Have A Happy And Spooky Halloween Online

Want to know a great way to spend Halloween online? Just watch the horror classic Vampyr right on YouTube:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #105

The Senior Surfer Word Search #105
Instructions: For each Tech 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

The WSJ Reports On Instapaper

Here's a video I watched on the website of the Wall Street Journal the other day that I think you'll find interesting--I did...It's all about a new site called Instapaper. Have a look:

The New York Times Takes A Nostalgic Look At World Series Programs

If you're a baseball a fan who's also nostalgic about our national pastime, you'll like this article I stumbled upon recently on the Website of the New York Times:

Get Your World Series Programs Here!

The article includes a multimedia slide show that's a must see!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Bookmarks On The Web

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

Bookmarks (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you bookmark sites you find interesting on the Web? What do you like/dislike about the methods for doing this online?

What Will You Ask Siri?

The new Apple iPhone features something called Siri. Don't know who or what that is? Not to worry...here's a video all about it from CNN that I watched the other day. I think you'll find it fascinating:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #104

The Senior Surfer Word Search #104
Instructions: For each technology 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: "Google Trusted Stores"

Just watched this video from Google, and thought it might be of interest to those of you planning on doing some online shopping this upcoming holiday season...have a look:

Yes, You Can Shoot Great Photos With Your iPhone

Here's a video I ran across the other day on CNN's website...it proves that you really can shoot great photos with something as simple as a phone camera. Have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: GPS

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


GPS (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Do you rely on GPS to get you around? How accurate do you find GPS to be? Any drawbacks to this type of technology in your opinion?

Will You Be Getting The iPhone 4s?

Apple recently introduced the new iPhone 4s...will you be getting one? Here's a video on WSJ.com's website that offers a look at some of the phone's more salient features:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #103

The Senior Surfer Word Search #103
Instructions: For each technology 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

Google How-To Videos: "Blogger Dynamic Views"

Got a blog that you created using the popular Blogger platform? Then you'll want to see this Google produced video that shows off some new ways to let your readers view your blog. Have a look:

Will You Be Using The New Facebook iPad App?

Just saw this on the website of the Wall Street Journal yesterday. It seems that Facebook has developed a Facebook iPad app. Have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The iPhone

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

The iPhone (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you have an iPhone? If you do, in what ways has it changed your life?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #102

The Senior Surfer Word Search #102
Instructions: For each technology phrase or term below, click on the first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Note: In observance of Columbus Day, The Senior Surfer will resume Tuesday, Oct. 11. Enjoy the holiday!

View The Dead Sea Scrolls Online

Now, thanks to Google, you don't have to travel a world away to view The Dead Sea Scrolls--you can see them online! This Google produced video has all the details:

CNN Reports On Some Great Apps For Your Smartphone

Got a smartphone? Then you'll want to see this video from CNN that I stumbled across the other day, that lists 5 free apps for it:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Forums

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


Internet forums (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Do you post to Internet forums? What do you like/dislike about the culture of these types of Internet discussions?

A Cautionary Tail

Want a good reason not to overfeed your pets? Watch this YouTube video I stumbled across recently: