Featured Microsoft How-To Video: "Windows Vista + Windows Live: Managing Multiple E-mail Accounts

Managing multiple e-mail accounts can be a pain, if you know what I mean. But did you know that Windows Live Mail makes the process a whole lot simpler?

Want to see how easy it is? Just View The Microsoft video below!



Windows Vista + Windows Live: Managing Multiple E-mail Accounts

Remembering September 11th Online

Today marks the 7th anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. History: The terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center of September 11, 2001.

Here are some noteworthy 9/11 resources on the Web you might be interested in:

• 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 planned 9/11 museum.

We will never forget.

Test Your 'Net IQ

Starting today we're going to be introducing a fun new way to learn more about the Internet right here at The Senior Surfer: A brand new category called "Test Your 'Net IQ" wherein we'll periodically offer quizzes about the Internet and World Wide Web. Each quiz will consist of 5 questions and the format will be either multiple choice or True/False.

Our first Test Your 'Net IQ quiz is multiple choice:

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #1

1. The "E" in E-mail stands for what?


Eclectic

Electric

Eccentric

Endemic




2. Which of the following is not a computer programming language?


XML

HTML

AOL

Python




3. ISP is an acronym for which of the following?


Internet Specialty Protocol

Internet Service Provider

Internet Systems Proffesional

Internet Symbiotic Procedure




4. Which of the following best describes ebay?


An onlince e-mail provider

An Web site design firm

An online auction site

An anti-virus software program




5. Which of the following best defines the popular site MySpace?


An online social networking site

An online auction site

An online health site

An online realtor

Good luck!

Enjoy A Virtual Visit To Graceland

Are you a fan of Elvis Presley but never got to visit Graceland, his famous residence? Now you can visit it online-virtually! Just point your browser over to Virtual Tour:Graceland Mansion at Elvis.com and you'll enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of this world famous mansion.

Some of the highlights of the Graceland virtual tour include:

• The Jungle Room
• The Meditation Garden
• Graceland at Christmas

And more! Who knew you could step inside Graceland with just a click of your mouse?

Featured Google How-To Video: "Introducing Picasa 3.0 (beta)"

Google has just introduced the latest version of their Picasa digital photography software-it's called Picasa 3.0 and in the Google-produced video below you'll get a look at some of the great things you can do with it.

If you're looking for a powerful, yet easy to use digital photography software, this one's hard to beat! And best of all, it's free!

Visit The Official Web Site Of National Grandparents Day

Did you know that Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of National Grandparents Day? If you're on the Web and you want to learn more about the holiday, head on over to the official Web site of National Grandparents Day.

The site, brought to you by The National Grandparents Day Council, offers information on the history of the holiday, fun Grandparents Day activities and more!

Happy Grandparents Day!

The Center For Medicare Advocacy Is Online Too

If you're a senior with questions or issues regarding Medicare, there's a place on the Web you might be interested in called the Center For Medicare Advocacy.

From the site:

"The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a national non‑profit, non-partisan organization that provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain Medicare and necessary health care."

This helpful site covers the latest medicare news, offers in depth coverage on practically every medicare topic you can think of, and if you need more help, even features information on how to contact the center directly!

This is a terrific resource you'll want to reference again and again!

Dogs Like To Talk It Up Too

Think cats are the only ones who like to talk? Think again. As the video below from YouTube clearly proves, Dogs can talk up a storm too!

And they've got a lot more to say than just "Arf! Arf!"

Visit The Official Web Site Of The Republican National Convention

Last week the Democrats held their national convention, and if you were reading The Senior Surfer, you might remember that we pointed you to their official Web Site. This week it's the Republicans' turn to hold a national convention, and of course they've got an official presence on the Web too!

Just point your browser to The official Web site of the 2008 Republican National Convention where you'll find plenty of videos, audio features, a blog, and much more-everything to help stay on top of convention happenings.

If you're going to follow the Republican convention online, this is the site you simply must see!

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The History Of Labor Day

Whether your plans for Labor Day involve a day at the beach, a backyard barbecue or just a quiet day at home, you might be wondering about the history of this national holiday. If so, just fire up your Web browser and head on over to The History Of Labor Day, an online exhibit at History.com.

This terrific site offers a short history of the holiday, relevant videos, an image gallery and more. Find out just how much you don't know about Labor Day!

Please note: The next installment of The Senior Surfer will appear on Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!