Happy Thanksgiving!

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I thought I'd provide a link to all the previous Thanksgiving-related posts we ran in previous years...plenty of useful stuff! 

Happy Thanksgiving and look for the Senior Surfer to resume on Monday Dec. 2...

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Books Library Project

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

Google Books Library Project (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Had you heard of this before reading about it here? And what do you think of this Google initiative? 

CNN Reports On Possible New FCC Ruling

I saw this CNN video recently and thought you'd be interested... have a look:

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 11/22/13

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

F_L_     _XT_ _S_ _N

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Answer:

FILE EXTENSION

Look What Google's Up To Now

I recently watched this Google produced video about an improvement to the Google Search App for your iPhone or iPad--if you've got one of those devices, you'll be particularly interested...have a look:

And You Thought Cats Were Fast

I stumbled upon this amusing YouTube video and thought I'd pass it along...who knew cats were this slow...;-) Have a look:

CNN Reports On The London Gadget Show

I recently watched this CNN video about the London Gadget Show and thought you'd be interested too...a lot of awesome new products...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Snapchat

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

Snapchat (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you used Snapchat? Would you consider using it? Why, or why not?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 11/15/13

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

S_F_     M_ _E

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Answer:

SAFE MODE

Yahoo! Reports On A New Tech Innovation At The Smithsonian

I stumbled across this fascinating article/video recently, and thought you'd be interested in it too:

Smithsonian makes push in 3D imaging of artifacts

CNN Reports On The Power Of The Internet

I just recently watched this CNN video about the power of the Internet...I found it fascinating and I think you will too...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesday: Hulu

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

Hulu (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you subscribe to Hulu? What do you like about it? Anything you dislike or would want to see improved?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 11/8/13

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

_O_IA_     M_ _I_

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NOTE: In observance of Veteran's Day, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, November 12.


























































Answer:

SOCIAL MEDIA

CNN Reports On Something New For Kindle Users

I stumbled across this CNN article recently that should be of particular interest to you if you own a Kindle...here's the link:

Kindle users to get select books early

These Animals Are A Riot

I watched this YouTube video recently and thought it was hilarious...I'm sure you'll agree!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Phonebloks

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

Phonebloks (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think about a concept like Phonebloks? What are its pros? Any cons?

CNN Reports On An Unusual Smartphone

I recently watched a CNN video about an unusual smartphone...my guess is you haven't seen anything like this before:

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

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

S_C_ _ E     W_R_ _E_S     _E_W_R_

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Answer:

SECURE WIRELESS NETWORK