CBS News Reports On The Consumer Privacy Bill Of Rights

I watched this video on the website of CBS News recently and thought I'd pass it along...if the issue of privacy online concerns you, you'll especially be interested in it:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Protect IP Act

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

Protect IP Act (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of this proposed law? What pros/cons can you foresee?

CNN Reports On How To Turn Off Google's Web History

Want to know an easy way to turn off Google's Web History? This CNN video shows you how:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #122

The Senior Surfer Word Search #122
Instructions: For each online communication 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

Keeping That Bark Down To A Whisper

Stumbled across this funny video on Yahoo recently and thought I'd pass it along...have a look and a laugh:

CNN Reports On Uncle Sam And Social Media

Saw this on CNN recently, and thought I'd pass it along...what do you think about this?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Digital Millennium Copyright Act

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

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: When did you first learn about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act? What do you like/dislike about it? What would you change?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #121

The Senior Surfer Word Search #121
Instructions: For each tech term 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 President's Day, the Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday February 21.

Googe How To Videos: "Google Search Features"

Here's a cool video from Google that quickly showcases many of the search engine's useful features...have a look:

A Donkey That Sings?

Saw this the other day on YouTube and LOL, literally! Have you seen it yet? Here, have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The BlackBerry

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

The BlackBerry (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own or have you ever owned a BlackBerry? What do you like/dislike about the device? What, if anything, would you improve?

Learn About The History Of Valentine's Day Online

Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, here's a video from History.com I thought you might like:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #120

The Senior Surfer Word Search #120
Instructions: For each computer error message in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Online Banking Tips From Yahoo

Saw this Yahoo Video yesterday that's got some important online banking tips...have a look:

Upgrade Your Life: Online Banking - How Not To Get Hacked

So, how comfortable are you with the idea of banking online?

Paper Books Or E-Books?

I watched this WSJ.com video yesterday about a new novel whose digital version is being aggressively marketed and it made me wonder...how long before they stop printing paper books altogether?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Windows 8

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Windows 8. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Windows 8 (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you plan to upgrade to Windows 8? How satisfied in general are you with the Windows Operating System?

Catch Those Super Bowl Ads Online

Did you miss any of the Super Bowl Ads yesterday? Don't worry, you can watch them online at Hulu.com...here's the link:

Watch The Super Bowl Ads On Hulu.com

So, which is your favorite?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #119

The Senior Surfer Word Search #119
Instructions: For each online communication 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

Yahoo Tech Offers Tips To Reduce Spam

I just watched this Yahoo Tech video yesterday and thought I'd pass it along to you...it's got some great tips on how to combat spam, plus some other helpful tips--have a look:

Upgrade Your Life: Tips to Tame Spam (and Bacn)

Some great ideas to help you clean up your inbox!

You Need Balance

Want to know why dogs are so happy? They know the secret is balance, as evidenced by this YouTube video: