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Internet by the Numbers. . . Did you know this?

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:23:00 +0000

Here is a little video I came across that puts the Internet into perspective. At the rate things change these numbers are outdated as you see this. But rest assured that they are only increasing.

Have a look and ask yourself if your business is using the power of Social Media to connect with clients.

JESS3 / The State of The Internet from Jesse Thomas on Vimeo.

Enjoy

Jeff San George
Pineapple PC
(615) 942-0843
www.pineapple-pc.com

Knowing it's more about You

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Don’t open that e-mail from Mom!

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:38:00 +0000

Do you know someone in your family that likes to send you forwarded e-mails of funny videos, or maybe a chain e-mail. Yes, we all have an aunt, sister-in-law or mother that loves to share that funny video. Don’t open it.

Over recent months there has been a rash of really bad malware going around. I know this because I get a call everyday. Jeff my computer is telling me I have been attached and I should purchase something to fix it. If this happens to you shut it down and call. Goofing with it will only make the problem worse. We have ways of fixing the problem. Call 615-942-0843

I suggest using Facebook as a means to communicate with family and friends. At this point it’s much safer then e-mail. But like anything don’t click on something you don't fully understand or someone you don’t know.

Here is an article from Forbes that talks about this very problem.

According to Forbes Magazine "The greatest threat to global cyber security today...may be your mother's computer". Josh Corman, an Internet Security Systems researcher, believes that the combined computing power of millions of outdated, unprotected computers can be used to attack business, government and private organizations. All these machines are commonly connected by the world's largest Wide Area Network, the Internet. That's not the real problem, though. It apears that in the last year all these machines have fallen under the influence of a single program. A strain of malicious computer software called Storm has been literally enslaving computers all across the planet. Spread by disguising itself as any number of e-mails that would pique human curiosity, the worm started out disguised as a news feed. Now experts judge that the number of computers infected could lie between fifteen and fifty million. What makes matters worse is the fact that the Storm bug has spread much like a terrorist organization. It has no central point of command. Instead, each computer acts like a terrorist cell, acting on it's own accord, but fulfilling an overall purpose.

Storm is scary, for obvious reasons. There is reason to believe it is actually under the control of it's creators. The bug has been used to perform denial of service attacks on researchers who are trying to analyze it. The worm is diabolical, operating in secret and often lying dormant for long periods of time. It is also polymorphic, changing its identity every 30 minutes in order to elude detection by anti-virus software. It also appears it can fool anti-virus programs into concluding they are operating normally, while having no effect on the bug whatsoever.

The major concern for security experts is the goal of the worm's creators. Is Storm a weapon? There are indications that the software is actually dividing it's hosts into groups, but to what end? Some suspect we are seeing the formation of a cyber extortion scheme of immense power capable of shutting down government web sites by flooding then with denial of service attacks. There is even speculation that the smaller groups could be formed into a kind of mercenary hit squad, or cyber guns for hire which could brought to bear on any company for the right price, shutting down their computer communications and possibly their operations.

The oddest thing about the bug is that it could be crippled by the simplest of security measures...Simply don't open that e-mail in the first place. As in many cases, it's the human element that forms the weakest link. Personnel have to become aware of the risk and responsibility the may lie behind that simple mouse click.

Unbelievable in its scope, the Storm worm sounds like science fiction. Then again, so did the Internet at one time.

Jeff San George
Pineapple PC
(615) 942-0843
www.pineapple-pc.com

Knowing it's more about You

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The Web Simplified. . . Using RSS Feeds

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:53:00 +0000

If I could share a single bit of useful information with you it would be this; take 2 minutes and learn how to use Google Reader. Google Reader is an RSS feed reader. It allows you to take content from your favorite websites and put it into one place. Then each time that site updates your reader will tell you. It’s like having your own custom newspaper. I can’t tell you how much that has made my web experience better. I use to visit site after site each night to keep updated. No longer. . . now I just click on Google Reader and I’m updated.

Bet you didn’t know you could syndicate Craigslist adds, Twitter feeds, and LinkedIn updates. You can. I almost feel like I’m cheating.

It even works with your mobile phone as well.

