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Category: internet

  • I love real-time updates and open information

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    This is why I use the Internet and social media the way that I do. Undoubtedly we have already seen how powerful the Internet and the social media is, with real world-changing things like Arab Spring (social media overturning governments), memes that “go viral,” and the launching of billion-dollar companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and…

  • A Most Helpful Review for the $149 Chromebook by Poin2

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    Poin2 is a new startup (from what I can tell) with one amazing Chromebook for $149, I think the value is unbeatable and it’s worked great so far. I’m using it right now to make this post. And I also wrote a review for it on amazon.com. This review is from: Poin2 Chromebook 11 LT0101-01US (11.6-Inch,…

  • Making and Sharing Lists of Lists, People, Places, Things

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    One of the best way to organize stuff is making a list. Even the mythical Santa Claus is known for making a list and checking it twice. The most popular kinds of lists already have lots of brands, websites, and apps to make those kinds of lists more useful: for productivity, there’s checklists, task lists, and…

  • Wikis made easier to edit with beautiful designs

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    Design is becoming more essential for presenting information on the Internet. In 2015, relevant websites are now responsive-design, no longer just mobile-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing, in part ushered in by the compelling use of beautiful design by Apple on personal consumer technologies: iPod, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and so on. Most of the popular websites on…

  • Switching back to Silverlight from Flash Player on Amazon Instant Video

    Switching back to Silverlight from Flash Player on Amazon Instant Video

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    Found the answer via heather in response to “Switch back to silverlight from flash player?” Go to this link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/settings?ie=UTF8&ref_=aiv_rdr_pin Scroll down and you will see where the amazon player preferences are located. It’s not easy to find. I had to contact Amazon support via chat. They are super friendly and helpful tho! Look for something…

  • most commonly used subdomains, aka third level domains

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    Looking to learn from the most popular subdomains that are commonly used on the Internet? I was looking, and thought it’d be a good thing to share what I found. Your help in adding to this list would be most appreciated.  Even though statistics for data-informed results on what the top subdomains actually are, this…

  • Unclaimed Domain Names as comedy

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    There’s an industry out there with people and companies that buy and sell domain names. Report has it that “the United States generates $600 million yearly from its domain name industry.” Just found out about a comedy bit from Daniel Tosh about unregistered domain names (ht: thedomains.com) that actually got people to register the unclaimed domain names…

  • 7 articles about job transition when laid off

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    In a turbulent economy and a fast-changing world, layoffs are all too common for increasing numbers of people. Here’s some helpful articles:: What to Do if You Get Laid Off – On Careers (usnews.com) What To Do As Soon As You Get Laid Off – Forbes Laid Off? 10 Things You Must Do | Glassdoor Blog…

  • How church websites can be easier to use

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    At least twice a year, I’m clicking and scrolling (or hunting and pecking) to find the worship service times and locations at different churches. Unlike the person that only goes to church twice a year or twice a month, I go to as many churches as possible during Christmas week and Easter week to worship God as much…

  • China has No Gmail and No Yahoo Mail. What email to use?

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    China’s government has a China Internet Information Office, that regulates and monitors Internet traffic to allow only legal activities for its citizens and netizens. What is legal or illegal may not be entirely clear and may be subject to change. Email is considered something that is blockable. 2 of the most popular ones around the…

  • List of dotBrand websites launched to date

    List of dotBrand websites launched to date

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    ICANN’s new gTLD program has many more brands applying for its top-level domain, far beyond expectations. And 400+ new gTLDs have launched so far (new domain extensions like .CHURCH, .CLUB, .LINK, and .WEBSITE) with more to come. In the mix are dotBrand TLDs, those that are exclusively used by a branded corporation / organization /…

  • Shape the Future of the Internet at ICANN Meetings

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    Hey, conference lovers and Internet lovers. There’s a professionally-produced conference you can attend for FREE. It’s the ICANN Meeting, open to the public, held this week in Los Angeles, California (USA), and I attended on behalf of my work with the .BIBLE TLD Registry (operated by the American Bible Society). The official description of these events:…