Archive | Tip RSS feed for this section

When the internet just started, the codes are written in alphanumeric characters. Developers before assumed that the domain names will only be using letters, numbers and hyphens. However, the internet grew to be popular around the world and now requires Chinese, Arabic, Greek and other uncommon characters not normally represented. This is when the need of Internationalized Domain Names or IDNs arose.

Geotagging twitter allows you to input your exact location in a tweet. It is a new feature by Twitter, where you post your specific location down to the exact latitude and longitude coordinates. These coordinates are known as the geo tag. Why would you want to geo tag Twitter? You would not want to risk your own privacy. People will know your specific location, at any time and place. This is a potentially dangerous tool that can be abused by stalkers and criminals.

DoubleClick is a huge company that develops and provides internet advertising services. Its clientele are wide and varied, including Microsoft, L’Oreal, Motorola, Carlsberg, General Motors, Nike and more. It was founded in 1996 and its headquarters are currently stationed in New York City, the United States. It was already huge enough to tickle the interests of Google. Google purchased and acquired DoubleClick by March of 2008. However, the company has made quite a few controversies. It has made an unfavourable reputation because it makes use of tracking cookies for its advertising purposes.