Look for the rss icon on your favorite website as well as in the address bar of your web browser.

Best of all it’s free, and I always like that.

his video will help you get started.

Check it out and ask questions if needed.

And as always you can become a fan and save. Click on any of the icons, become a fan and you’ll save.

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4 Elements of a Successful Business Web Presence

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:04:00 +0000

via Mashable | The Social Media Guide » Business Feed by Samir Balwani on 2/10/10

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

What’s the most important piece of your business’s web presence? Your website, of course.

Creating a website requires a good deal of thought; it’s important to plan what information you want on the site, what the layout will look like, and how you’ll connect each piece together.

Think of your website as your hub; it’s what people will see when they look for you. Here are four elements of a successful business web presence that can help ensure that your first impression is a good one.

Before We Begin

Your very first step should be to define the goals of your website. Most businesses should have at least three: to create an online presence, to differentiate your business, and to capture leads.

1. Creating an online presence is the most basic reason for building a website. This means building a site that includes your business information, highlights what makes you special, and gives consumers a way to contact you.

2. Making your business stand out takes a more advanced strategy. Maintaining a blog that portrays your thoughts and insights can help your website stand out and help consumers better understand your business.

3. A good business website can be used to capture potential leads. As the site grows it becomes a community for customers and potential consumers. Connect with potential consumers and find a way to continue marketing to them. Your website can be the elevator pitch and your connection the long sell.

The Website

With our goals in mind, we can begin to explore specific elements of a strong website.

The homepage will generally be the initial point of contact with your consumers. A good homepage will answer the questions “What do you do?” and “Why should I trust you?” Consumers will make a split-second decision on whether they’ll stay to learn more or go to a competitor. Don’t lose them at the start.

An “About” page can further reinforce the trust factor. Explain exactly what your company does, in-depth. I want to know who you are, why you do what you do, and what makes you special. This page should make an impact and impress your consumers.

Finally, create a “Contact” page. This page should clearly explain to your customers how to get in contact with you. Make sure it outlines your address, phone number, email address, and any other way someone can reach you. You might even want to include a Google Map with directions to your store or office.

These three pages create a basic online presence, but not much more. If you want to set your business apart from everyone else, the best way to do that is to create a company blog.

The Blog

For some reason, many business owners shy away from blogs. What they don’t realize is that most business “News” sections are blogs. “Blog” simply defines any continually updated news or content section of a site. In fact, this is technically a post on a blog.

So why is a blog important? For one, it shows that you know what you’re talking about. It helps you identify yourself as an expert or unique. Secondly, a blog is constantly updated. It gives readers a reason to come back to your site. The more contact you have with your consumers, the more likely they are to buy from you.

Also, consumers have become savvier and will search out information. They want more than a simple explanation of what your product does. They want to know how to use your product, examples of interesting things people are doing, and how you can make their life easier.

After you have a site with information and a blog that is ever-growing, you’ll begin to experience a growth in site traffic. It would be a shame to ignore these potential customers. Which leads us to our next step; lead capture.

The Newsletter

It’s here that we begin building leads from your website’s visitors.

The first and most important element is a newsletter form. I use Aweber to handle my own personal newsletter sign ups and delivery. I just write the actual newsletter and format it.

There are a number of other services you can use too such as MailChimp and ConstantContact; it simply depends on what you want. Do your research and choose a program you like. The newsletter cost quickly pays for itself. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to generate sales.

Getting consumers to sign up for your email list means you no longer have to wait for them to come to you, you can go to them. You can offer your core consumers specials and keep them up to date on new products or changes.

Social Media Accounts

Another option for capturing leads is social media. Microblogs and social networks such as FacebookFacebook and TwitterTwitter can help you connect with and contact those within your core community. For this strategy to work, your blog should serve as a central hub. The hub sends consumers to your respective social media profiles to build the connection.

Businesses with a Facebook Fan page can include a Fan box on the site to make it an easy process to fan the business page. If you have an active Twitter account, consider adding the “Follow Me on Twitter” button. These two elements can help turn a one-time reader into a connected consumer.

When you’re building an online presence, the most important aspect is your website. It’s your hub and your first impression. Are you using the right elements to maximize your website’s effectiveness?

