Tech Talk Tuesdays: Cyber Monday

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Cyber Monday. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Cyber Monday (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Did you shop online yesterday, on Cyber Monday? What did you think of the deals? Do you feel that you got any bargains? Sound off in the comments section.

CNN Offers Some Online Security Tips For Cyber Monday

Today is Cyber Monday and if you're going to be shopping online, you'll want to watch this video I found at CNN.com before you shop:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #59

The Senior Surfer Word Search #59
Instructions: Because the holiday shopping season is upon us once again, this week's Senior Surfer Word Search contains terms and Websites related to online shopping. For each term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, Nov. 29th. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Price Comparison Service

This week's Tech Talk Topic is Price Comparison Service. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:

Price Comparison Service (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use online price comparison services? If so, which one is your favorite? What kind of improvements would you want to see to these types of sites? Sound off in the comments section.

CNN Takes A Look At What's New With Facebook

Here's a video I stumbled upon over at CNN.com the other day that has some interesting news regarding Facebook and e-mail. Take a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #58

The Senior Surfer Word Search #58
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its definition in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Google Now Has Instant Previews

Have you heard about Google's new feature called Instant Preivews? Here's a short video produced by Google that offers you a glimpse of this interesting new feature:

Old Forty Fives Will Take You Back

Here's a terrific site that was recommended to me by a friend. If you're a nostalgia lover, this is sure to be one of your favorites:

OldFortyFives.com

There's tons of stuff here from the 50's and 60's. Just make sure you've got time to spend when you visit the site--you won't be able to pull away from it!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Blogging

This week's Tech Talk Subject is "blogging." Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Blogging (Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What are some of your favorite popular blogs? Do you have a blog yourself? Have you ever left comments on a blog? Sound off in the comments section.

Who Couldn't Use Some Help Around The House?

Who says you can't find any good help these days? (via YouTube)

The Senior Surfer Word Search #57

The Senior Surfer Word Search #57
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its meaning below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Watch Veterans Day Tributes Online

If you're online today and you want to watch some great Veterans Day tribute videos, head on over to YouTube where you'll find plenty. Here's a good one that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs posted:

Another Search Engine For You To Try

Here's a video I ran across a couple of days ago through Yahoo! News Videos about a new search engine called Blekko:

Introducing Blekko

After watching the video, why not give Blekko a spin? Then tell us about your experience in the comments section.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Flickr

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Flickr, the popular online photo sharing site. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Flickr (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Flickr? What other photo sharing sites do you use or have you heard about? What kinds of improvements, if any, would you like to see on these sites? Sound off in the comments section.

Are You In The Market For A New Computer?

I stumbled across this video on the Web site of the Wall Street Journal yesterday, and it's something you've really gotta see if you're in the market for a new computer and having trouble deciding what to buy:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #56

The Senior Surfer Word Search #56
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its meaning below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

What's New With Facebook Photos?

Have you heard about the recent improvements to Facebook photos? This video I stumbled upon at the official Facebook channel on YouTube explains the new features:

Do Crunches Really Work?

I want to believe that crunches work--that they'll really get me in shape, but then I see a video like this and I'm not so sure!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Bing

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Bing, the search engine from Microsoft. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Bing (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Bing? What are your favorite features of this search engine? What, if anything, would you improve?

Listen To The War Of The Worlds Online

This past Saturday marked the 72nd anniversary of Orson Welles radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds." Now, thanks to the Internet, you can listen to it online: (via Archive.org)

The 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast of War of the Worlds.

If any of you remember listening to that broadcast in 1938, tell us about what it was like in the comments section.