business technology: Hit by the “Storm” but Feel Like it was Hailing? - 12/10/08 12:56 PM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Ok maybe that title doesn't make much sense. But after all the anticipation surrounding the release of the Blackberry Storm and then the uproar over the number of bugs, it probably did feel like some crappy weather for you. Even more so considering the price you paid to be one of the first to own this new toy.
Well there might be help and hope for you with a new upgrade to the OS(operating system) According to this story the phone “now behaves more responsively, quickly and smoothly with an operating system … (-1 comments)
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business technology: Major Google Webmaster Tools Updates - 12/06/08 11:01 AM
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If you are interested in more traffic to your website and I don't know who wouldn't be then staying on top of every single new update is important. This is a difficult task indeed because it seems like there are so many sources for information and new things to try.
Well for now check out the official announcement from Google here.
I have mentioned a few times that Google has been tweaking both Webmaster Tools and Analytics lately. Moving stuff around doesn't seem to be that big of an announcement but … (9 comments)
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business technology: Social Networking Updates: Google Friend Connect - 12/06/08 10:25 AM
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As I recently announced in my last post there have been some major updates to social networking. So Facebook drops a bomb on us all with their new release Google, not wanting to be outdone, starts dropping some bombshells of their own. Also I promise to lay off the violent overtones in the rest of this post! :)
Google Friend Connect
What is it?
Basically a way to … (3 comments)
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business technology: Firefox Users Look Out! Trojan Targets Firefox - 12/06/08 09:15 AM
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Maybe it seems like I have been reporting on viruses and security issues a lot lately but it also seems like a lot of people have been having troubles. Anyone in the security field knows that the best solution is being proactive. So thats why when I hear about some new potential threat I like to get the word out as quickly as possible, especially when it is a particularly nasty threat.
This … (3 comments)
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business technology: Macs Have Viruses too—Yes it is True - 12/03/08 01:43 PM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent I have seen countless posts and conversations with people that make the claim that somehow Mac's are more secure than a PC and are immune to viruses. Nothing could be further from the truth. Now the current Mac OS is built upon Unix and thus possibly more secure in a roundabout way that is far too complicated to explain here but through Apple's own advertising they have continued to mislead the public on this subject. I don't want to get into security vulnerabilities as a whole because the topic is so vast and so subjective … (8 comments)
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business technology: Antivirus 2008(9) got your pc Infected? This may be why... - 12/02/08 02:32 PM
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After reading Brad's article on how his family's network of pcs was infected over the weekend I found it highly coincidental but extremely pertinent. What I have noticed after repairing, fixing and working on around well over 100 family members and friends computers over the years and I having done this professionally, is that the majority of computer issues stem from a few basic problems.
Windows is hardly ever updated. Most people do … (3 comments)
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business technology: Major Gmail Updates: New Networking Tools? - 11/12/08 12:39 PM
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Gmail has added new features such as voice and video chatting. The coolest thing is that it works through your browser and works in a variety of browsers as well. So far the article that I am writing about was unable to try any of the features as Google has not sent the update to their accounts yet. It will probably arrive in waves. This might be for a variety of reasons and I bet in case it is super buggy, to … (0 comments)
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business technology: You Simply Have to Check out the new Features LinkedIn now Offers - 10/29/08 11:42 AM
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I am sure many of you business types, young or old professionals, etc are familiar with LinkedIn. If not I highly suggest you get on board. It is a great opportunity to stay in touch with other professionals. While for the most part LinkedIn has been used as a networking platform as of Wednesday there have been some new features added. I guess it never hurts to expand. Anyways check this out:
LinkedIn reels in outside programs … (8 comments)
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business technology: Social Networks Exploding!! Are You a Part of This? - 10/27/08 12:37 PM
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Many of us who have embraced social networks and have incorporated them into our business models have been eye witnesses to their popularity. I dont know what percent of the US population is a part of them but I imagine that the numbers are staggering. Likewise the people using them know how popular they are but the people who dont can only guess as to what the rest of us are up to!
The reasons for the popularity are many. At first they were probably just a mere fad and … (4 comments)
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business technology: Check out this new Blackberry coming... - 10/24/08 11:47 AM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I know how important cell phones are today. With all the hype that the I-Phone has been getting its hard to know what else is coming out or available. This new phone has some rather interesting features including simultaneous voice and data connections which means you can use your email while talking to someone. I know that in itself would be a great feature to have. Sorry I can't steal the images to place here so you will have to go to the site to see for … (6 comments)
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business technology: Personal Safety Gadget – Must Have for everyone including Real Estate Agents? - 10/23/08 03:12 PM
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I just came across this story and thought it would be important to share. Check this out.