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Google Favorite Places in Nashville

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:31:00 +0000

Just received more good news. I found out another client of Pineapple PC received a Google Favorite Places recognition. That business is Barnette Law Offices in Nashville. I just did some recent analysys on this client and he is dominating the organic search results simply by using the process developed by Pineapple PC. By blogging 2 – 3 times a week Barnette Law Offices in Nashville TN, has changed there face on all three major search engines.

The other recognized were Salon Capelli in Franklin, TN and Clothing Xchange in Hillsboro Village near Vanderbilt.

Congrats to all again.

Want to more about how Pineapple PC can change your business and put you on the map. Contact us or better yet scan this code with your smart phone and give us a call.

Note sure how to do this. . . visit. I-Nigma they will show you how.

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Stella Shops – Features a Pineapple PC Business

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:52:00 +0000

Found this little shout out to from the good folks at StellaShops.com Stella Shops is a blog that finds the best boutiques in the Nashville area. They. . . as the name says love to shop. The business featured is non other then Clothing Xchange in Hillsboro Village. In the spot the reporter mentions Clothing Xchange’s recent Google Favorite Places recognition.

It’s a good read you’ll enjoy.

Click on the image to check the post and the rest of the blog out.

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QR Codes – What are they and how can I use them in Nashville TN

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:36:00 +0000

So what the heck is a QR code and how can I the business owner or consumer use them. The QR code has been around for over 10 years and was developed in Japan (They are QR code crazy over there.) In Japan these codes show up on everything from digital media to print media. The QR code is a 2D code which allows it to store much more information then the 1D code we see on food and other items. Info like contact information, URLs, SMS, Text, and E-mail addresses can all be stored on these codes.

Buy why. . . what’s the point. It’s simple, the point is mobile computing. We have moved from our desktops, to our laptops and now to the phone. With the popularity of the IPhone, Droid, Blackberry and others it seems that everyone has one of these phones. The problem with them is input. No matter what it’s still tedious to type info into one of these and voice recognition is not ready yet. Now with a QR code you don’t have to type a thing, just scan it and you have it.

Scanner apps are free. I like the ones from I-Nigma it reads fast and is very accurate. Go ahead scan the image above and see where it takes you.

The codes can be used in may ways from business cards to print adds to websites to posters and banners. As I said before lots of info can be stored in these codes.

Want to learn more about this technology and how it can be used in a successful Social Media plan contact me at 615-942-0843, or better yet scan the code below.

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QR codes come to Nashville TN via Google Favorite Places

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:08:00 +0000

Recently two of my clients here at Pineapple PC were recognized by Google with the honor of being chosen for the pilot of Google Favorite Places. Out of over 28 million businesses listed with Google Business Listings, Google identified 100,000 businesses based on their popularity and how often people found them on Google Maps. Quite a big honor if you ask me.

The winners were Clothing Xchange located in Hillsboro village and Salon Capelli located in Cool Springs. Congratulations to both of you.

So what did they win?

For starters this decal for their window. This decal identifies them as a Google Favorite Place. Also if you look at the lower right corner you’ll see a funky box with lots of dots. This is a 2d bar code called a QR code and this is the now in mobile computing. With your smart phone you can scan this code and go right to their business listing on Google Maps.

If you have an IPhone, Droid, Blackberry, or Windows mobile phone you can download a free app and scan these codes. Lots of info can be stored in these codes.

Here is the code for Salon Capelli in Franklin, TN. Check it out. You’ll be amazed.

Go to your app store and download your free app. I like the scanner from I-Nigma

Congratulations again to these outstanding businesses. You’re proving everyday how social networking can help you connect to your customers, and how your customers and connect to you.

In my next post I’m going into detail about how QR codes can be used and how they can be woven in a successful Social Media campaign.

