Monday, December 29, 2008

What Will Your Virtual New Year's Resolution Be?

Got a special resolution for 2009? Here's something unique you can do with it: Submit your resolution to the 2009 Virtual New Year's Eve Wishing Wall on the official Web site of Times Square. According to the site, it will be included in the confetti that rains down on the famous New Year's Eve celebration!

Check out the Times Square Alliance for more information. So, what are your New Year's resolutions?

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Watch Scrooge Online

Here's a classic you'll find on Archive.org that's perfect for the holidays: Scrooge (1935). Enjoy the movie and have a very Merry Christmas!

Scrooge

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, December 29th.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...On YouTube

If you're still not in the Christmas spirit, you will be after you watch this YouTube video of Christmas lights synchronized to music.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Celebrating Hanukkah With A Little Help From The Web

Last year around this time, we pointed out several notable Hanukkah Resources online worth checking out. Those resources are just as worthwhile this year. And here are a couple more that might interest you:

Chanukah on the Net from Holidays.net.

"How Hanukkah Works" from Howstuffworks.com.

Have a Happy and healthy Hanukkah!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Take Our Tech Whiz Quiz

Computers, the Internet, video games-you name it-technology is everywhere. And with all the tech gifts popular this time of year, it's hard to stay on top of all the lingo. Here's a short multiple choice quiz on the kinds of technology terms you're likely to encounter amidst the popular gadgets and gizmos of the holiday season. Are you a tech whiz? Let's see!


Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #15







  1. The iPod is considered an MP3 Player. MP3 Players can store which of the following?


  2. Music

    Pictures

    Movies

    Depending on the device, all of the above



  3. The Wii is a popular what?


  4. High Definition Camcorder

    Digital point and shoot camera

    Video game system

    Laptop computer



  5. Which of the following is not a type of computer?


  6. A netbook

    A laptop

    A desktop

    A gigabyte



  7. A digital SLR is an example of what type of electronic device?


  8. An MP3 player

    A camera

    A phone

    A GPS system



  9. When would you most likely encounter the term megapixels?


  10. When shopping for digital cameras

    When shopping for computers

    When shopping for MP3 players

    When shopping for video game systems



Good luck!


Thursday, December 18, 2008

Featured Google How-To Video: "Discover Ancient Rome in Google Earth"

Still haven't made the move to download the free Google Earth program? Here's one more reason you might want to-especially if you're a history buff. The Google produced video below introduces you to a new feature in Google Earth: The ability to explore Ancient Rome in 3D!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Online Holiday Gift Guides Can Help You Pick The Right Gadget

If you have someone on your gift list that likes tech gifts, and you're not up on the latest gadgets-that can be a problem. But thankfully, the Web can help!

Several sites have put together holiday gift guides to help you make the gadget lovers on your list happy this Christmas season. A good example is CNET'S 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. They've rounded up a list of the latest gadgets that are sure to please everyone on your list!

These types of Web based holiday gift guides, especially from authoritative sites like CNET, can be a big help if you're in the market for tech gifts and not sure where to start!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Demo: Security Basics"

Running a Windows operating system on your home computer and want to check your computer's security status? Here's a how-to video from Microsoft that shows you how to do that by accessing the Windows Security Center.


Demo: Security Basics

Monday, December 15, 2008

The Sixth Online Safety Video From AARP And Google

Here is the final online safety video from the collaboration of AARP and Google. This one offers tips on how to avoid the growing Internet threat known as "phishing."