Picture messaging as personal protection tool 'My Mobile Witness' stores timestamped photo messages and texts for free NEW YORK - "Don't try to hurt me — I've deposited a letter with my lawyer. If he doesn't hear from me within 24 hours, he will mail it to the police. It details all your murky … (3 comments)
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business technology: French President has his bank account hacked! Is yours next? Think your safe? - 10/21/08 01:17 PM
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I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Blog.
As I discussed in an earlier blog hacking is big business today. What started off as a mere game has turned into all out warfare. It seems its victims are sometimes quite famous.
Hackers Break Into Bank Account of French President
Tom Corelis (Blog) - October 21, 2008 7:15 AM Swindlers run off with a bit of Sarkozy's cash
“Swindlers” broke into the personal bank account of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, said a Cabinet spokesman, and made off with a small sum … (3 comments)
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business technology: Is your website easily hacked? Google may have sent you a warning! Word Press be Warned - 10/21/08 11:46 AM
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I have seen several posts recently talking about Word Press sites being hacked. I suggested that it is more likely that the “hackers” exploited a known exploit rather than straight up hacking the site. In the world of l337 hackers, h4ck3r, haxor this is known as being a “script kiddie” The reason it is looked upon by hackers in such a derogatory way is that it doesnt actually involve any skill whatsoever. To the person being “hacked” it might feel like the "world's greatest … (3 comments)
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business technology: So we all know Google is important to SEO but are you in touch with Google? - 10/21/08 11:10 AM
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I have seen many posts stressing the importance of SEO. Of course it is important and everyone who is interested in more traffic has probably done quite a bit of research on the subject. However many of you might not be aware that Google frequently updates their search engine and they also frequently update the general public about updates to their search engine, new Webmaster Tools features, etc.
But the overwhelming question I have is this: Are you listening?
A … (3 comments)
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business technology: How would you like a chance to talk with Google? Here is your chance! - 10/21/08 10:47 AM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I know I have some things to discuss with Google. How about you? Ever want to know about something that Google does but were afraid to ask? Have an interesting idea but never thought Google would listen? Want a new feature added but didn't know Google had a suggestion box?
Check this out !!
Its not too late to sign up.
This is also a chance to check out one of their new tools!
And as I … (2 comments)
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business technology: Want a Higher Page Rank? Huge SEO tip for Google Page Rank—Set Preferred Domain - 10/21/08 10:26 AM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I have noticed this on Google Webmaster tools for quite some time and I am not sure how many people are aware of this. I have seen it posted on a variety of different sites and it seems like something that people are most likely overlooking. I know I was until last night.
Set Preferred Domain
If you open Google Webmaster tools and go to the tools section there is a variety of things here. In fact this section changes … (24 comments)
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business technology: Zillow lays off 25% of its workers—Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor® Shane O'Gorman - 10/20/08 05:44 PM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Wisconsin real estate blog.
I saw this article today and I still didnt see anyone post it. I really think everyone should take a look at this. I wonder if it has affected any Active Rain members yet? I know some of the employees of that company are members. Here is the story.
October 17, 2008 1:52 PM PDT
Zillow lays off 25 percent of staff
Posted by Don Reisinger 3 comments
Zillow, the online … (5 comments)
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business technology: Rule #1 of marketing: Know thy target market. Are you sure you know who your target market is? Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor® Shane O'Gorman - 10/20/08 03:38 PM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Wisconsin real estate blog. It seems the nuclear family is also the most technologically advanced as well. While it may be a matter of keeping up with the Jones' so to speak, that is no excuse for not knowing who you are marketing to and why. I have always stressed the importance of technology, not only with keeping up, but staying ahead of things as well. There has to be some level of anticipation, especially in such … (3 comments)
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business technology: Like Firefox? How about on your mobile device? Check out Fennec (alpha) Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor® Shane O'Gorman - 10/20/08 02:36 PM
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I came across this article today and thought it looked pretty interesting. I know many people favor the firefox platform. I myself am a fan but unfortunately many of the programs I need to use for real estate are not compatible with Firefox. As many of you have seen, mobile is the way things are heading and it is only a matter of time before computers become truly hand held. Until then we have to slim down the internet and the browsers we use to … (1 comments)
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business technology: A Greener Apple? No more Macintosh hello Granny Smith! Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Shane O'Gorman - 10/17/08 01:11 PM
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Everyone loves apples and some like Apple. I at times admire and find myself cheering Apple on and then cringing when I see some of their actions. Regardless it was good to see this article today. I think all companies should be working on ways to become greener. I think green is more than a fad and something we should all be living for. Green is … (0 comments)
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