Victor Loux Bookmarks

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Sideways Dictionary

sidewaysdictionary.com/
Sideways dictionary — it's like a dictionary, but using analogies instead of definitions. Use it as a tool for finding and sharing helpful analogies to explain technological ideas. Because if everyone understands technology better, we can make technology work better for everyone.

wingify/across-tabs: Easy communication between cross-origin browser tabs

github.com/wingify/across-tabs
Safely enables cross-origin communication among different browser tabs. Uses PostMessage API for communication.

A Brief History of Design: How I came to appreciate Microsoft’s design roots

medium.com/microsoft-design/a-brief-history-of-design-8641bd186e00
It is easy to question everything designed before you when you join a new company. I mean, why the heck would a scroll bar be red in Windows 2.0 … what could they have possibly been thinking?! But while it may be fun and easy to criticize the past, it is crucial to ask the question “why?” To realize that those who came before were pretty damn cutting-edge, and that each design decision carries the baggage of late nights, pulled hair, teamwork, innovation, and expertise.

Unseen Apollo

time.com/unseen-apollo/
These never-before-seen images provide a new perspective on the iconic mission