Author Archives: John Plessel

About John Plessel

John Plessel is Systems Editor for The Sun and has been blogging for Dine 909 since 2008.

Seeking Girl Scout Cookies? There’s an app for that!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by John Plessel

It’s Girl Scout Cookie time again! If none of your co-workers or family members have girls in the Girl Scouts, you might find it a little tricky to track down Girl Scout Cookies. Not if you have a smartphone. There … Continue reading →

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$19 unlimited wireless phone plan is a reality

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John Plessel

Looking to save a a bundle on your wireless phone service? Republic Wireless, which offers its “members” a $19 unlimited talk, text and data plan, recently entered open beta. That means anyone can join. Of course, there’s gotta be a … Continue reading →

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You might want to read this before Monday…

Posted on July 5, 2012 by John Plessel

If you depend on the Internet, you might want to visit this site from your computer ASAP: www.dns-ok.us What that site will tell you is if your computer is infected with DNS Changer malware, and how to fix the problem. … Continue reading →

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Amazon debuts Kindle Cloud Reader

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Plessel

Amazon has launched a cloud version of its Kindle software, designed to skirt Apple’s iTunes purchase fees. The new cloud player launches in the iPad’s Safari browser, rather than as a standalone app. Apple balked at Amazon’s inclusion of a … Continue reading →

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HP releases TouchPad tablet

Posted on July 1, 2011 by John Plessel

Announced what seems like an eternity ago (but was in reality just back in February), HP finally released its TouchPad tablet today. It’s the first tablet running the webOS operating system. Reviews around the Web and elsewhere mostly put it … Continue reading →

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Wii U, Wii U…hoo Wii U

Posted on June 9, 2011 by John Plessel

Ever since Nintendo made their announcement at E3 earlier this week, this song has been rattling around in my head. I finally tracked it down. Thank you, Internet.

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Angry Birds Seasons: An Advent calendar of pig-pummeling

Posted on December 14, 2010 by John Plessel

The monstrously popular time-sucker known as Angry Birds has been given the holiday treatment as Angry Birds Seasons. The twist here is that, instead of being able to advance through all the levels as you complete them, you’re treated to … Continue reading →

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