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To Upgrade or Replace. . . That’s the Question

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:43:00 +0000

I get asked all the time by my clients; Jeff is the computer worth keeping and upgrading or should I replace it? In most cases I tell folks to keep what they have and upgrade. I say this for may reasons. First is Windows XP; if you have it you want to keep it. If you buy a new PC today you will be stuck with Vista and that’s not a good thing. So much so that Microsoft quickly saw this and is replacing Vista with an even newer operating system called Windows 7. The second reason upgrades are not that expensive; for the most part, if you have a PC that is running Windows XP and was bought after 2003; you have a PC worth upgrading. Typically three things go bad or need to by expanded; your hard drive, power supply and ram. Two things will happen with the hard drive. It will either die one day or you will run out of room. New ones are not expensive and are many times larger then your current one. Your power supply will die one day, they just do. The power supply is located in your desktop case and converts your wall power into a power the computer uses. Again they are inexpensive and easy to replace.

Last is your memory or ram. New programs need more ram. It’s inexpensive and easy to install.

So before you consider replacing your old computer, consider upgrading your current one. This will keep your wallet full and the landfills empty.

Your comments are always welcome.

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Spy on your Community. . . At least the ones that Tweet

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:24:00 +0000

Yes we’ve all heard about Twitter and how it’s changing the world. But how do you use it. . . how do you make the information useful to you. As I develop more solutions for my clients I asked myself; self how can I find out what people are saying in my neck of the woods. Then I found a neat little tool called Geo Chirp. www.geochirp.com

This little mashup between Google maps and Twitter is brilliant. First search for a location. Then set your radius and now you have Tweetdar (Twitter Radar.) Oh but it gets better. Now you can search within your area and see what people are saying about things you are interested in. For example; if you own a salon you can search for the word salon in your area. Now you can see any Tweet that has the word salon in it. Very powerful. You can also reply to those Tweets as well as ReTweet.

But wait there is more. . . . At the bottom of the page you can click on the syndication button and syndicate your search to your favorite RSS reader. Now your life just got mush easier. Not sure what syndication is or what RSS means. Stay posted I will discuss that next.

Try searching for your name. If anyone is talking you’ll know.

Check out Geo Chirp and let me know if it’s been helpful at all.

You comments are always welcome as well.

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What is The American Dream ?

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:45:00 +0000

In this post I wanted to spotlight a new client of mine LegacyTree Foundation. Jim Wolter, LegacyTree Foundation co-founder came to me with a simple request. Can you provide tech services for this start up business I’m apart of. I said what do you need? Phones, networking, printers, faxing, servers, wiring, security. . . you know the whole lot. Oh and I need it running in one week the rest of my team leaves their job on Friday (this was Wednesday.) Sure I said I will do my best to make it happen. And I did just that. In one week Pineapple PC had the office ready and LegacyTree Foundation was in business ready to make it’s mark on the world.

What I didn’t realize when I met Jim and the rest of his team Annette Johnson and Nanette Beebe was that this was a great group of people with a passion for serving their customers and their community in a not for profit charitable giving kind of way.

Why leave a good job and start your own thing? Big risk right? Believe me I know all about this. The reason in this case was simple. These people wanted to do more with there time here on earth. They want to serve more customers, do more for people and bypass the barriers of the corporate world. They want to make a difference in the lives of there family.

I see great things for LegacyTree Foundation. To learn more about that they do, check them out at www.legacytreefoundation.org

Annette Johnson, Jim Wolter, Nanette Beebe

Founders of LegacyTree Foundation

So if you ever want to know What the “American Dream” is. Ask these folks they’ll tell you. Succeeded or fail, the ream has been realized.

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Alias. . . not just a TV show but a powerful tool

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:11:00 +0000

Yes we all wish we were someone else from time to time like Jennifer Garner from the hit TV show Alias. Jennifer would change her looks and personality to match the dangerous situation she was about the enter. Although I can’t tell you how become a double agent in a high stakes cat and mouse world, I can show you how having an alias can be useful in your online world.

I’m talking about an alias email address to be more specific an alias within Gmail. Stop right now if you don’t have a Gmail address and get one. www.gmail.com

Very powerful “life” email address and its free.

Why would I need an alias you ask?

Spam control for one, multiple Twitter, Face book, or LinkedIn accounts, or it’s great for a family account.

Here is how it works.

