Former Microsoft exec explain how a behavioral psychologist utilized Fitts’s law to place the Windows 95 Start button in the bottom-left.
Former Microsoft exec explain how a behavioral psychologist utilized Fitts’s law to place the Windows 95 Start button in the bottom-left.
Although corners have infinite access, I doubt anyone is using mouse anymore to open start menu
Current fastest pipeline is Press Win button - start typing what you need
And it is convenient for eyes when menu is in the center.
Have you never worked in an office?
At least 95% of users use their cursor to open start.
The majority rarely use their keyboard for anything other than typing sentences.
I am not talking about these people. They are not bothered or affected by UX microoptinizations of having infinite speed access areas.
Judging by how my original comment is downvoted, I for sure hit something in those who are bothered and who for some unknown for me reason are still using mouse to open Start menu, so it is important for them to have it on the left.
It is literally the same as with pineapple pizza. Internet told them to hate it, so they do, lol.