Firefox keyword bookmarksI like using Firefox over Safari because of keyword bookmarks, which allow you type a custom word (or words) in the address bar, which then immediately re–directs you to the appropriate URL. Many people think "keyword bookmarks" are pointless, since you still have to type it in, rather than just "clicking on it," in your bookmarks toolbar (or something similar). However, I like using the keyboard over the mouse – and, in most situations, my hands will be at the keyboard, so it is much more convenient (in Firefox) to just hit Domain Name ServersAlso, I find "keyword bookmarks" to be an excellent usability feature. When I think of a web page I want to visit, it is easy for me to associate a keyword with that web page. And when I want to visit that page later, all I have to do is recall the keyword. But, wait... Isn’t the whole purpose of the domian name meant to be easily remembered? After all, without DNS, we’d be directing people to our corporate site, with the address of: 33.65.122.12. How easy to remember is that!? Not very. So, companies and web developers choose domain names that are easy to remember, or that reflect the actual company name or slogan (such as CNN.com, or whatyoucrave.com). Similarities?So, is there similarities between the actual domain names, and my keywords? Probably some. But in most cases, my keyword is much easier to remember than the actual domain name. Consider some examples: Example 1: Credit card account access
Example 2: Powerbook account access
As you can see, my keywords are relevant to me, which is what’s important. Safari for TigerI have yet to purchase Apple’s latest OS, Tiger, so I haven’t had the opportunity to try the latest version of Safari. Perhaps there is keyword browsing included? Hey hey, it might actually make me upgrade, then. Who knows... Comments/Mentions |
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Well I have. =p
I recently had a visit to a Mac shop with a few friends.
The whole one button mouse thing was really annoying. Ironically enough a Microsoft USB mouse is a common solution to the problem.
Anyway's Safari looks better but I noticed it ran really slowly with Tiger on a Mac mini. Maybe, because it was on a Mac Mini.
Enjoy Mozilla.