Makeuseof.com Has An Excellent Article On How To Use The Web To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

I stumbled across this excellent article via Makeuseof.com recently, and thought you'd be interested in it too. It lists several websites that can help you keep your New Year's resolutions...here's the link:

10 Websites To Help You Stick To Your 2015 Resolutions

Note: In observance of the New Year's Holiday, the Senior Surfer will resume on Monday January 5, 2015. Happy New Year!

Tech Talk Tuesday: Siri Or Google Now?

This week's Tech Talk Tuesday:

Siri or Google Now?

Which do you prefer and why?

Google's Year In Search For 2014

Here's a fascinating YouTube video I stumbled upon that you'll want to see to, I'm sure...I love the way Google did this...have a look:

Enjoy Christmas Light Shows On YouTube

This is always a fun thing you can do online this time of year: Enjoy Christmas light shows on YouTube. Simply type in the words "Christmas light show" and you'll be amazed at what you'll find. Below is my pick for one of the best this year:

NOTE: In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Merry Christmas!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Brick And Mortar Or Online Shopping

This week's Tech Talk Subject:

Brick And Mortar or Online Shopping?

How would you rather shop: Online, or in person at a "brick and mortar" store? Why?

CNN Reports On The "Deep Web"

I ran across this fascinating CNN video recently and thought you'd be interested in it too...have a look:

Is your information on the deep web?

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks

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

 S_Y_E     O_L_N_

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Answer:

SKYPE ONLINE

Yahoo! Tech Has An Article On How To Give Digital Gifts

Interesting Yahoo! Tech article I ran across recently that might help those of you looking for last minute gifts...here's the link:

How to Give Digital Gifts from Apple, Amazon, Google, and More

CNN Reports On A New Skype Innovation

Fascinating CNN video I ran across recently that I thought you might be interested in too...what do you think about this technology? Do you think it's something you would use? Here's the link:

Amazing translation video conferencing technology

Tech Talk Tuesday: Touchscreen vs. Mouse

This week's Tech Talk Tuesday comes in the form of a question:

Would you rather use a touchscreen or a mouse? 

Give reasons for your answer in the comments section.

Yahoo! Tech's Gadget Gift Guide For Those On A Budget

Do you want to buy gadgets as gifts but are on a tight budget? This Yahoo! Tech gift guide might help...they list 9 gifts that can be had for $25 or less...have a look:

9 Great Gifts for Under $25

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

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Tech related word puzzle...1 word:

M_LT_ _E_ _A

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Answer:

MULTIMEDIA

CNN Reports On Managing Your Digital Identity

Fascinating CNN video I ran across the other day...I think you'll be interested in it too...have a look:

Managing Your Digital Identity

What are your thoughts about digital identity?

Yahoo! Tech Has Some Great Gift Ideas For The Pet Lovers On Your List

Do you have people on your gift list that you haven't bought anything for yet? Are they pet lovers? Then read this article by Yahoo! Tech...it just might help you fill their stocking with something they'll like!

Gift Ideas: 10 Great Gadgets for Pet Lovers

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Laptops vs. Tablets

This week's Tech Talk Tuesday is:

Question: Which do you like better: Laptops or Tablets? Why?

List your reasons in the comments section.

Old Fashioned Meets New Fashioned

Remember Polaroid shots? You probably took tons of them back in the day, right? This CNN report might be interesting to you...have a look:

Polaroid's modern makeover

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 12/5/14

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

P_ _LO_K     I_O_

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Answer:

PADLOCK ICON

Who Couldn't Use A Little Help Finding The Lowest Price?

I ran across this interesting CNN Money article recently and thought it would be particularly helpful this time of year...here's the link:

Use the PriceJump app to get the lowest prices on your holiday shopping

Online Shopping Tips From OnGuardOnline.gov

Since it is that time of year when many of you will be shopping online, I thought I'd post a link to a helpful article that I've posted before--it's got some excellent advice to read before you go shopping online:

Shopping Online

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Search Or Bing

This week's Tech Talk Tuesday is:

Google Search or Bing? 

Which is your favorite search engine and why?

CNN Reports On Virtual Vacations

Here's a fascinating CNN video I watched recently about vacations--not real ones, but virtual ones...have a look:

See the world, from your couch