Catch The Fireworks On YouTube

Can't make it to a fireworks show for the 4th this year? No problem. Just tune into the tube--YouTube, that is! They've got some great fireworks videos you'll enjoy, like this one:

Funny How Smart Dogs Can Be

Here's a video I stumbled upon the other day that made me laugh:

Smart Dog Conquers Stairs

Funny how smart dogs can be sometimes!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The Touchscreen

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

The Touchscreen (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use a computer monitor that employs touchscreen technology? What are some advantages of touchscreens? Do you see any disadvantages?

CNN Reports On Cloud Computing Security

Cloud computing is getting a lot of buzz these days...but is it safe? Is your information secure in "the cloud." This CNN video I watched yesterday made me wonder just how safe it really is:




What do you think? Do you trust "the cloud?"

The Senior Surfer Word Search #87

The Senior Surfer Word Search #87
Instructions: For each Twitter related word or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Google How-To Videos: "Search by Image"

Did you know that you can use Google to search by image instead of words? Here's a Google produced video that explains how:

Google How-To Videos: "Google Search with Instant Pages"

Here's something new that Google is featuring if you've got Google Chrome:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: E-Learning

This week's Tech Talk Topic is E-learning. Here's a link where you can research this subject further:

E-learning (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever taken any online classes? What are some advantages/disadvantages of learning in a virtual environment instead of in a more traditional classroom setting?

This Canine's Cruisin'

Here's a funny video I ran across recently on Yahoo! Video that'll make you smile:

Doggie Driver

I've seen worse drivers of the two-legged variety!

The Senior Surfer Word Search #86

The Senior Surfer Word Search #86
Instructions: The terms and phrases in the puzzle below are ones you might run across while using Facebook. For each one, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

CNN Reports On Facebook's New Facial Recognition Software And Its Implications

Facebook recently added facial recognition software to make it easier to identify people in photographs that are shared on the site. This video I saw recently on CNN examines this new feature and explains why not everyone is happy about it:

WSJ.com Reports On An 87 Year Old Who's Embracing The Internet Age

Here's an inspirational video I ran across recently on the WSJ.com that proves that no matter your age, it's never too late to embrace the Internet and get a lot out of it:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Speech Recognition Software

This week's Tech Talk Topic is speech recognition software. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Speech Recognition Software (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used this type of software? In general, what do you like/dislike about speech recognition software?

Google How-To Videos: "Live Transit Updates in Google Maps"

Do you use public transit? Then you'll want to watch this video I stumbled upon recently that shows how Google Maps will be your new best friend:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #85

The Senior Surfer Word Search #85
Instructions: For each "deal a day website" listed in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Google How-To Videos: "How does Google Offers work?"

Have you heard about Google Offers? Here's a Google produced video I watched recently that explains how the service works:



So, do you think you'll be using Google Offers?

CNN Reports On Apple's iCloud

Here's a video I ran across recently on CNN's Website that explains what the new Apple service called iCloud is all about:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: "Cloud Computing"

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

Cloud Computing (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussions: What are some advantages of cloud computing? Any disadvantages?

Google How-To Video: "5 tips for staying safe on the web"

I ran across this video recently on Google's YouTube channel that's got some simple but effective Internet Security tips you'd be wise to put into practice...have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #84

The Senior Surfer Word Search #84
Instructions: For each wireless networking related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Is Info Stored In "The Cloud" Safe?

Here's an interesting video I ran across on CNN's Website that ponders the risks of uploading your information to "the cloud." Have a look:

What's The Deal WIth Deal Sites?

Here's a video I saw recently on CNN's Website that'll give you the skinny on all those cool deal sites you've been hearing about lately: