ITList Information Technology Blog » internet browser http://itlist.com Current IT field related information Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:40:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Techie Advice | How to Find the Perfect Domain Name! http://itlist.com/techie-advice-how-to-find-the-perfect-domain-name/ http://itlist.com/techie-advice-how-to-find-the-perfect-domain-name/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:33:04 +0000 resourceful http://itlist.com/?p=912 You shouldn’t bother buying a domain name from some fellow in an auction who happens to own the first word association that pops into your mind. Instead of handing over a large amount of money, why not invest in some time to think it over? Although choosing the best domain name for your website may seem difficult, the best techie advice would suggest you automate your process, which could be as simple as submitting a search on words ending in -us!

I am sure you’ve heard of de.li.cio.us. It redirects to delicious.com, but as a .us domain and social bookmarking site, I can’t help thinking that their creativity was first sparked from the lack of interesting domain names available. If you can take something short and to the point from your search on word navigator, your next step would be to check it’s availability. The following guidelines can speed up the process:

  • Since there are 3,563 words that end in -us at the time of this posting, the easiest thing to do would be to copy and paste each list (by length) into a text document, which took me about 7 minutes. You probably won’t take as long, if you copy and paste only half of all the words.
  • In the document, click Edit and Select All. Proceed to toggle the bullets off. Then use Ctrl+F and type us into the search box. Click on Find All. You will notice that the -us ending has been selected for all of the words. Now click on Replace All. Your document should no longer have any of the -us endings.
  • If your document is 75 pages long, perhaps it would be best to weed out words before continuing. Or you can copy and paste the words in only chunks (maybe 30 words) at a time into this domain name regristration search (clicking on the us extension, while unselecting the com extension), so that your internet browser doesn’t freeze up during the process.

Of the first thirty words I submitted, 14 were available. Here is my example chunk with unavailable .us domain names crossed out:

fagaceo.us                          furacio.us
felonio.us                          furfuro.us
feracio.us                          garrulo.us
ferocio.us                          gingero.us
fervoro.us                          glaireo.us
filaceo.us                          glamoro.us
flavoro.us                          globulo.us
fractio.us                          gluteno.us
frivolo.us                          glutino.us
froufro.us                          granulo.us
fugacio.us                          gummato.us
fulgoro.us                          gumptio.us
fulguro.us                          hazardo.us
fulmino.us                          hilario.us

Honestly, if I were a business looking for an attractive and modern domain name, gumptio.us would be my first pick! If you don’t know, gumptious is an adjective that means enterprising (synonym to energetic, industrious, up-and-coming). Or how about furacio.us? Hurry up, domain names like these will soon fill up the Web 2.0 (or is it 3.0) scene! If you really don’t care what the domain name is and just want to set something up quickly, your best bet would be to submit one or two words into a domain name suggestion tool.

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KIDO’Z browser for young kids http://itlist.com/kidoz-browser-for-young-kids/ http://itlist.com/kidoz-browser-for-young-kids/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:36:57 +0000 digitaldreamz http://itlist.com/?p=140 As a parent, you must always be worried about what your young kid is doing when he or she is on internet. The kid can by chance or sometimes knowingly stumble upon sites which you do not consider safe or morally right. It is not possible to be always looking out for what the child is doing and what activities is he engaged into. A very vivid solution to this problem has been provided by KIDOZ LTD, an Israeli startup in the form of KIDO’Z.A web browser specially created for kids so that they can browse internet safely and you need not be on surveillance all the time. This internet browser has a very attractive and appealing interface and loads of games to play. The kids can not only use internet for surfing sites but can also watch YouTube videos featuring cartoons, nursery rhymes and educational stuff.

Listing down some of the prominent features:

Safety

The system completely blocks any links or attempts to open unapproved sites preventing kids from using internet frivolously. When they are browsing on KIDO’Z, they are in safe hands.

Direct Access

The best websites and videos have already been searched and sorted in the browser and are just a click away. You don’t have to surf the web for hours and find the best possible sites for your kids. The sites are already listed down; all you have to do is click on the icon.

Easy Interface

The interface is so darn easy that even a young child in the age group of 3-5 years can fiddle with it without assistance.

YouTube Access

As they say “Picture says 1000 words” so nothing is more educational then letting your child learn his or her nursery rhymes through videos. KIDO’Z has lined up YouTube videos with nursery rhymes to give a perfect visual experience for kids. Other than nursery rhymes, they can watch cartoons and other educational videos pertaining to their interest. There are hundreds of videos which are separated into sections like Animals, babies etc

Game center

Apart from availability of games on the sites, it has a game center where lots of games are available and are just a click away. You need not surf the sites and look for games.

Platform Support

KIDO’Z is available on all platforms so you don’t have to worry about whether you can use it or not. Mac or Linux, you can run it without any hitches.

Upgrade process

Upgrade process for KIDO’Z is just like any other browser. On opening the browser, updater window pops up and with easy instructions to follow, you are ready with the new version.

Cost

KIDO’Z is absolutely free and available for download. You need to install Adobe AIR before going ahead with KIDO’Z installation.

Plugins

KIDO’Z is using Twitter. Twitter is again a free service that lets you be in touch with people and lets you exchange views. And twitter can also be used on phone.

Proposed features

Bookmarking, setting time limits are few of the features on the anvil which will soon make their way into the browser upgrades.
KIDO’Z is a browser with the best and safe websites packed in it for your kids. Do try it out.

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