CNN Reports On What's New From BlackBerry

Saw this video yesterday and thought it might be of interest to you, especially if you're a BlackBerry fan or considering one for your next smartphone...have a look:

Let It Snow

Remember the first time you ever experienced snow? The cat in this amusing YouTube video is experiencing just that:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: E-commerce

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

E-commerce (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you like/dislike about E-commerce? What improvements would you like to see in the area of E-commerce?

WSJ.com Reports On The Future Of Shopping Tech

Saw this video from WSJ.com recently and thought you'd be interested too:

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble

A) rhgimtlao
B) uldoap
C) rogmpra
D) ragpdeu
E) pececrbsay

Scroll down to see the Answer Key.























Answer Key

A) algorithm
B) upload
C) program
D) upgrade
E) cyberspace

This Cat Is Motivated

Here's a funny video on YouTube I watched recently that made me laugh--you will too!

Missed The Inaugural Address? Don't Worry--It's Online

If you missed the president's inaugural address the other day but you'd still like to see it, you'll be happy to know it's online...have a look: (via CNN.com)

Tech Talk Tuesday: Facebook's Graph Search

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

Facebook's Graph Search (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you looking forward to Facebook's Graph Search? Do you think this will be a helpful feature? If so, how?

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 1/18/13

A) 2 words: tfrciosmo ceoffi
B) avja
C) 2 words: wownids cubakp
D) 2 words: noimda arreitgrs
E)  tteieeutnq

Scroll down the page to see the Answer Key.
Note: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013






















Answer Key

A) microsoft office
B) java
C) windows backup
D) domain registrar
E) netiquette

What's The Matter? Cat Got Your Stock Pick?

I read this article from Time.com recently and it made me laugh...I think you'll get chuckle out of it too:

Cat Beats Professional Wealth Managers at Picking Stocks

So, is it time to fire your broker?

Yahoo! News Reports On New Facebook Feature

Read this article yesterday and thought I'd pass it along:

Facebook Unveils New Search Tool

What do you think about Facebook's new search feature?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Operating Systems

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

Operating Systems (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What's your favorite Operating System? Why?

CNN Reports On Digital Health Technology

Read this over on CNN the other day and thought I'd pass it along...interesting article:

Digital health for kids, seniors and workout buffs

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 1/11/13

A) cinotmupg
B) two words: erhrfes otutnb
C) mcattnathe
D) two words: wdniows udpeat
E) opsthot


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Answer Key:

A) computing
B) refresh button
C) attachment
D) windows update
E) hotspot

Thinking Of Upgrading To Windows 8? Read This Article From WSJ.com First!

I read this article over at WSJ.com recently and thought it extremely important to pass it along...read it and you'll see why:

A Review of Windows 8 Upgrade: Not for Old-at-Heart PCs

CNN Reports On New Tech For The Weight Conscious

Worried about eating too fast? Then this CNN video I saw this yesterday might be of interest to you...what do you think of this new tech innovation?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Hands-Free Computing

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

Hands-free computing (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What are some advantages of hands-free computing? Any disadvantages? Have you experienced hands-free computing? Tell us about it!

CNET Reviews The Samsung Chromebook

Here's a CNET video review of the Samsung Chromebook, a reasonably priced laptop for those of you in the market...I watched this the other day and thought it was quite thorough--more so even than a lot of other video reviews I've seen for the same product...have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Scramble 1/4/13

A) srceesaenvr
B) 2 words: lief toxinnsee
C) arewhrase
D) nraaegkp
E) mcewba

















Answer Key

A) screensaver
B) file extension
C) shareware
D) page rank
E) webcan

Techcrunch Reports On New Year's Resolution Apps

I read this terrific article the other day by TechCrunch and thought I'd pass it along, because I know a lot of you are trying to keep your New Year's Resolutions and could use a hand. Technology can help...read on:

7 Apps That Will Keep Your New Year's Resolutions Alive

CNN Reports On Why You Need A Touchscreen If You Have Windows 8

I ran across this article the other day and I think it's worth reading if you have Windows 8 or are thinking of upgrading:

You need a touchscreen for Windows 8