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How to Check if a QR Code Is Safe Before You Open It

QR codes are everywhere because they work. I use them for menus, signs, product pages, Wi-Fi, and plenty of T.LY campaigns. The catch is simple: you cannot read a QR code by looking at it. The destina...

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Introducing the T.LY iOS App

T.LY now has a native iOS app for iPhone and iPad. It is built for the work people already do in T.LY: create short links, manage campaign links, check clicks, watch QR scans, and make changes when so...

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A Free QR Code Scanner & Creator App for iPhone

Most QR scanner apps on the App Store do the same frustrating thing: they take a tool that should be free and wall it off behind ads, sign-up screens, or a “pro” subscription. Want to scan from a phot...

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T.LY Link Shortener Extension Now Supports Safari

The T.LY Link Shortener Extension now supports Safari. If Safari is your daily browser, you can create a T.LY short link for the page you are already viewing without opening another tab. Click the too...

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Dashboard and Stats Refresh

T.LY analytics recently got a cleaner dashboard and stats page. This update was not just about making the screens look newer. The goal was to make link performance easier to understand when you have a...

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IPv4 vs IPv6: What Is the Difference?

IPv4 and IPv6 are two versions of IP addresses. Both help devices communicate across networks. The main difference is address space. IPv4 is older and shorter. IPv6 is newer and supports a much larger...

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How to Choose a Short Branded Domain

A short branded domain is the domain you use for your short links. Instead of sending people through a generic short URL, you use something tied to your brand, campaign, product, or organization. For...

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What Is an ISP and ASN Lookup?

An IP address can tell you more than the number. With the right lookup, you can often see the internet service provider, organization, usage type, and ASN behind the connection. The T.LY What Is My IP...

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Why Is My IP Location Wrong?

IP location is useful, but it is not exact. If an IP lookup shows the wrong city, wrong region, or even the wrong country, it does not automatically mean your device is hacked or your internet is brok...

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