The Senior Surfer Wishes You A Happy New Year!

Here are some links to New Year's related info and sites we've featured over the years to get you ready for the New Year (there's a word search, too!):

New Year's related links

What are your New Year's resolutions?

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, Jan 3, 2011. Happy New Year!

A Humorous Year In Review

Here's a hilarious way to say goodbye to 2010 (via JibJab and Youtube):

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Smartphones

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

Smartphones (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own a smartphone? Why? Why not? What improvements would you like to see with this technology? Sound off in the comments section.

CNN Looks Ahead To The Internet Of 2011

Want to know what's ahead in the new year for the Internet? Here's a video from CNN that looks ahead:

It's Christmastime At The Senior Surfer

In honor of the Christmas holiday that's practically upon us, here's a list of links we've featured over the past several years to great Christmas related sites on the Internet (it includes a word search puzzle):

The Senior Surfer's Christmas links

Now it's your turn! Post your favorite Christmas or holiday themed links in the comments section.

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, December 27th. Merry Christmas!

Tech Savvy And Celebrating Christmas

How about this for a unique holiday video? (via YouTube)

Tech Talk Tuesdays:The iPad

This week's Tech talk Subject is Apple's iPad. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

iPad (wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own an iPad? If not, do you plan on purchasing one? What do you think are some advantages of this type of computer over say a desktop or laptop? Sound off in the comments section.

CNN Is Offering A Free iPad App

Got an iPad? Do you get your news from CNN? Then you should know about a free app that CNN is offering:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #62

The Senior Surfer Word Search #62
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

Great News For eBook Lovers

Have you heard about Google eBooks? You've got to take a look at this Google produced video:

Christmas Lights And Music On YouTube

Here's another one of those great Christmas light shows synchronized to music that are popular this time of year on YouTube:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Backup Services

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

Online Backup Services (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use an online backup service? Why or why not? What do you think the advantages of such a service is compared to other backup options? Sound off in the comments section.

CNN Explains Cyber Attacks

Have you heard the term Cyber Attacks but are not sure exactly what that means? This CNN video explains it well:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #61

The Senior Surfer Word Search #61
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its meaning in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Have You Seen YouTube's Holiday Gift Guide?

Stumped on what to get the people on your list this year? Perhaps this will give you some ideas:

YouTube's Holiday Gift Guide

What's on your wish list this Christmas?

Gift Giving Made Easier With These Tips From WSJ.com

Here's a video I stumbled upon the other day at WSJ.com that points out some great sites that might make deciding what to get for friends and family a little bit easier:

YouTube Remembers Pearl Harbor

There are a ton of videos on YouTube that feature archival footage of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Here's a good example:

Are You In The Christmas Spirit Yet?

If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, just take a look at this video on YouTube. It should do the trick!

The Senior Surfer Word Search #60

The Senior Surfer Word Search #60
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its meaning in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

WSJ.com Has A Top Ten List For Gadget Fans

If you've got people on your gift list who love gadgets, then this top ten list of 2010 gadgets from WSJ.com might help you decide what to get them:

Good News For Online Shoppers

If you're the type who shops online, especially this time of year, here's some news that you'll welcome: According to this video on The Wall Street Journal, looks like free shipping is becoming the norm, at least for the holiday season!