Your traditional Gmail address is. johndoe@gmail.com

An alias account is johndoe+anothername@gmail.com

For example if you sign up for a Sears account and want to monitor their emails to you can use johndoe+sears@gmail.com when you sign up for the account.

When Sears sends you mail it will send it to johndoe+sears@gmail.com. From there you can filter and apply rules to handle that mail. You can also see who is spamming you.

I’ll tell you more about Gmail filters and rules later.

One of my favorite uses is sites like Twitter. Want to have a Twitter account for “home you” “work you” and any other you. In order to sign up with Twitter you need a unique email address. An alias is the way to do this.

I hope this blog has broken loose a few brain cells and got you thinking. I am always open to questions and comments. Project your thoughts and see where this can take you.

Here at Pineapple PC we are always trying to help you make technology work for you. Because we know it’s more about you then the tech.

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Backing up? . . . Why is this so hard ?

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:35:00 +0000

This is one of life’s great mysteries. We all know we need to backup our data but in almost all cases my clients tell me they simply don’t do it. Why? It’s simple, we’re human and humans by nature procrastinate. We wait and we wait. This is built in to our DNA. There must me some reason we were programmed this way. Surely a discussion for another day.

The problem is we are connected to machines now and machines fail, especially hard drives. They are an amazing little machine but in time will fail that I can guarantee.

The simplest way to backup that I have found it through a cloud backup. A cloud backup is a web based service that backs up your files as you place them on the machine. As long as you are connected to the net and the computer is on it’s backing up.

Personally I have been using this model for three years and have had zero problems. I have many clients that have restored their data and were very happy with the results.

The service I like and recommend is Carbonite. You know me I don’t recommend much and for the most part I stay away from any recommendations. In this age of software things come and go so fast that It’s hard to settle on anything.

Carbonite on the other have is one of those services I really like. The reason is simple. IT WORKS and I have no problems whatsoever.

For $54.95 per year you get unlimited storage. Not a bad deal considering we don’t buy film, develop film or drive to the store to buy Cds anymore. Again I think we win here.

Don’t think backing up your data is necessary. Here is a real world case. A client calls me and tells me their hard drive stopped spinning. I came over and checked it out. “Yep it’s dead” I said. I checked with a lab that recovers data from dead hard drives and they quoted me over $500 to get the data back. The client called Apple and ask if he could re-download his ITunes. Guess what they said. . . you would be right if you said “pound sand” No way will Apple let you re-download your ITunes. Please don’t get me started on Apple. Never the less it’s possible to recover data from dead hard drives, but it’s very expensive.

Keep in mind that Carbonite will only back up data. It will not back up programs. But this should not be a problem because you have those CDs anyway.

If you have multiple computers in the house I have a strategy that works great for backing up those as well under the same account.

Do yourself a favor and get Carbonite today.

Click on the image above for a 15 day free trail. You’ll be glad you did.

Your comments are always important to me. Please keep them coming.

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Get your Facebook Profile Today.

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Have you captured your Facebook profile name yet? If not you need to today.

Just recently Facebook made more changes to their site. Now you can capture your profile name so your Facebook URL address looks more like, well you. For example, here is a typical Facebook profile address http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1409804769

After the change here it mine http://www.facebook.com/sangeorgej . Much nicer.

Don't have a Facebook account yet. . .? You need to have one today. Don't worry about what to do with it just get one. . . we'll talk later about how to make money.

To do this follow this link http://www.facebook.com/username/

If you have any pages you can get the custom URL for them as well.

As always questions and comments are welcome.

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Spotlight on Success. . . Clothing XChange

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:13:00 +0000

I thought today I would do a little spotlight dance on what I consider a great success in today’s new world of communication. The business is Clothing XChange located in Hillsboro Village near Vanderbilt University and Medical Center. Clothing XChange is a hip retailer with a “buy sell trade model.” Most of the employees are young, cool college students with a mix of musicians and artists. The store has a very cool and comfortable vibe.

Pineapple PC was called in to help promote the vibe to a bigger audience. The result is a blog based site that is super hot and super fun.

This blog has it all. Tons of links, subscriptions via feed, or e-mail, lots of photos, analytics, meta tags and proper formatting to be positioned well by the search engines. In addition each time the site is updated a Twitter, Facebook and MySpace along with about 100 more sites get updated.

