The Senior Surfer Word Search #79
Instructions: For each Internet Security threat related word or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
So, You Wanna Be A Map Maker...
This video I watched recently introduces a new service from Google called Map Maker, that allows you to add info to Google Maps:
So, do you think this will be a useful new offering from Google? Do you plan on contributing info?
So, do you think this will be a useful new offering from Google? Do you plan on contributing info?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Google Toolbar 7 Has Arrived
Here's a Google produced video that will show you some of the new features of Google Toolbar 7:
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Computer Viruses
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Computer Viruses. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Computer Viruses (Via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Has your computer ever been infected by one of these viruses? What did you do to fix the problem? What are you doing now to prevent these kinds of problems from affecting your computer?
Computer Viruses (Via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Has your computer ever been infected by one of these viruses? What did you do to fix the problem? What are you doing now to prevent these kinds of problems from affecting your computer?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Are You Sold On Electronic Books Yet?
Here's an interesting video from CNN I came across recently that makes me wonder how long traditional books will be around:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #78
The Senior Surfer Word Search #78 Instructions: For each Internet related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:
Note: The Senior Surfer Will Resume on Monday, April 25. Happy Easter!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
How Much Do You Know About The History Of Easter?
Just in time for Easter, here's a video from History.com that'll give you a little historical background about the holiday:
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Artificial Intelligence
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Artificial Intelligence, sometimes referred to as "AI." Here's a link where you can research the topic further: Artificial Intelligence (via Wikipedia.org) Questions for discussions: What do you see as the future of artificial intelligence? What, if anything, concerns you about this technology?
Monday, April 18, 2011
CBSNews.com Has Some Important Online Shopping Tips
Here's a video I saw the other day on CBSnews.com that offers some good online shopping tips:
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #77
The Senior Surfer Word Search #77 Instructions: For each Google Earth related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Double The Fun
Looks like this dog has just had a run in with her Doppelganger...and she doesn't like it! (via Yahoo! Video):
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
What's Google Up To Now?
Here's a Google produced video I ran into recently that explains their new +1 feature. Have a look:
What do you think of Google's new feature?
What do you think of Google's new feature?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Earth
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Earth. Here's a link where you can research the topic further: Google Earth (via Wikipedia.org) Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of Google Earth? What are some of your favorite features of the program? If you had the chance, what if anything, would you improve?
Monday, April 11, 2011
What's New With YouTube?
According to this video I stumbled upon yesterday at Yahoo! News, YouTube is set for a major upgrade. Here's the link: YouTube's Overhaul What do you think about YouTube's new improvements?
Friday, April 8, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #76
The Senior Surfer Word Search #76 Instructions: For each Tablet computing term in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Which Tablet Should You Buy? WSJ.com Has Some Advice
Here's video I saw yesterday on WSJ.com that will come in handy if you're in the market for a new tablet computer but are not sure which is the best value for your money:
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Google How-To Videos: "How to get public transportation directions"
Here's a handy video produced by Google that explains how to get public transportation info by using Google Maps:
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Explorer 9
This week's Tech Talk Subject is the recently released Internet Explorer 9. Here's a link where you can research the topic further: Internet Explorer 9 (via Wikipedia.org) Questions for discussion: Have you upgraded to Internet Explorer 9 yet? If you have, what do you like about the latest version of IE? Anything you don't like?
Monday, April 4, 2011
What Do You Think This Cat Wants?
I'm not sure what the comical cat in this Yahoo! Video wants, but I'm pretty sure it has something to do with food...what do you think?
Friday, April 1, 2011
The Senior Surfer Word Search #75
The Senior Surfer Word Search #75 Instructions: For each search engine related term in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list: