The Senior Surfer Word Search #101

The Senior Surfer Word Search #101
Instructions: For each technology 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

CNN Reports On A News Site That Bans Anonymous Comments

I ran across this the other day on the website of CNN and thought I'd pass it along. It seems that some news sites are starting to ban anonymous comments.







What do you think of this trend? Are you for it or against it?

Ready for the MLB Playoffs?

Are You ready for the MLB Playoffs that begin Friday? Here's something from MLB.com that'll get you in the mood. It serves up a good dose of nostalgia too!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: New Facebook Changes

This week's Tech Talk Subject is the New Facebook Changes. Here's an article that explains the changes:

Facebook looks to extend online reach, sharing (via Yahoo! News)

Questions for discussion: What's your favorite new Facebook feature? Least favorite? Are you generally pleased with the changes, or do you wish they hadn't done it at all?

Does It Get Funnier Than This?

This YouTube video that's been circulating everywhere it seems, is one of the funniest I've ever seen. Here it is in case you're one of the few who hasn't seen it:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #100

The Senior Surfer Word Search #100
Instructions: For each Internet Security related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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Is It A Sign?

Here's an amusing video I stumbled upon over at Yahoo! Video. Wonder if it's a sign--I mean, cats palling around with rats???? Isn't 2012 just around the corner? Just saying...

OnGuard Online Offers Wirelss Security Tips

Got a wireless network? Then you need to watch this video from OnGuard Online that offers some tips on how to increase the security of your network:

Wireless Security

There are a lot more useful Internet tips at this site by the way...just go to www.OnGuardOnline.gov.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: PayPal

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

PayPal (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used PayPal? What do you like/dislike about the service? What, if any, improvements would you like to see them make?

The WSJ Reports on Facebook's New Features

Have you noticed that there have been some new changes on Facebook? Here's a Wall Street Journal video I stumbled upon recently that explains how these new features work:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #99

The Senior Surfer Word Search #99
Instructions: For each Tech phrase or term 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: "Flight Search"

Google just recently introduced a new feature called "Flight Search." Perfect for those of you who are globetrotters. Here's the video they produced to explain how it works:

A Real Genius

The parrot featured in this YouTube video isn't just smart--he's a genius! And funny too!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Electronic Dictionaries

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

Electronic Dictionaries (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use an electronic dictionary, including those found online? If you do, what do you like/dislike about them? Do you still have a good old fashioned dictionary on the shelf? Do you still use it?

Google How-To Videos: "Find more while you browse with Google Related"

Here's a video I stumbled upon the other day that describes a useful feature that Google recently introduced called "Google Related." Have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #98

The Senior Surfer Word Search #98
Instructions: For each Tech 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

Remebering 9/11 Online

This Sunday will mark the 10th year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon--one of the darkest chapters in the history of our great country.

As we did every year at this time, we want to call your attention to some noteworthy 9/11 resources on the Internet:

• The 9-11 Commission Final Report - The official government report on the terrorist attacks of 9/11--all 585 pages--is available online for your perusal
  
  




• Commemorating September 11 at Beliefnet.com - You'll find readings and prayers appropriate for September 11th, here at this spiritual hub on the Web
  
  




• National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center - This is the online presence of the planned 9/11 museum.

Another suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for 9/11 tributes. Some of these are quite moving, like this one:



We will never forget.

Google How-To Videos: "Welcome to the Google+ project"

Here's a primer for Google+ I ran across recently on YouTube. It explains the feature called Circles in plain English so it's easy to understand. Have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Slang

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

Internet Slang (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Internet Slang in your online communications? What's your favorite or most used Internet Slang term?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #97

The Senior Surfer Word Search #97
Instructions: For each of the Internet and Tech terms in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Please Note: The next installment of The Senior Surfer will appear on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Enjoy The Labor Day Weekend!

Pint Size Power

This Yahoo! Video is just hillarious! Have a look: