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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
A Juggling Act That'll Put A Smile On Your Face
Here's an amusing YouTube video I ran across recently that I'm sure will put a smile on your face...have a look:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tech Talk Tuesdays: iPad Air
This week's Tech Talk Topic is the iPad Air. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:
iPad Air (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Are you going to purchase an iPad Air? Why or why not?
iPad Air (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Are you going to purchase an iPad Air? Why or why not?
Monday, October 28, 2013
Look What Google's Up To Now
Read this interesting article on CNN recently about Google's new innovation that lets you hand-write e-mails...it's pretty fascinating...here's the link:
Google lets you hand-write e-mail
Google lets you hand-write e-mail
Friday, October 25, 2013
The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks
Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 2 word Internet Tech related puzzle:
_P_ _ A_R
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Answer Key:
iPAD AIR
_P_ _ A_R
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Answer Key:
iPAD AIR
Thursday, October 24, 2013
CNN Reports On The iPad Air
I just saw this CNN video about the new iPad Air and thought you'd be interested too, particularly if you've been thinking about buying an iPad...have a look:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
How Does Google Search Do What It Does?
Have you ever wondered exactly how Google Search works? How it retrieves the information you're searching for? This Google produced viewed I watched recently has the answers...take a look:
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Quantum Computers
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Quantum Computers. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Quantum Computers (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Prior to this blog post, had you heard about Quantum Computers or Quantum Computing? Are you excited about the promise of this new technology? If so, why?
Quantum Computers (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Prior to this blog post, had you heard about Quantum Computers or Quantum Computing? Are you excited about the promise of this new technology? If so, why?
Monday, October 21, 2013
Google Takes A Quantum Leap
I recently watched this Google produced video about the future of computing, namely quantum computing and found it fascinating...I think you'll find this cutting edge technology fascinating too--take a look:
Friday, October 18, 2013
The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks
Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 3 word Internet tech related puzzle:
_ET_ S_AR_ _ _N_I_E
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Answer:
META SEARCH ENGINE
_ET_ S_AR_ _ _N_I_E
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Answer:
META SEARCH ENGINE
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Start Your Day With A Cup O' Cat
Here's an amusing YouTube video I stumbled upon recently that'll start your day off with a smile:
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
CNN Money Reports On Rdio
I stumbled across this CNN Money article yesterday and thought I'd pass it along...for those of you into online music streaming this is an article is a must read...here's the link:
Rdio is the best streaming music service
Rdio is the best streaming music service
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Voice Search
This week's Tech Talk Subject is Google Voice Search. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Google Voice Search (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you use Google Voice Search? What do you like about it? Would you rather type your search or speak it?
Google Voice Search (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you use Google Voice Search? What do you like about it? Would you rather type your search or speak it?
Friday, October 11, 2013
The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks
Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Internet related word:
C_ _ E_CU_TU_E
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NOTE: In observance of Columbus Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Answer:
CYBERCULTURE
C_ _ E_CU_TU_E
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NOTE: In observance of Columbus Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Answer:
CYBERCULTURE
Thursday, October 10, 2013
No One Likes To Be Disturbed When They Sleep
I stumbled across this amusing YouTube video and thought you'd get a kick out of it too...have a look:
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
You've Never Heard A Cat Purr Like This
I stumbled upon this interesting YouTube video and thought you'd enjoy it too:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tech Talk Tuesdays: Portable Document Format
This week's Tech Talk Subject is PDF or Portable Document Format. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
Portable Document Format (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you like/dislike working with PDFs? What improvements, if any, would you like to see with PDFs?
Portable Document Format (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Do you like/dislike working with PDFs? What improvements, if any, would you like to see with PDFs?
Monday, October 7, 2013
Who's In The Market For A New iPad?
Interesting article I read recently by Yahoo! Tech...if you're thinking about buying an iPad you'll want to read it...here's the link:
The next generation iPads: what to expect
The next generation iPads: what to expect
Friday, October 4, 2013
The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 10/4/13
Fill in the blanks to solve this week's 2 word Internet related puzzle:
_P A_ _ RE_S
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Answer:
IP ADDRESS
_P A_ _ RE_S
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Answer:
IP ADDRESS
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Yahoo! Tech Offers Some Interesting Tips Regarding Facebook Ads
I stumbled across this Yahoo! Tech video recently and thought you'd be interested especially if you're the type who would rather see less ads in your Facebook Newsfeed...have a look:
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
This Fox Would Give A Tiger A Headache
Amusing YouTube video I stumbled across recently that'll give you a chuckle for your Wednesday...have a look:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tech Talk Tuesdays: iOS 7
This week's Tech Talk Subject is iOS 7. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:
iOS 7 (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Have you upgraded yet to iOS 7? If not, why not? What has your experience been like with Apple's new mobile operating system?
iOS 7 (via Wikipedia.org)
Questions for discussion: Have you upgraded yet to iOS 7? If not, why not? What has your experience been like with Apple's new mobile operating system?