the website can be significantly improved. Users
are now able to quickly find recent data that is pertinent to their
specific requirements. The incorporation of share buttons into a
website makes it a great deal less difficult for users of the website
to disseminate the content of the website. Visitors to the website
are able to quickly and easily inform the social media networks to
which they belong about the content that they have observed on the
website as a result of this.
 By including a newsletter as part of the content of a website, it is
possible to increase both the accessibility and the usefulness of the
website. As a direct result of this, individuals are able to sign up
with a minimal investment of effort in order to obtain timely
updates.
 Hosting a discussion board is a fantastic strategy for increasing the
amount of engagement and conversation on your website, as it is a
very easy way to do so. Users of the website are able to carry on a
conversation with one another in real time about the material that is
presented on the website as a direct result of this.
 Including a live chat function on a website may make it easier for
users to interact with the site. Because of this, it is very simple for
people who visit the website to provide feedback or ask questions
directly to the person who created the website. Consequently, this
makes it very easy for people to interact with the website.

References
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Teams as an online learning platform during COVID-19 using system
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youth services review, 119, 105535.
Chen, T., Peng, L., Yin, X., Rong, J., Yang, J., & Cong, G. (2020, July).
Analysis of user satisfaction with online education platforms in China
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Ahn, J., Campos, F., Hays, M., & DiGiacomo, D. (2019). Designing in
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