The progress bar illusion
Simple optical illusions can make it seem like the progress bars on your file downloads are moving faster than they actually are (see video above).
Ripple effects and pulses of light are among the tricks computer programmers can use to keep you waiting those extra seconds.
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December 30, 2010 @ 10:12 pm
I’ve read something about that a few years ago, but I never saw a video with all the different kinds of progress bars compared.
I must say I think it’s hard to say which one is “moving the fastest” just by watching that, but when you “extract” them it really does seem to work!
December 31, 2010 @ 8:40 am
It does and it’s amazing, personally never heard or thought about it. Take care Dr Shock
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