mac_v wrote:
Hmm , odd. I find the bottom-right the most difficult on a laptop, and
I'm right-handed. ;)
The bottom-left is easy on a laptop , while the same bottom-left is
tough on a desktop :/
On a laptop , I'm always having to reach the top-left corner to hit the
hot corner , while the top-right is easier...
This is more due to how we place the hand on a desktop mouse[hand
extends outward] and how we use the touchpad[hand faces inward].
Now that you mention it, I do realize that the touch-pad reverses the
usability scenario. The current setup is then, 3rd for right handers
and 2nd for left handers.
IMHO, the top left is still a pretty good position for the 'Activities'
in that case, considering the number of mouse users.
But for the touchpads trying to interact ,the hand covers the screen .
Touch-screens pose a unique problem. To prevent the hand from blocking
the screen, the activities needs to be:
bottom left for left handers
bottom right for right handers
There needs to be some configuration allowed for this , to depend on the
handedness of the individual.
One of the ways to handle this would be for the user to change their
preference:
1. handedness
2. whether pointing device is a mouse/t-pad/t-screen
But as a default the position for the 'Activities' button seems
appropriate, so long as touch-screens remain expensive. ;)
This is of course IMO. I would love to hear the devs' take on this.
Regards,
Robin
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