The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 11/30/12

A) 2 words: elsar rirtenp
B) 2 words: deptkso ugbiilsnph
C) hamrnestop 
D) tnrcsoeeuch 
E) 2 words: chersa gnenie

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Answer Key:

A) laser printer

B) desktop publishing

C) smartphone

D) touchscreen

E) search engine

WSJ Offers Advice If You're Considering A Laptop

I watched this excellent video by Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal recently and thought I'd pass it along...if you're thinking about purchasing a laptop soon, watch this first--there's some great advice here!

CNN Reports On Social Media Habits Of Boomers

An interesting video report from CNN that I watched recently and it makes me wonder... how many of you have embraced social media? How many of you have a smartphone?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: E-cards

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

E-cards (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you send e-cards at the holidays? Why/why not? What are some advantages/disadvantages of these types of cards over traditional ones?

Google How-To Videos: Shortlists on Google Shopping

Here's a Google produced video I watched recently that explains how to create shortlists on Google Shopping--just in time for the holidays! Have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 11/21/12

A) niolg

B) nteintre nonenitcco

C) eurort

D) onmdai

E) payph isnntikvgagh

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Note: Due to the holiday, the Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, Nov. 26,2012.

Happy Thanksgiving!

ANSWER KEY:

A) login

B) internet connection

C) router

D) domain

E) happy thanksgiving

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The World Wide Web Consortium

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

World Wide Web Consortium (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What is the function of the WWW Consortium? Are you satisfied with their work? What would you like to see them work on in the future?

WSJ.com Reports On Online Black Friday Deals

Saw this WSJ.com video yesterday and was wondering what you think...will you be shopping at the stores or online come Black Friday?

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 11/16/12

A) 2 words: ogelog pusl

B) 2 words: iotcfrsmo ordw

C) 1 word:  iposeccrsmroro

D) 2 words: etlabt mtepcour

E) 2 words: olggeo  hmoerc

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A) google plus

B) microsoft word

C) microprocessor

D) tablet computer

E) google chrome

CNN Reports On Twitter And The Election

Watched this CNN video the other day and thought it was interesting--think you will too...have a look:

Are You Prepared To Shop Online?

I watched this video recently on Yahoo! News and thought you'd find it informative...have a look:

Dangers of online shopping

Some good tips here on how to make your online shopping a safer experience!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The Samsung Galaxy S III

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

Samsung Galaxy S III (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own a Samsung Galaxy S III? If not, would you consider one? Why/why not? What advantages/disadvantages does this smartphone have over others?

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 11/9/12

A) uepcmrsrotsuep
B) ywsrdkeo
C) sbeiwet
D) iacppionlat
E) gomprra




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Note: In honor of Veterans' Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.











A) supercomputers
B) keywords
C) website
D) application
E) program

WSJ.com Reviews The Google Chromebook

Watched this video review the other day on the website of the Wall Street Journal and thought you'd be interested--especially if you're in the market for an affordable laptop...have a look:

CNN Reports On Online Voting

I saw this video yesterday on CNN and thought it was interesting and timely...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Mobile Payment

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

Mobile Payment (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: How comfortable are you with making mobile payments? What are the pros and cons of this technology, in your opinion?

One Clever Cat

I stumbled upon this amusing video recently and thought you might like it...amazing how clever this cat is--take a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 11/2/12

A) bckofaoe
B) itfcosomr
C) irwttte
D) legogo
E) roseurfqua


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A) facebook
B) microsoft
C) twitter
D) google
E) foursquare

Google How-To Videos "Get Your Google Back"

If you recently upgraded to Windows 8 and you're a big Google fan, you might want to watch this Google produced video: