Think Like a UX Researcher: How to observe users, influence design, and shape business strategy
In this newly revised Second Edition, you'll find six new essays that look at how UX research methods have changed in the last few years, why remote methods should not be the only tools you use, what to do about difficult test participants, how to improve your survey questions, how to identify user goals when you can’t directly observe users and how understanding your own epistemological bias will help you become a more persuasive UX researcher.
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Solidsquad Universal License Server Jun 2026
A: The server is designed to run on both Windows and Linux operating systems, using .bat scripts for Windows and .sh scripts for Linux.
The server is structured in a modular way to handle various software vendors simultaneously:
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To use the SolidSQUAD Universal License Server, you need two primary components, which are typically found as separate compressed files within the release package of the target software.
: The install_or_update.bat script is run with administrator rights to start the local license service. A: The server is designed to run on
Implementing Solidsquad Universal License Server involves a straightforward process that includes installation, configuration, and integration with existing software assets. The solution is designed to be user-friendly, with comprehensive documentation and support available to facilitate a smooth transition.
Software vendors have evolved. Autodesk and Dassault now embed license logic directly into the kernel of their software. Furthermore, many have moved to with online-only verification. The Solidsquad Universal License Server cannot emulate these cloud-based systems because they require a constant, encrypted token exchange with AWS or Azure servers. Autodesk and Dassault now embed license logic directly
: Users are typically instructed to uninstall any existing official license managers to avoid port conflicts.
What's new in the 2nd Edition?
Since publication of the first edition, the main change, largely brought about by COVID and lockdowns, was a shift towards using remote UX research methods. So in this edition, we have added six new essays on the topic. Two essays describe the “how” of planning and conducting remote methods, both moderated and unmoderated. We also include new essays on test participants, on survey questions, and we reveal how your choice of UX research methods may reflect your own epistemological biases. We also flag the pitfalls of remote methods and include a cautionary essay on why they should never be the only UX research method you use.
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