Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Memes

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

Internet Memes (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Can you list some Internet memes? What's your favorite Internet meme?

Monday, January 30, 2012

Will You Be Upgrading To Windows 8?

I stumbled across this tech video over on Yahoo.com the other day and thought I'd pass it along...it offers a quick look at Windows 8, the new operating system from Microsoft:

Upgrade Your Life: How Windows 8 Could Change Your Life - Or Not

So, will you be upgrading?

Friday, January 27, 2012

The Senior Surfer Word Search #118

The Senior Surfer Word Search #118
Instructions: For each Internet chat acronym and its meaning in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Thursday, January 26, 2012

WSJ.com Reports On A New Product For Skype Fans

Do you use Skype? You'll want to see this WSJ.com video I stumbled across yesterday:

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Here's an interesting video I stumbled upon recently at CBS.com that made me think...Am I addicted to the Internet? Are you?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Social Media

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

Social Media (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of social media? If so, what's your favorite social media site? Which sites, if any, would you improve?

Monday, January 23, 2012

CNN Reports On A New Site Called "Pinterest"

Here's a video I ran across recently on CNN.com about a new site called Pinterest...have a look:

Friday, January 20, 2012

The Senior Surfer Word Search #117

The Senior Surfer Word Search #117
Instructions: For each online chat or text message abbreviation and its meaning in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list:


Make Your Own Word Search

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Will You Be Purchasing An "Ultrabook?"

Are you going to buy an "Ultrabook" this year? Take a look at this CNN video to learn more about this exciting new product that's getting a lot of buzz:

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

"Are You Looking At Me?"

I guess eye contact really does makes some people--and some animals nervous, LOL!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Text To Speech Technology

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

Text To Speech Technology (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used a device that employs this technology? What do you think of the technology?

Friday, January 13, 2012

The Senior Surfer Word Search #116

The Senior Surfer Word Search #116
Instructions: For each Facebook 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


NOTE:In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Google How-To Videos: "How To Use Google Scholar"

Here's an interesting Google produced video I saw recently that explains, in detail, how to use Google Scholar...take a look:

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Do You Think The Internet Has A Significant Influence On Politics?

Watched this interesting video recently from CBS and thought I'd pass it along...what do you think? Do you agree with the video? Do you think the Internet really has a major influence on politics?

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Facebook Timeline

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Facebook's new feature known as Timeline. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Facebook's "Timeline" (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you made the switch to Timeline yet? What do you like/dislike about this new feature?

Monday, January 9, 2012

Have You Switched To Timeline Yet?

If you're not familiar with Facebook's Timeline yet, you will be...here's a CNN video I saw recently that'll fill you in on the details:

Friday, January 6, 2012

The Senior Surfer Word Search #115

The Senior Surfer Word Search #115
Instructions: For each term or phrase related to tablet computing, in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Thursday, January 5, 2012

CBS News Reports On Tech BuyBack Programs

Here's a video I watched recently from CBS News that offers tips on trading in your old gadgets for cash...Apparently there are several websites that offer this opportunity...have a look:

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

CNN Reports On The Future Of Technology

What's in store for the future of technology? This CNN video I watched recently, offers some interesting predictions...have a look: