Wednesday, July 31, 2013

What Will It Be Like To Use Chromecast?

Recently saw this Google produced video on their new innovation called Chromecast...want to get an idea of what it'll be like to use this? Have a look:

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesday: Chromecast

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

Chromecast (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of this technology? Will you be purchasing a Chromecast?

Monday, July 29, 2013

CNN Reports On A New Innovation From Google

I read this interesting article on CNN recently and thought you'd want to read it too...have a look at Google's new innovation:

Why Chromecast may be Google's TV game-changer

Friday, July 26, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 7/26/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 3 word Internet related word puzzle:

_O_G_E     S_ _ R_ _     A_ _O_ _T_M

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Answer:

GOOGLE SEARCH ALGORITHM


Thursday, July 25, 2013

The Art Of Search

Interesting Google produced video I ran across recently that I thought you might like...it offers some insight into what goes into improving Google's search engine...Have a look:

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CNN Reports On Facebook Graph Search

Here's an interesting video from CNN about Facebook Graph Search I stumbled upon recently--it's a quick how-to that you'll find useful...have a look:


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Mobile Coupons

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

Mobile Coupons (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever redeemed a mobile coupon? What do you like/dislike about mobile coupons?

Monday, July 22, 2013

You Paid How Much For That?

I stumbled across this fascinating article from WSJ.com recently and thought you'd probably be very interested in it too:

Websites Vary Prices, Deals Based on Users's Information

Friday, July 19, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 7/19/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 3 word Internet related Tech puzzle:

A_D_O_ _     _P_RA_ _ N_      S_ST_ _

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Answer:

ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM


Thursday, July 18, 2013

CNN Reports On How Tech Is Being Taught To Adults With Autism

Saw this recently on CNN and thought it might be of interest to you if you know an adult with autism...have a look:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Cat Got Your Back

I ran across this amusing YouTube video recently that will have you wondering if you can teach your cat to do this for you:


Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Voice Command Devices

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Voice Command Devices. Here's a link where you can research this topic further:

Voice Command Devices (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think about this technology? Are you for it or against it and why?

Monday, July 15, 2013

The Wall Street Journal Reports On Gadgets Perfect For Your Summer BBQ

I stumbled across this Wall Street Journal video recently and thought it'd be of interest to you...have a look:

Friday, July 12, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 7/12/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 3 word Internet related puzzle:

F_ _ E_O_ _     G_ _P_     S_AR_ _

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Answer:

FACEBOOK GRAPH SEARCH

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Look At What Scared The Dog LOL

Here's an amusing YouTube video I ran across recently that's sure to give you a chuckle or two:


Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Flash Drives

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

Flash Drives (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used a flash drive? Why or why not?
































Monday, July 8, 2013

CNN Reports On How Vacationers Can Protect Themselves From Hackers

Watched this CNN video recently and thought it would be of interest to you--particularly those of you going on vacation this summer:

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Internet related 2 word puzzle:

_NL_ _ E     B_ _ _ _PS

Scroll down to see the answer

Note: Due to the July 4th holiday, the Senior Surfer will resume on Monday July 8, 2013. 

























Answer:

ONLINE BACKUPS

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Hashtags

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

Hashtags (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use hashtags on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter? Why or why not?

Monday, July 1, 2013

CNN Reports On The State Of Point-And-Shoot Cameras

I saw this CNN video recently and thought I'd pass it along...what do you think, would you ever buy another point-and-shoot camera?