Wednesday, April 30, 2014

OnGuardOnline.gov Offers Tips For Using Public Wi-Fi Networks

I read this helpful article recently from OnGuardOnline.gov and thought you'd find it useful too:

Tips for Using Public Wi-Fi Networks

And they also have a video on the subject:

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Photobombing

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

Photobombing (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever photobombed anyone? Ever been photobombed?

Monday, April 28, 2014

Yahoo! Tech Article Offers Useful iPhone Tip

I stumbled across this informative Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you'd want to read it too--especially if you have an iPhone...here's the link:

How to Make Your iPhone Read Anything Out Loud


Friday, April 25, 2014

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/25/14

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

_ _ _IT_L     C_R_EN_ _

Scroll down to see the answer.






























Answer:

DIGITAL CURRENCY

Thursday, April 24, 2014

You Can't Help But Laugh At This

Saw this funny YouTube video and thought it amusing enough that you'd want to see it too:

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Digital Currency

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

Digital Currency (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think about Digital Currency? Do you like it or dislike it and why? Do you think this is the future of currency? Why?

Monday, April 21, 2014

CNN Explains What Bitcoin Is

This is an interesting CNN video I ran across recently that explains what bitcoin is...have a look:


Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 4/17/14

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

T_ _     _E_R_B_ _E_     B_ _

Scroll down to see the answer.

NOTE: In observance of the Easter Holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume 4/21/14...Happy Easter!

























Answer:

THE HEARTBLEED BUG

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

CNN Money Reports On The Safety Or Lack Thereof Of Your Data

I stumbled upon an interesting article recently at CNN Money that I thought you'd want to read...here's the link:

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesday: Heartbleed

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

Heartbleed (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you concerned about the latest Internet security threat? Why or why not? 

Monday, April 14, 2014

CNN Reports On The Latest Internet Security Flaw

I recently watched this CNN video and thought I'd pass it along...you definitely need to see this, if you haven't already...have a look:


Friday, April 11, 2014

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 4/11/14

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

T_C_    S_P_O_T     S_A_S

Scroll down to see the answer:





























Answer:

TECH SUPPORT SCAMS

Thursday, April 10, 2014

These Dogs Are Hilarious

I stumbled across this funny YouTube video and I thought you'd find it hilarious too...have a look:

 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

OnGuardOnline.gov Offers Tips On How To Avoid Tech Support Scams

I just ran across this helpful article over at OnGuardOnline.gov and thought I'd pass it along...it offers tips that might help you avoid becoming a victim of a tech support scam:

Tech Support Scams

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesday: Wireless Light Switch

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

Wireless Light Switch (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of wireless technology? Why or why not?

Friday, April 4, 2014

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 4/4/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Tech Related Word Puzzle...(1 word):

S_A_ _W_T_ _

Scroll down to see the answer.


























Answer:

SMARTWATCH

Thursday, April 3, 2014

WSJ.com Reports On Identity Theft Insurance

I saw this video recently on WSJ.com and thought it might be of interest to you...have a look:


Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Yet Another Funny Cat Video

Sure, you've probably seen tons of these, but they never get old...have a laugh or two:

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Smartwatches

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: Will you be buying a smartwatch? Why or why not?