Do You Think You'll Like This?

If you're a Facebook user, here's something I ran across yesterday on CNN's Web Site you'll want to see:



What's your opinion on this? Sound off in the comments section.

The Senior Surfer Word Search #66

The Senior Surfer Word Search #66
Instructions: For each search and specialty search engine in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

The New York Times Reports On A New Service Called Ongo

Here's an interesting article I stumbled upon yesterday in the Technology section of The New York Times:

Start-Up Opens a One Stop Shop for the News

After reading the article, what do you think of the concept? How much would you pay to read your news online in one place? And is that even important to you?

Missed The State Of The Union Address? Watch It Online

If you missed the State of the Union Address last night, you can watch it in its entirety on YouTube:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Picasa

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google's Photo editing/organizing software called Picasa. Here's a link where you can research it further:

Picasa (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Picasa? How would you rate its ease of use? What improvements to the software, if any, would you like to see in the future?

Google How-To Video: "How to change your wallpaper (PC)"

Ever wanted to change the background or "wallpaper" on your computer screen but weren't sure how to do it? This Google produced video I stumbled upon recently should help:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #65

The Senior Surfer Word Search #65
Instructions: For each Internet related term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

CNN Reports On The JFK Library's Tech Innovation

For all you armchair history buffs, here's a video from CNN that you'll find interesting:

Proof That Literacy Programs Work

Apparently the dog in this Yahoo! Video can read better than some people I know. Scary!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Digg

This week's Tech Talk Topic is the social news web site called Digg. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:

Digg (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of Digg? What do you like best about Digg? Anything you wish would improve about the site? Sound off in the comments section.

The Senior Surfer Word Search #64

The Senior Surfer Word Search#64
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

Note: In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

Google How To Video: "How to change your default homepage"

If you've ever wanted to change your homepage but were unsure how to do it, this Google produced how-to video I stumbled upon recently on YouTube, shows you just how easy it is:

This Cat's Going Hollywood

If you're snowed in like me, you need a good laugh--this should do the trick (via Yahoo! Video):

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google TV

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google TV. Here's a link where you can research this topic further:

Google TV (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of Google TV? Is this something you would use? Why or why not? Sound off in the comments section.

What's New On The Tech Front? CNN Let's You Know

Want to know what to expect from technology companies this year? Here's a video I stumbled upon at CNN.com that let's you know:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #63

The Senior Surfer Word Search #63
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

The New York Times Has Some Great Tech Tips

Here's an article I stumbled upon recently that I had to pass along. It's got some great tech tips which you might not be aware of:

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Technology

So, are you getting the most out of the technology in your life?

Are You Using Groupon?

Here's a video I ran across on WSJ.com. It takes a look at whether coupon Web site Groupon is worth signing up for:



So, are you using Groupon?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Zombie Computers

This week's Tech Talk Subject is "Zombie Computers." Sounds like a B science fiction movie doesn't it? Only it's not. Here's a link where you can research the topic further.

Zombie Computers (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever heard of this term before, or is this the first time? What steps do you think you can take to prevent your computer from becoming a zombie? Sound off in the comments section.

Don't You Believe In Knocking?

Hmmm...I don't think a "Do Not Disturb" sign would have made much of a difference here, do you?