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Masking Passwords: Help or Hindrance?

Conventional wisdom says that the frustration of masked passwords is worth it to keep us safe from hoods and hustlers. But does it actually help?

The Final Nail in the Icon Fonts Coffin?

Vectors are a great option for icons but the decision between icon fonts and SVG is a hard one. Now Seren Davies has raised some new issues with icon fonts.

Lessons from a Failed Experiment in JavaScript Accessibility

When you tick the 'show password' box on a site you expect to be able to see your password. But what happens for users with screenreaders? James knows.

Why Make Websites Accessible?

You've most certainly seen articles and tutorials discussing the "hows" of accessibility. But have you considered the "whys"? Shaumik considers.

The Unbearable Inaccessibility of Slideshows

Can you build an accessible slideshow and what are the major challenges? Gian Wild delivers the definitive word on slideshows, carousel or sliders.

When Bad Software Kills

Writing software can seem cool and abstracted until you realise the impact your code can have. Therac-25 was a tragic example of how bad code hurts people.

The Secret to Underlined Links That Don’t Sting Your Eyes?

Replacing Radio Buttons Without Replacing Radio Buttons

Heydon Pickering describes how he built beautiful, accessible custom radio buttons with just HTML and CSS and no reliance on complex ARIA or JavaScript.

Assistive Technology: That Means Screen Readers, Right?

It's easy to think that Assistive Technology is just another name screenreaders, but Amit shows us there is a wider variety of products in this category.

3 Old and Outdated UX Patterns (And How to Fix Them)

When you find something that works, it's easy to keep doing it day after day without seriously wondering if it's still the best approach.