Tech Talk Tuesday: HTTPS

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

HTTPS (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: How concerned are you with security on the Web? Do you feel that using HTTPS will protect you? Why or why not?

CNN Money's Got Some Internet Security Tips

I stumbled upon this useful CNN Money video and article recently, about Internet security and I think you'd benefit from it too...have a look:

7 safety tips from hackers

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 9/26/14

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

O_LI_E     P_ _T_     _ _ITI_G

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Answer:

ONLINE PHOTO EDITING

Got A New iPhone? You Have To Read This Yahoo! Tech Article

I read this Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought it offered very helpful advice...if you just got a new iPhone or iPhone 6, you'll want to read it too:

How to Set Up Your Shiny New iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus

Sometimes You Just Don't Get Along

I stumbled upon this amusing YouTube video recently that proves we're not the only species that has arguments, lol...have a look and a laugh:

 

Tech Talk Tuesdays: PicMonkey

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

PicMonkey (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use PicMonkey? What do you like about online photo editors like PicMonkey? Anything you want to see improved with this site or other photo editing sits in general?

Do You Still Take Notes With A Pen?

Here's a fascinating CNN video I watched recently that will appeal to those of you who still like to take notes with a pen even in a digital age...have a look:

This smart pen records your handwriting

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

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

N_ _     N_ _T_A_IT_

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Answer:

NET NEUTRALITY

Don't Fall For A "Tech Support Scam"

I stumbled across this helpful article from OnGuardOnline.gov recently and thought you would find it helpful too, particularly if you'd like to avoid one of the latest Internet scams...have a look:

Tech Support Scams - OnGuard Online

You're Not The Only One Who Loves The iPad

I stumbled across this amusing YouTube video recently and thought you'd be amused too...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesday: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

This week's Tech Talk Subject is iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

iPhone 6 (via Wikipedia.org)  iPhone 6 Plus (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of Apple's latest smartphones? Which do you prefer and why? 

Which Size Do You Prefer?

I saw this amusing CNN video about the new iPhones that Apple will be offering shortly and thought you'd be interested in it too...have a look:

iPhone 6: Will It Fit?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 9/12/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this weeks Internet Tech related word puzzle...3 words:

T_ _     S_E_    _ _TH_N_ _C_T_ _N

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Answer:

TWO STEP AUTHENITCATION

Remembering 9/11 With Online Resources

Here are some notable 9/11 related online resources:

• 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. Many of these are quite moving.

We will never forget.

Yahoo! Tech Has Some Helpful Internet Security Advice

I stumbled upon this important Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you'd benefit from reading it too...have a look:

Three Essential Steps to Make Yourself More Hack-Proof

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Wallet

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

Online Wallet (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you in favor of this type of technology? Why or why not?

What Do You Think?

Saw this CNN video the other day about wearable computing, like smartwatches, for example, and thought you'd be interested in it too...so, what do you think about all this wearable technology?

Do you want to wear your phone?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

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

_ _RT_AL     W_L_E_

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Answer:

VIRTUAL WALLET

Make Sure Yours Isn't On This List

I stumbled across an important Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you should read it too:

A List of 500 Passwords You Shouldn't Be Using

Will You Be Purchasing One Of These?

Fascinating article/video I stumbled upon recently at CNN Money...it might interest you, too:

Apple may unveil iWatch on September 9 -- report - Aug. 27, 2014

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Two Factor Authentication

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

Two Factor Authentication ( via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What do you think of Two Factor Authentication? Any improvement you want to see regarding this technology or are you satisfied with it the way it is?