Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Radio

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

Internet Radio (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you ever listen to radio stations over the Internet? Why or why not? Any advantages to listening to stations over the Internet as opposed to an old fashioned radio?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #83

The Senior Surfer Word Search #83
Instructions: For each Facebook related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:

Make Your Own Word Search

Note: In observance of Memorial Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Watch Memorial Day Tributes On YouTube

YouTube's got some great Memorial Day Tributes, like this one:

You Can Learn A Lot From A Beagle

Here's a cool video I watched recently from Yahoo! Video with a lesson: Use two hands!

Beagle Plays Catch

Some MLB players ought to watch this!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Social Bookmarking

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

Social Bookmarking (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of social bookmarking? What social bookmarking sites do you use? Of these sites, which is your favorite?

Google How-To Video: "Google Advisor"

Here's a Google-produced video I saw recently that introduces and explains a new service called Google Advisor...what do you think about this?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #82

The Senior Surfer Word Search #82
Instructions: For each computer or tech term in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Have You Heard About Google's New Chromebook Laptop?

Here's a video from CNN I watched recently that reports on Google's new Chromebook Laptop. The video also gives a good explanation of "The Cloud," a tech phrase you've probably heard a lot about lately:

Google How-To Videos: "A Short History of Space Exploration"

Here's an interesting video I ran across the other day that shows the different ways you can use the Google search engine and other Google products to examine the history of space exploration...it's really pretty cool:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Netbooks

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

Netbooks (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own a netbook? If not, would you consider purchasing one in the future? What do you like/dislike about netbooks?

Are You Running Around In Circles?

Do you ever feel like you're running around in circles? Take a look at this Yahoo! Video:

http://animalvideos.yahoo.com/video-detail?vid=25137893&cid=24037714

How does a dog not get dizzy doing that?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #81

The Senior Surfer Word Search #81
Instructions: For each YouTube related phrase or term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Music To Your Ears

Here's a Google video I saw the other day that introduces something they're calling Music Beta:




So, what do you think about this new offering from Google?

Penguins Get Bored Easily

It's hard to stay awake sometimes--even our friends in the animal kingdom would agree:

http://animalvideos.yahoo.com/video-detail?vid=25032852&cid=24037714


via Yahoo! Video

Tech Talk Tuesdays: iTunes

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

iTunes (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of iTunes? Is it easy to use or not? What, if anything, would you like to see improved?

CNN Tech Has Important Info On iTunes Terms And Conditions

Do you use iTunes? Here's an interesting article I ran across the other day over at CNN Tech that you might be interested in:


What you should know about iTunes' 56-page legal terms

So how about you? Have you ever bothered to read the terms and conditions of the services you use online?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #80

The Senior Surfer Word Search #80
Instructions: For each Internet History related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:

Make Your Own Word Search

Happy Mothers' Day!

A Warning About A New Computer Virus

Here's a video I saw over at Yahoo! News that has an important warning about a new computer virus that's circulating:

http://yhoo.it/lcehfl

As always, and especially at times like this, make sure to have anti-virus software installed on your computer and keep it up to date!

CNN's Got Some Great 'Net Security Tips

Here's a video from CNN I ran across the other day that offers some helpful tips about Internet Security, and discusses the recent security breach involving Sony's Playstation. If you or someone in your family has a Playstation, you're going to want to watch this:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Real-Time Search

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Real-Time Search. Here's a link to where you can research the topic further:

Google Real-Time Search (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of Google's recent search innovation? Do you like it? Dislike it? What, if anything, about this feature would you want to see improved?

Who couldn't Use A Little Help With The Dishes?

Here's funny video I stumbled upon at Yahoo! Video that offers more proof why dogs are considered man's best friend:

Dog Cleans The Dishes

Now there's a way to reduce your energy bill!