The Senior Surfer Word Search #16
Instructions: For each word/phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
In Case You Missed It...Watch The State Of The Union Address Online
Ah, the power of the Internet. In case you missed the State of the Union Address last night, you can watch it online today courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Test Your Identity Theft Smarts
You probably already know that identity theft is serious business. But do you know enough about this growing online and offline threat to keep yourself from becoming a victim? Test your knowledge of the subject by playing this fun and informative game from OnGuardOnline.gov:
Identity Theft Face Off Game
Identity Theft Face Off Game
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
And You Thought All Cats Were Luddites
This cat has completely embraced the digital age. Either that, or there's catnip all over that keyboard!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Learn More About Accessibility Improvements In Windows 7
If you've upgraded to Windows 7 you want to make sure you take advantage of all the new operating system's improvements--and that means the new features in the accessibility department of the OS too. Thankfully, Microsoft has put a lot of info about these new improvements online. Here's the link:
Accessibility in Windows 7
If you want to master the new accessibility features, this site from Microsoft is a must see!
Accessibility in Windows 7
If you want to master the new accessibility features, this site from Microsoft is a must see!
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Senior Surfer Word Search #15
The Senior Surfer Word Search #15
Instructions: For each word/phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Instructions: For each word/phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Felix The Cat Is Still Going Strong On YouTube
Remember those classic animated Felix the Cat cartoons? Did you know that you can watch many of these online at sites like YouTube? I didn't either, till I stumbled upon one of them recently. Here's an example:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
This Cat Does Not Have Your Tongue
I stumbled across this amusing video on YouTube the other day and it got me to thinking. You know the expression "cat got your tongue?" This is not that cat!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Watch "The Twilight Zone" Online
A couple of weeks ago, while watching The Twilight Zone on television, I wondered if I could watch this classic TV series online. After a little research, I discovered that CBS.com has dozens of full length episodes you can watch anytime you want. Here's the direct link:
The Twilight Zone: Watch Full Episodes - CBS.com
Thanks to CBS.com, much of this terrific series is online and always just a click away!
The Twilight Zone: Watch Full Episodes - CBS.com
Thanks to CBS.com, much of this terrific series is online and always just a click away!
Friday, January 15, 2010
The Senior Surfer Word Search #14
The Senior Surfer Word Search #14
Instructions: For each word/phrase in the puzzle below, click on the first and last word to cross it off the list.
NOTE: In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, January 19th.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Online Resources To Help You Help The Victims Of The Earthquake In Haiti
Here are a couple of resources I stumbled on from around the Internet that will point you in the right direction if you want to help out the victims of the earthquake in Haiti:
- Impact Your World - Special Reports from CNN.com (via CNN.com)
- Haiti Earthquake Relief: 9 Ways To Help Now (via Mashable.com)
- American Red Cross video about the earthquake (via YouTube.com):
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
How To Avoid "Scary Internet Stuff" With A Little Help From Symantec
I ran across this series of videos on YouTube the other day and thought it was worth a look. It's from Symantec, a leader in anti-virus and Internet security software. I think you'll find the series both informative and entertaining--and as an added bonus, it makes the subject of Internet security about as easy to understand as possible!
The first video of the series teaches you how to protect yourself from a common Internet threat known as phishing:
The first video of the series teaches you how to protect yourself from a common Internet threat known as phishing:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sing Along To An Old Classic
Do You remember the classic song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm?" Good--then sing along! (via Yahoo! Video)
Old McDonald Had a Parrot @ Yahoo! Video
Old McDonald Had a Parrot @ Yahoo! Video
Monday, January 11, 2010
Remind 'Em It's National Influenza Vaccination Week With A Little Help From The CDC Online
If you didn't already know, the CDC has designated this week National Influenza Vaccination Week. What's more, they've made it easy to help spread the message with their very own e-cards that you can personalize and send to family and friends with just a click of your mouse. Here's the link:
CDC Health-e-Cards: Personalize - National Influenza Vaccination Week
Thanks to the CDC's digital online tools, it's now easier than ever to remind your loved ones to get vaccinated against the flu!
CDC Health-e-Cards: Personalize - National Influenza Vaccination Week
Thanks to the CDC's digital online tools, it's now easier than ever to remind your loved ones to get vaccinated against the flu!
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Senior Surfer Word Search #13
The Senior Surfer Word Search #13
Instructions: For each word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Instructions: For each word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Are You Ready For The Super Bowl?
It's almost Super Bowl time again if you can believe it. Here's something I ran across yesterday on the official YouTube Blog that should help you get in the mood for the annual event:
Countdown to Super Bowl XLIV
Now, thanks to YouTube, you're ready for some football!
Countdown to Super Bowl XLIV
Now, thanks to YouTube, you're ready for some football!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Trying To Learn Windows 7? These How-to Videos Should Help
Learning something new is never easy, but it sure helps when you can watch a how-to video. If you're new to the Windows 7 operating system then, you'll appreciate the fact that Microsoft has produced several how-to videos to get you up to speed. Here's the link:
Windows 7 How-to Videos
"Getting around your desktop," "Using e-mail and the Internet" and "Printing with Windows 7" are just a few of the titles included in this helpful video series. This is a must-see, especially if you've recently upgraded to Windows 7 !
Windows 7 How-to Videos
"Getting around your desktop," "Using e-mail and the Internet" and "Printing with Windows 7" are just a few of the titles included in this helpful video series. This is a must-see, especially if you've recently upgraded to Windows 7 !
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Has It Been 10 Years Already?
It seems hard to believe, but as we enter 2010, the millennium is ten years old already. So much has happened in these last 10 years and yet this video from Newsweek (via YouTube) pretty much sums it all up in just 7 minutes!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Ah...Those Holiday Memories
The holidays might be over, but the memories persist--like the ones of family and friends tearing into their gifts like a bunch of wild animals! And thanks to the Internet, you can even share those memories with everyone--like these folks did (via YouTube):