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Tech Talk Tuesdays: YouTube

This week's Tech Talk Topic is YouTube, the popular video sharing Web site. Here's a link where you can research it further:

YouTube (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: When did you first start watching videos on YouTube? Do you remember how you learned of the site? What, if any, improvements should YouTube make? Sound off in the comments section.

Google How-To Video: "Sharing in Google Docs"

If you haven't used Google Docs yet, the free document creation service from Google, this short video I watched recently on YouTube just might convince you to give it a try:



After watching the Google produced video above, what do you think? Is this something you would try? Or maybe you already use it. If so, what do you think about their new sharing improvements? Sound off in the comments section.

The Senior Surfer Word Search #37

The Senior Surfer Word Search #37
Instructions: For each computer related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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It's Better To Get An Early Start

It might be a little early for football season, but it's never too early to practice--especially if you want to be as good as this dog: (via Yahoo! Video)

Have You Seen The New YouTube Video Editor?

If you want to give the videos you shoot a more professional, edited look, but don't want to spend a lot of money on fancy editing software you'll love this: YouTube has created a new online video editor that's free and doesn't require any software installation. They even show you how to use it!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Amazon.com

Today's tech talk subject is Amazon.com. It's one of the largest, if not the largest, online retailer in the world, but how much do you know about it? Here's a link where you can research it further:

Amazon.com (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What is your favorite feature of Amazon.com? Least favorite, if there is one? And what, if anything, would you like to see improved? Sound off in the comments section.

Google How-To Video: "What is Google TV?"

Still not sure what Google TV is all about and why you should care? Well, they've released a second video describing how the new service works and I think it does a better job than the first one. Have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #36

The Senior Surfer Word Search #36
Instructions: For each Internet related word/phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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The Wind In Your Face

Sometimes nothing beats the feeling of the wind in your face. (via Yahoo! Video)

Search For Local News Videos With A Little Help From Yahoo!

Want to know a great way to find local news videos quickly and easily? Just head on over to the following link:

Yahoo! Local News on Yahoo! Video

If you live in or around one of the major metropolitan areas in the U.S., this can be a useful way to search for news videos of interest to you. What do you think of this service from Yahoo? Sound off in the comments section.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Search

Today's tech talk subject is Google Search. How much do you know about this popular search engine? Here's a link where you can research it further:

Google Search (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you like best about Google Search? Is Google Search your only search engine, or do you use others? Sound off in the comments section.

Have You Heard About Crowdrise?

Here's an interesting item I ran across recently on CNN.com. It's about a site called Crowdrise. Sounds promising--what do you think?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #35

The Senior Surfer Word Search #35
Instructions: For each Digital Photography related word/phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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The World Cup Online

I recently ran across this article by Larisa Epatko on PBS.org and thought I'd mention it for all you fans of the World Cup. It lists several World Cup themed online resources. Here's the link:

World Cup 2010: Places to Track the Action Online The Rundown News Blog PBS NewsHour PBS

Do you know of any online World Cup resources not mentioned in the article? Post them in the comments section!

Google How-To Video: "South Africa Stadiums in 3D"

Virtual tourists take note: Here's a Google produced video I stumbled upon just in time for the World Cup:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Computers

You use it to access the Internet. Sometimes--especially when it's not working properly--it can drive you crazy. We're talking, of course, about the computer, but how much do you know about this technological marvel? Here's a link where you can research today's tech talk subject further:

Computer (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: When did you get your first computer? Were you the first in your circle of family and friends to get a computer, or did they have to convince you to get one? What do you think is the future of computers? Sound off in the comments section.

Chasing The Simple Life

Do you ever notice how the simple things in life often bring the most joy? That's true for dogs too, as this Yahoo! Video can attest.

The Senior Surfer Word Search #34

The Senior Surfer Word Search #34
Instructions: For each of the Internet chat abbreviations and their meanings below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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CNN Tech Reports On A New Scam Targeting Facebook Users

I recently stumbled upon this article from the Technology section on CNN.com and thought I'd pass it along. It details a new online threat targeting Facebook users. Here's the link:

Beware Facebook 'hilarious video' scam - CNN.com

Prior to reading the article above, were you aware of this new online threat? And what other security concerns do you have regarding online social networking? Sound off in the comments section.

Microsoft How-To Video: "Windows Vista Accessibility: Make the Ccomputer Easier to See"

Microsoft recently released a series of videos to help you take advantage of the accessibility features in Windows Vista. Have a look:

Microsoft Showcase: Windows Vista Accessibility: Make the Computer Easier to See

Be sure to view all the related videos in this series.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Shopping

This week on Tech Talk Tuesday, we'll be researching the topic of "online shopping." Want to learn more about this subject? Here's a link that will give you a little background information:

Online Shopping

Questions for discussion: Do you shop online? Why or why not? And if you do shop online, what's your favorite e-tailer or online shopping site? Post your opinions in the comments section.