Sending URLs—to funny sites, entertaining videos, or important information—via email has become almost a national pastime; who hasn’t sent someone to a Web site? This simple task has dramatically ...

If you're not familiar with TinyURL, well, I'd suggest you get familiar. TinyURL is a site which allows you to dramatically shorten long URls to something like http ...

Mac only: Developer Rachel Blackman has created a couple of TinyURL services for your Mac's services menu that will either replace a selected URL with a TinyURLed version of the address or place the ...

— -- The TinyURL service allows you to enter a long URL, such as one for a particular Google Maps location, and convert it into a short, easy-to-type or e-mail link. Good for sending links - or ...

Microsoft employs a server-side SPIM filter on its Messenger network for blocking malicious URLs in order to keep its users safe from the spread of malware. The system doesn't always work, however.

The Cli.gs URL-shortening service yesterday reported that an attacker managed break in via a software security hole and take over 2.2 million URL links. The Cli.gs service works like TinyURL to ...