Which end user software hacks or repurposing have you seen or used yourself? I'd like to collect some examples, be they private, or even more interesting, department or company-wide. A classic one is using excel as a database.
My intension is not finger-pointing users’ ignorance of "right" tools, but how people come up with own solutions (ideally, you can give some context around problem and solution).
Retoot for reach.
#UX #hacks #DIY
Jan D
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2026-09-20 17:51:05 UTC
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