The leader with the vision behind it is Kelly Paul the owner and founder. Kelly is very business savvy and wants to continue to grow this fun and exciting business model.

The blog master mind is Marcia Masulla. Marcia is a brilliant retailer with lots of vision with tons of creativity and a great little friend named Chico. She has the blogging thing down pat. She is an animal when it comes this.

By the way did I mention that she manages this with no support. I set the site up to be super simple to update and change content. Even the scrolling header across the top which is used as a micro blog within the blog.

So in a very short period of time we have seen a significant jump in hits, a good bounce rate as well as hits from all over the country. So the next time you drop by and sell them your prized Gucci handbag don’t be surprised if it’s on twitter before you leave the store.

Take away points from this:

Got to have a great set up – Pineapple PC can do this

Got to have quality content – Thanks to Marcia

Distribution is key

Simple tools

Have fun and be human.

If you like what you’re reading, then by all means subscribe to my blog as well as link me in.

For more information call me or visit my at www.pineapple-pc.com

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50 Most Dangerous Search Terms and How to Stop Them

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:22:00 +0000

The answer is simple. Don’t use these search terms. Easier said then done. Most home and small businesses today have a lot of computers. As a matter of fact most home have more technology then most small businesses.

The people at McAfee did a little research and found those search terms that were most likely to bring up malware that could potentially mess up your computer. Now I am not a bug fan of McAfee but they do have a lot of installs out there and they do have the cash to conduct this kind of study.

The real question is what do we do with this information. That’s where Pineapple PC comes into play. After thinking this through a bit I realized the answer has been with us for a while.

For years I have been touting the power of K9 Web Protection Software by the folks at Blue Cost. I can tell you from my opinion that PCs with this installed are much cleaner and stay much cleaner.

The cool thing about K9 is that it is totally customizable. For example, if you just want to block the search “blue Honda” then anytime that term is searched it will be blocked. The other great thing is that the program is web based and super easy to use. It truly puts the web experience in your hands. The program is free for home users and inexpensive for businesses.

So if keeping your PC well maintained is important to you then download and install K9 Web Protection.

Here is a snipped from the report. Click it to check it out.

Any questions or problems please get a hold of me. And remember I can work with you remotely. We only an internet connection away.

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Pineapple PC Donates Technology to the Cottonwood Pirates

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Press Release – June 2, 2009

Pineapple PC Is pleased to announce that the company has donated a Compaq Laptop and Dell all-in-one inkjet printer to the Cottonwood Pirates Swim Team. The team will use the system for scoring and team management.

Mr. San George said “ A little bird (my sister)told me that the swim team was in need of some technology.” So I checked my inventory of recycled systems and came up with a perfect fit for their needs. We are pleased to continue to support the needs of the Pirates. Go Team “ Eat Our Bubbles”

“Important Announcements & News

Thank you!
Jeff San George of Pineapple-PC has donated a laptop and copier/printer to the swim team. If you know him be sure to thank him or better yet if you need computer services give him your business! Pineapple-PC is one of our sponsors. You can check him out and our other great sponsors by visiting our sponsor page by clicking here.”

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Does Social Blogging work? . . . You Bet it does!!

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:53:00 +0000

The question I get from a lot of people I speak to about social networking and their business is “Does this stuff really work?” The answer is simply yes. Here are a few simple things to consider. People go to the web today for information. The numbers are staggering, and they get bigger everyday. All of the traditional forms of one way communication with your customer both potential and current are changing. Most are on there way out. Today it’s about building networks of loyal followers. People that look to you for solutions to their problems.

I don’t want to lecture on this forever. I want to show you just one example that happened to me when I made a simple blog post.

Recently I decided to sponsor a local community swim team. The Cottonwood Pirates. I thought it would be a good idea to capitalized on this so I posted a press release to that effect. Check out the results of a Google search for cottonwood pirates.

Yep. Pineapple PC made it to #2 in the search. Total cost for this $0.00 I can’t say it enough. Google loves the blog they see it as more organic then other paid content.

