The Senior Surfer Word Search #3

The Senior Surfer Word Search #3
Instructions: When you locate a word in the puzzle, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

And Now For Something Really Scary...

Think Halloween is scary? How about the prospect of hackers trying to breach the security of your wireless network? How much do you know about keeping your network safe from these types of "monsters?" Find out now by playing this fun and educational game from OnGuardOnline.gov:

Invasion of the Wireless Hackers

A Halloween Treat From Hulu.com

If you want to get in the mood for Halloween, head on over to Hulu.com where you can watch a ton of scary shows and feature length movies for free. They'll even let you embed them on your blog or Web site like I just did below, with The House On Haunted Hill. Enjoy if you dare, but I must warn you, it's not for the faint of heart!

Are You Ready For The Fall Classic?

Tomorrow night, the World Series begins. Want to know a great way to get yourself in the mood for the Fall Classic? Head on over to MLB.com's Baseball's Best where you'll find a video archive called "Baseball's Best Moments Library" that includes many World Series highlights.

Some of the great video clips you can watch for free include:

• "The Catch" by Willie Mays, from Game 1 of the 1954 World Series
• Highlights from Don Larsen's Perfect Game from the 1956 World Series
• Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" from the 1932 World Series

And many other video highlights from World Series of yesteryear. While these clips are free, they also offer paid subscriptions to additional programming, if you're interested, be sure to check the site for more details.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Changing Windows settings"

If you've upgraded to Windows 7 recently you might have some questions about how to change your settings. Luckily, Microsoft has created a helpful video that covers the basics. It might be just what you're looking for!


Changing Windows settings

The Senior Surfer Word Search #2

The Senior Surfer Word Search #2
Instructions: When you locate a word in the puzzle, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

What's Your Spyware I.Q?

How savvy are you when it comes to protecting yourself and your computer from spyware? Find out now by playing the fun and educational "Beware of Spyware Game" from OnGuardOnline.gov.

Google How-To Video: "Report a Problem with Google Maps"

If you've ever used one of those fold-out paper maps, you know how frustrating it is to come across an error--a street with a wrong name, or an important omission, for example. Nothing you can do about it.

But that's not necessarily the case if the map you're reading is online. Take Google Maps, for instance. Did you know that if you notice a problem on one of their maps, you can try to get it corrected? Take a look at the Google produced video below to learn how:

A Unique Idea For Fighting World Hunger

Here's a great idea I ran across the other day on YouTube for fighting World Hunger. Take a look at this video and check out the accompanying Web site (The Wall Against Hunger) to learn how you can make a difference in the fight against hunger while honoring someone you love:

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Has Some Great Online Shopping Tips

Pretty soon, the holidays will be upon us and that means online shopping will start to pick up. If you're going to be one of the millions of people buying stuff online this year, you'll want to read these terrific tips I stumbled across in a fact sheet published by Privacy Rights Clearinghouse:

Online Shopping: Be Safe & Smart

Smart, common sense advice, along with plenty of fascinating info you might not know about, too. It's a must read if you want to be a savvy online shopper!

Introducing The Senior Surfer Word Search

If you like doing word search puzzles, then this is for you: Starting today, we're creating our very own word search puzzles called The Senior Surfer Word Search. These puzzles will feature Internet related words, so they're both fun and educational.

The Senior Surfer Word Search Puzzle #1

Instructions: When you locate the word in the puzzle, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

We're using WordSearchMaker.net to create these puzzles. Check them out if you'd like to create your own puzzles!

How Much Do You Know About The History Of The Computer?

What a remarkable invention the computer is, don't you think? You wouldn't be reading The Senior Surfer without it! But how much do you know about the origins of this technological marvel?

If you're the least bit curious, point your browser to www.computerhistory.org, the online presence of The Computer History Museum. And don't forget to visit ComputerHistory's channel on YouTube for great educational videos like this one:

Yes, But Can She Get Rid Of Spam?

Think you're the only one who doesn't like junk mail? Apparently man's best friend doesn't care much for it either, as evidenced by this popular Yahoo!Video. Now, if they could only teach her to get rid of spam!

Personal Junk Mail Shredder @ Yahoo! Video

Microsoft How-To Video: "Stay Sharp On Internet Safety - Protect Your Computer"

Need a little guidance when it comes to protecting your computer from 'Net threats? Who doesn't? Here's an entertaining video Microsoft just released that offers some helpful tips. For more great tips be sure to check out Microsoft Online Safety.


Stay Sharp On Internet Safety - Protect Your Computer

The Senior Surfer Scramble #10

CLUE: Today's Senior Surfer Scramble features anagrams whose solutions are terms related to connecting to the Internet.

Note: The answer key for The Senior Surfer Scramble #9 is located below today's puzzle.

The Senior Surfer Scramble #10

RAOBBDDNA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EDMMO _ _ _ _ _

TNTEENRI / EEVCSRI / EOVRDEPI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (three words)

ILSEWSRE / ETRONWK _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (two words)

EUTORR _ _ _ _ _ _


Answer Key for The Senior Surfer Scramble #9

TTSAUS AETPUD = STATUS UPDATE

LWLA = WALL

ETTEWRE = RETWEET

ROBGLLLO = BLOGROLL

PEBOGSLOEHR = BLOGOSPHERE

**Note: In observance of Columbus Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy the holiday!

Google How-To Video: "What is a browser?"

Quick--if someone asked you what a browser was would you be able to explain it to them? If you watch this video below that Google just released, you'll have no problem. It gives about as succinct and easy to understand explanation of what a browser does as you'll find:

Duck!

If you're a baseball fan, this time of year can be a real nail biter--especially if your team is in the mix for the postseason. So you could probably use something to lighten the mood, right? Here's a video I ran across the other day that I think you'll like. Appropriately enough, it's a baseball-themed prank that generates some pretty big laughs (via Yahoo! Video):

Funny Baseball Prank @ Yahoo! Video

Boost Your Internet Security I.Q.

Every once in a while it's a good idea to review your Internet Security know-how. With that in mind, here's a special report from CNN I stumbled upon the other day that covers a lot of the bases when it comes to security on the 'Net:

Don't Click on That! Staying Secure Online

This special report includes a series of articles and even a quiz about many of the things that should concern you as you ponder whether or not you're safe online. It's a must read!

The Case Of The Cruising Canine

Here's a hilarious video from JustForLaughs.com that proves dogs could be better drivers than people. And this dog isn't even afraid to stop and ask for directions! (via Yahoo! Video):

@ Yahoo! Video

The Senior Surfer Scramble #9

CLUE: Today's Senior Surfer Scramble features anagrams whose solutions are popular terms from the world of blogging and social networking.

Note: The answer key for The Senior Surfer Scramble #8 is located below today's puzzle.

The Senior Surfer Scramble #9

TTSAUS AETPUD _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ (two words)

LWLA _ _ _ _

ETTEWRE _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ROBGLLLO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

PEBOGSLOEHR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Answer Key for The Senior Surfer Scramble #8

LRAHCOS = SCHOLAR

RATTNSLEA = TRANSLATE

CDSO = DOCS

NDLRACEA = CALENDAR

ROLGBGE = BLOGGER

Google How-To Video: "Google Sidewiki"

Google recently added a new feature to their search toolbar called Sidewiki. This new software allows you to annotate the Web sites you visit as well read what others have written about those sites. Here's a Google produced video that'll give you an idea how it works: