Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Encyclopedias

This week's Tech Talk Topic is Online Encylopedias, like the popular Wikipedia. Here's a link where you can research this subject further:

Online Encyclopedias (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use online encyclopedias? If you answered "yes," which is your favorite online encyclopedia? What advantages/disadvantages do online encyclopedias have over those old fashioned ones in your bookcase? Sound off in the comments section.

Did Anyone See The Remote?

When I first saw this video, I couldn't stop laughing--wonder if she channel surfs, too...(via Yahoo! Video)

The Senior Surfer Word Search #46

The Senior Surfer Word Search #46
Instructions: For each Internet Password Security related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

CNET Teaches You How To Disable Facebook Places

If you're on Facebook and you're concerned with privacy, here's a helpful video I ran across recently on CNET.com that you'll want to watch. In it, CNET editor Molly Wood teaches you how to disable Facebook Places.

CNN Offers Some Important Tips On Password Security

Think the passwords you're currently using are strong enough? You might not think so after you read this article by John D. Sutter of CNN Tech that I stumbled upon recently. Here's the link:

How to create a 'super password' - CNN.com

The article offers some clever tips on an important Internet Security issue--it's a must read!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Machine Translations

This week's Tech Talk Subject is online translation, otherwise referred to as "machine translation." An example would be Google Translate. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Machine Translation (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use online translation services? Why? Why not? Of the ones you've tried, which is the most accurate in your opinion? Sound off in the comments section.

Google Translate Demystified

If you're mystified by the way online translation software does what it does, you'll love this Google produced video I stumbled upon on YouTube. It does a good job explaining how the popular Google Translate works its magic.

The Senior Surfer Word Search #45

The Senior Surfer Word Search #45
Instructions: For each Online Music related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross if off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Do You Remember This Celebrity?

I stumbled across this video a couple of days ago and thought it might be of interest to you, especially if you're an animal lover. How many of you remember this from 1950? (via Yahoo! Video)

A Blast From The Past

Are you in the mood to hear a blast from the past? Then head on over to a virtual jukebox I found out about recently. Here's the link:

Tropicalglen.com

If oldies music from the 5o's and 60's is your thing, you'll especially love this site. And by the way, if you prefer tunes from the 70's and 80's, don't worry--they've got that too!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Chrome

This week's Tech Talk topic is the Web Browser called Google Chrome. Here's a link where you can research this subject further:

Google Chrome (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Google Chrome to browse the Web? If you answered "yes" tell us what features you like about it. Anything you dislike about it? If you answered "no" to the first question, tell us why. Sound off in the comments section.

Remembering V-J Day With A Little Help From YouTube

Yesterday was the 65th anniversary of V-J Day. If you're looking for archival footage from that memorable time, you need look no further than the Web. Here's a short clip I stumbled across on YouTube that I think you'll find interesting:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #44

The Senior Surfer Word Search #44
Instructions: For each computer and Internet related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross if off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Want To Shoot Better Digital Video? Watch This Report From ABC News

Here's a great video I stumbled upon over on ABCNews.com. It offers some great tips on shooting better digital video--everything from the best time of day to shoot to suggestions on how to share your footage online. It's almost like a mini course on the subject. Have a look:

Who needs a Catnap?

This video I ran across over at Yahoo!Video made me laugh out loud--it also reminded me that I need a catnap!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Banking

This week's Tech Talk subject is Online Banking. Here's a link where you can research it further:

Online Banking (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you bank online? If not, explain why you don't. If you do bank online, explain its advantages. What kind of improvements would you like to see in the area of online banking? Sound off in the comments section.

Remembering The Battle Of Guadalcanal With A Little Help From The 'Net

This past Saturday marked the 68th anniversary of the start to the Battle of Guadalcanal. If you're looking to the Web for info on this historic battle, you might be interested in this video I stumbled upon hosted on YouTube:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #43

The Senior Surfer Word Search #43
Instructions: For each Internet site or Internet related term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

These Cookies Definitely Don't Go With Milk

Here's a video I watched this week from The Wall Street Journal Online that I just had to pass along. It's one of the best explanations in plain English about Internet Cookies and their various functions that I've come come across:

Ask And You Shall Receive

Here's an article I ran across recently at CNNMoney.com that'll be music to your ears if you use search engines but wish you could get your answers in plain english instead of as a series of links:

Humans now power Ask.com's engine

What do you think? Will this work? Would you use this service? Sound off in the comments section.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: E-books

This week's Tech Talk subject is E-books or " electronic books." Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

E-book (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Which do you prefer reading, a printed book or an E-book? Why? What advantages do you think E-books might have over printed books? Sound off in the comments section.

Who Are You Sharing Your Facebook Info With?

If you have a Facebook account, you'll want to see this video from CNN: