CNN Reports On Apple's iOS 7

Stumbled across an intriguing CNN video regarding some users' experiences with Apple's iOS 7 and thought I'd pass it along...what's your experience with iOS 7, if you've upgraded?

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 9/27/13

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

D_M_IN     _A_E

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Answer:

DOMAIN NAME

Yahoo! Reports On The Different Ways To Watch TV

I read this article from Yahoo! Tech recently on the different ways there are to watch TV and thought you'd find it interesting--I did...a lot more options than the old days...here's the link:

The four different ways you can watch television today

CNN Reports On Why You Can't Use Your Phone On A Plane

Interesting CNN video I ran across recently that explains why you can't use your mobile phone on a plane...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Vimeo

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

Vimeo (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: How often do you watch videos on Vimeo? What do you like/dislike about this site? How does it differ from YouTube?

Not Mozart But Still Music To Your Ears

I stumbled upon this amusing YouTube video recently and thought it would bring a smile to your face too:

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 9/20/13

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

W_ _     _A_E

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Answer:

WEB PAGE

Can You Follow These Rules?

I stumbled across an interesting CNN article recently and thought you'd be interested too...have a look:

Blissfully wired: 10 rules for digital happiness

The Wall Street Journal Reviews The Jitterbug Touch 2

I recently watched this Wall Street Journal review of a new smartphone called The Jitterbug Touch 2 and thought you'd be interested in watching it too:

Tech Talk Tuesday: iPhone 5c

This week's Tech Talk Subject is the iPhone 5c. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

iPhone 5c (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Will you be purchasing the latest iteration of the iPhone? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about the newest offering from Apple?

CNN Reports On The New iPhone 5c

Curious about what the new iPhone will be like? This CNN video I watched recently gives you a glimpse of the new phone and the details on some of its features...have a look:

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 9/13/13

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

S_ _R_W_T_ _

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Answer:

SMARTWATCH

Is A Larger iPhone Screen In The Cards?

I watched this Yahoo! Tech video recently about the possibility of a larger screen for the next iteration of the iPhone...what do you think? Is a larger screen important to you?

Online Resources For Remembering 9/11

Here are some online resources you might want to be aware of regarding 9/11:

• The 9-11 Commission Final Report - The official government report on the terrorist attacks of 9/11--all 585 pages--is available online for your perusal




• Commemorating September 11 at Beliefnet.com - You'll find readings and prayers appropriate for September 11th, here at this spiritual hub on the Web




• National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center - This is the online presence of the 9/11 museum.

Another suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for 9/11 tributes. Some of these are quite moving, like this one:



We will never forget.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Smartwatch

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

Smartwatch (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you like/dislike about these types of devices? Is this something you'd consider buying? Why/why not?

Will You Be In The Market For A Smartwatch?

Watched this interesting CNN video recently about Samsung's new Smartwatch and thought you might want to see it too...what do you think, will you be in the market for one?

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 9/6/13

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

P_IC_     _OM_AR_S_ _     W_ _ S_T_S

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Answer:

PRICE COMPARISON WEBSITES

Fittingly Funny

Here's an amusing Fixxy.com video I watched recently that's sure to amuse you as well...have a look and a laugh:

If It Fits, I Sits: The Supercut

Is Big Brother A Foreigner?

Interesting and a perhaps a little unsettling video I watched recently on CNN.com...I think you'll want to see this too:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Songza

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

Songza (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use Songza? How does Songza differ from other online music streaming sites?