Tech Talk Tuesdays: Set-top Box

This week's Tech Talk subject is the Set-top Box. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Set-top Box (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you own a set-top box? Are you planning on owning one? What are the advantages of such devices? Any disadvantages?

CNN Reports On A New Amazon Innovation

I read this article on CNN the other day and thought you'd be interested:

Report: Amazon is making a TV set-top box

So, what do you think? Will you be getting one?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/26/13

Fill in the missing letters to solve this week's 2 word Internet technology related puzzle:

_A_L_   M_D_M

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Answer:
CABLE MODEM

What Tech Innovations Are You Hoping For?

I stumbled across this fascinating article yesterday on Yahoo! News and thought I'd pass it along. It also made me wonder...what technologies are you hoping for in the near future?

5 Technologies That Will Change the World in 2013

Of the technologies mentioned in the article, which one do you think will affect you the most?

A Jumbo Dose Of Happiness

Here's an amusing video I ran across recently on YouTube...we should all be this happy...take a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Leap Motion

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

Leap Motion (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of this technology? Are you looking forward to it?

CNET Has Some Helpful Windows 8 Tips

Got a new computer running Windows 8? You'll want to watch this helpful CNET video I stumbled upon recently...have a look:

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/19/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this 2 word  puzzle:

_N_ _ NE     _ _ CT _ _NS

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Answer:

ONLINE AUCTIONS

It's So Funny It's A Scream!

Here's a YouTube video I ran across recently that's not merely funny, it's hilarious! I'm sure you'll agree...have a look:

This Looks Amazing!

Ran across this YouTube video recently and thought I'd pass it along...this new technology looks like it will be amazing--what do you think?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Vine

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

Vine (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Vine? Or will you use it in the future? What do you like/dislike about it?

CNN Reports On Tech Suggestions For The Traveler

Saw this video recently on CNN.com and thought I'd pass it along...there are some good ideas here:

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/12/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this 2 word tech phrase:

S_A_C_    _N_I_E

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Answer:

SEARCH ENGINE

CNN Reports On A Six Second Video App

I just saw this interesting CNN video about Vine a six second video app and thought I'd pass it along...what 
do you think about this?

Dogs Never Cease To Amaze

Here's a YouTube video I stumbled upon recently that I thought you'd appreciate, especially if you, like me, are a dog lover...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Netflix

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

Netflix (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a Netflix subscriber? What advantages does such a product provide?

Remember The First Cell Phone?

Saw this video on the website of CNN the other day and thought you'd be interested:



Do you remember the first cell phone? When did you get your first cell phone? Or do you not have one?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/5/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Senior Surfer Tech Puzzle:

S_A_ _P_ _ N_

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Answer:

SMARTPHONE

CNN Reports On Smartphone Innovations

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

You Want Funny? This Is Funny!

Stumbled across this hilarious YouTube video recently and thought you'd be interested if you really need a good laugh...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesday: Cyberwarfare

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

Cyberwarfare (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: How concerned are you about the prospect of cyberwarfare? Do you think the U.S. is doing enough to combat this type of threat?

CNN Reports On A Major Cyber Attack

Saw this the other day on CNN and thought you might be interested...looks like the Internet was hit with a major cyber attack last week...have a look:



What are your opinions on this?