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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Plenty For April Fool's Fans Online
In honor of April Fool's Day tomorrow, I thought I'd mention something I found interesting yesterday while browsing The Museum of Hoaxes: The Hoax Archive This is a fascinating list of some of the greatest hoaxes of all time...what's your favorite from the list?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Google How-To Videos: "How to share videos"
Here's a quick video produced by Google that explains how you can use YouTube to share videos:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Groups
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Groups. Here's a link where you can research the topic further: Google Groups (via Wikipedia.org) Questions for discussion: Do you currently use Google Groups? What's your favorite feature of the product? What, if anything, would you improve?
Monday, March 28, 2011
TV Programming Isn't What It Used To Be
If the programming you watch on TV these days puts you to sleep, you're not the only one! (via Yahoo! Video)
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #74
The Senior Surfer Word Search #74
Instructions: For each Twitter related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Instructions: For each Twitter related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
I'll Stand, Thank You Very Much
I'm not sure, but I think standing burns more calories than sitting...maybe that's this cat's logic: (via Yahoo! Video)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
WSJ.com Warns About Penny Auction Sites
Here's a video I stumbled upon over at WSJ.com that cautions you to beware of those penny auction sites you might have started to see online recently:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Desktop
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Desktop. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Google Desktop (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you use Google Desktop? Why or why not? What are your favorite features of this Google product? Would you like to see anything improved?
Google Desktop (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you use Google Desktop? Why or why not? What are your favorite features of this Google product? Would you like to see anything improved?
Monday, March 21, 2011
So, When Are You Going To Start A Blog?
Thinking of starting your own blog? Here's a cool video I found on YouTube that offers some good reasons why Blogger might be just what you're looking for:
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #73
The Senior Surfer Word Search #73
Instructions: For each Windows 7 related term in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Instructions: For each Windows 7 related term in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
In Honor of Saint Patrick's Day, here's a link on the Web where you can learn more about the holiday including its history:
Saint Patrick's Day (via Wikipedia.org)
Erin Go Bragh!
Saint Patrick's Day (via Wikipedia.org)
Erin Go Bragh!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Google How-To Video: "How to change your screensaver (PC)"
Did you ever wonder how to change your screensaver? This Google produced video, explains it step by step:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Wikis
This week's Tech Talk Subject is a type of Web site known as a Wiki. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Wiki (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Have you ever edited a wiki before? What are some of the benefits of wikis? Any drawbacks to these types of sites?
Wiki (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Have you ever edited a wiki before? What are some of the benefits of wikis? Any drawbacks to these types of sites?
Monday, March 14, 2011
Time Newsfeed Lists Several Ways You Can Help Japanese Earthquake Victims
Here's an article I ran across the other day on Time Newsfeed that will be of interest to those of you who want to help out the victims of the earthquake in Japan:
Six Ways You Can Help Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan
Six Ways You Can Help Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #72
The Senior Surfer Word Search #72
Instructions: For each Internet related term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Instructions: For each Internet related term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Thursday, March 10, 2011
WSJ.com Reports On A New App For The iPad Called Zite
Here's a video I ran across yesterday at WSJ.com that might be of interest to you especially if you're a news junkie who owns an iPad:
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A Thumbs Up To Laughter
Here's a video that'll make you laugh so hard, you've just gotta give it a "thumbs up!" (via Yahoo! Video)
Cat Gives Thumbs Up @ Yahoo! Video
Cat Gives Thumbs Up @ Yahoo! Video
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Maps
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Maps. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Google Maps (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: What's your favorite feature of Google Maps? What, if anything, would you like to see improved? Besides Google Maps, what other online map services do you use?
Google Maps (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: What's your favorite feature of Google Maps? What, if anything, would you like to see improved? Besides Google Maps, what other online map services do you use?
Monday, March 7, 2011
Are You Taking Advantage Of Coupons In The Internet Age?
Here's a video I ran across yesterday on CNN.com that will be of interest to you if you're the type who likes to save money when you go shopping:
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #71
The Senior Surfer Word Search #71
Instructions: For each tech word or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Instructions: For each tech word or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The WSJ.com Offers A Look At The iPad 2
Here's video I ran across on the WSJ.com that gives you a sneak peak at the brand new iPad 2:
So, do you think you'll be purchasing one?
So, do you think you'll be purchasing one?
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
CNN Explains LinkedIn
Have you heard of the social networking site LinkedIn? Here's a video I found on CNN that explains it:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Camcorders
This week's Tech Talk Subject is "The Camcorder." Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Camcorder (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you own a camcorder? If you don't own one, why not? When did you get your first one? Do you find that you use it often, or not often enough? Sound off in the comments section.
Camcorder (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you own a camcorder? If you don't own one, why not? When did you get your first one? Do you find that you use it often, or not often enough? Sound off in the comments section.