Starting a blog is simple, maximizing the effect take a bit of work. Content is king.

Talk to you soon.

Jeff

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Hulu on your Windows Mobile Phone?

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Ok your brain is mush if you even looked beyond the header of this post. But if you’re like many people and have been disappointed with the internet browser on your Windows Mobile 6 enabled cell phone then check this out.

Enter Skyfire. . . A client of mine turned me on to it and it’s the real deal. Just download the .cab file and install it to your phone. Your now off and running with the best browser for your WM6 phone.

Why won’t Hulu work with my current browser? Simple, your browser is not set up to handle the latest Flash graphics. That’s where Skyfire steps in. Not only will it work with Hulu, it will work with any flash driven graphics.

Test it out and tell me what you think. Comment below.

Here’s the link.

http://www.skyfire.com/

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Easy Start and Run Magazine from MagCloud

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:31:00 +0000

It never ceases to amaze me how people come up with great ideas on the net. It seems to me that the small guy is always the winner here. Well, here is another such service. MagCloud allows you to publish your own magazine for $.20 per page plus shipping. As little as 4 pages and up to 60. Now you budding publishers are free to be as creative as you want. Make only what you can sell and look huge doing it.

Other application might include; Business profiles, Infotainment magazine, straight up magazine, lower cost brochure, Annual. The sky is the limit.

Check out this like and tell me what you think.

http://lifehacker.com/5238996/magcloud-makes-it-easy-to-run-your-own-magazine

http://magcloud.com/

Only you stand in the way of success.

Jeff

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Pineapple PC Sponsors the Cottonwood Pirates!!!

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:01:00 +0000

-Press Release-

I am pleased to announce that Pineapple PC will be sponsoring the Cottonwood Pirates Swim Team for the 2009 season. I am so pleased to be a part of such a great organization with such a long and rich history of excellence. Swim Team is such a great community activity that brings people together for some good old healthy competition and community building.

I look forward to the cheering the Pirates on to victory.

Go Pirates!!!

To celebrate the 2009 season Pineapple PC is running a special

10% Discount for the Families of Cottonwood Pirates Swim Team

Effective June 1 – Aug 1 2009

Pineapple PC is offering a 10% discount for any family with a Pirate Swimmer

This offer is good for current and new clients

You must have a child enrolled for the 2009 season

Offer good on any PC Service or Consultation

Limit one per household

Visit http://pineapple-pc.com for details

or call 615-942-0843

Visit http://www.cottonwoodpirates.com for all the swim team details

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LinkScanner You Have It . . . If you have AVG 8.0 or Higher

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:37:00 +0000

Lots of talk on the Web this week about LinkScanner

Well if I have visited you in the last year you already have it installed. You see it’s a part of AVG version 8.0 and higher. What does it do? When you search the internet through Google, Yahoo or many other popular search engines it will run a quick scan of the content searched and let you know if it’s safe.

Green Check means good to go and Red X means that it could contain some bad stuff (stay away from those sites)

It’s Good Stuff

Jeff

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Make the WiFi in your Home Better Tonight

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:07:00 +0000

If your wireless signal is not what your thought it would be or you wish it was stronger here is a great little DIY project that will redirect your WiFi signal.

I did this a few months ago and let me tell you it works like a charm. Plus it’s a simple project you can do with the kids and have lots of fun.

Take a look at this video and let me know what you think.

Remember your comments help me bring you more relevant content and better solutions. So feel free to leave a comment.

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AVG 8.5 Free Released . . . It’s time to upgrade!

sangeorgej@gmail.com (Jeff San George) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:55:00 +0000

A few days ago I got the message that the folks at AVG have upgraded our beloved anti virus program from version 8.0 to version 8.5.

You may get a nag screen when you boot your pc that tells you to upgrade.

DO NOT FOLLOW THIS SCREEN!

It will take you to the paid version of the software.

AVG had added Safe Surf to the Free version of AVG 8.5, so I would consider it a must download.

Here is the link to the FREE Version.

Free AVG 8.5 Download

Uninstall your current version through Add/Remove programs and install the updated version.

If not sure what to do please call me at 615-942-0843

Best regards and Safe Surfing

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