The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 10/31/14

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

E_ _T_C_N_

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Answer:

EMOTICONS

OnGuardOnline Directs You How To Obtain Free FTC Publications

I ran across this useful OnGuardOnline.gov article recently and I thought you'd be interested in it too...have a look:

FTC publications - free and at your fingertips

The Forecast Is Funny

Here's an amusing YouTube video I stumbled upon recently that'll surely bring a smile to your face...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Doctor

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

Online Doctor (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever contacted a doctor over the Internet? What was your experience like? What are the pros and cons of online doctors in your opinion?

CNN Explains How Apple Pay Works

Here's an interesting CNN video I ran across recently that explains how Apple Pay works...have a look:

Apple Pay Explained

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 10/24/14

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

P_IS_ _N_     AT_ _ _P_

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Answer:

PHISHING ATTEMPT

OnGuardOnline.gov Has Some Good Advice For Smartphone Owners

I read this informative OnGuardOnline.gov article recently and thought you'd want to read it too, in particular if you're a smartphone owner...have a look:

Be smart about your phone

This Cat Ain't Stupid

I ran across this amusing Yahoo! Screen video recently and thought you'd be amused too...have a look:

Cat Becomes Expert Money Snatcher (Yahoo! Screen)

Tech Talk Tuesday: Apple Pay

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

Apple Pay (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you plan on using Apple Pay? Why or why not? 

CNN Money Reports On Something New From Apple

I stumbled upon this CNN Money video recently and thought it was fascinating. I think you will too...have a look:

Apple Pay is launching on Monday

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

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

B_ _      D_ _A

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Answer:

BIG DATA

Has This Ever Annoyed You?

If you're like me, you've at one time or another been annoyed by the predictive text feature of popular smart phones. I stumbled upon this Yahoo! Tech video that offers advice on how to solve this problem for iPhone users...have a look:

How to Turn Off iPhone's Predictive Text Feature

CNN Reports On Potential Pitfalls Related To Connected Devices

Here's a fascinating CNN video I stumbled upon recently that I thought you might be interested in too:

The dangers of connected devices

Tech Talk Tuesday: Big Data

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

Big Data (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: What's your opinion on Big Data? What are the pros and cons of trying to make sense of Big Data?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 10/10/14

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

_EL_ _E_ _     _R_NE_

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NOTE: In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.






































Answer:

DELIVERY DRONES

Why Is It So Hard To Get Along With Each Other?

I recently stumbled upon this amusing YouTube video that makes me wonder why it's sometimes so hard for us humans to get along with one another...these animals seem to have no problem at all:

Is This The Future Of Delivery?

I stumbled upon this amusing CNN video recently about Amazon's plans to start using delivery drones. Thought you'd find it interesting too...have a look:

Amazon drones preparing for takeoff

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Virtual Keyboard

This week's Tech Talk Topic is Virtual Keyboard. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:

Virtual Keyboard (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you use a virtual keyboard? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about this technology?

Yahoo! Tech Reports On What Might Be Next For Facebook

I read an interesting Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you might be want to know about it too...here's the link:

Facebook Exploring Development of Online Healthcare 'Support Communities"

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 9/3/14

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

_ _R_UA_     K_Y_O_R_

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Answer:

VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

CNN Explains "Big Data"

Did you ever wonder what the phrase "Big Data" means? Watch this CNN video for a good explanation:

What is big data?

CNN Money Explains Bitcoin

Have you heard about Bitcoin but are not exactly sure what it is? This CNN Money article should help:

What is Bitcoin?