"Are You Looking At Me?"

I guess eye contact really does makes some people--and some animals nervous, LOL!

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Text To Speech Technology

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

Text To Speech Technology (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used a device that employs this technology? What do you think of the technology?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #116

The Senior Surfer Word Search #116
Instructions: For each Facebook related word or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

NOTE:In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Google How-To Videos: "How To Use Google Scholar"

Here's an interesting Google produced video I saw recently that explains, in detail, how to use Google Scholar...take a look:

Do You Think The Internet Has A Significant Influence On Politics?

Watched this interesting video recently from CBS and thought I'd pass it along...what do you think? Do you agree with the video? Do you think the Internet really has a major influence on politics?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Facebook Timeline

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Facebook's new feature known as Timeline. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Facebook's "Timeline" (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you made the switch to Timeline yet? What do you like/dislike about this new feature?

Have You Switched To Timeline Yet?

If you're not familiar with Facebook's Timeline yet, you will be...here's a CNN video I saw recently that'll fill you in on the details:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #115

The Senior Surfer Word Search #115
Instructions: For each term or phrase related to tablet computing, in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

CBS News Reports On Tech BuyBack Programs

Here's a video I watched recently from CBS News that offers tips on trading in your old gadgets for cash...Apparently there are several websites that offer this opportunity...have a look:

CNN Reports On The Future Of Technology

What's in store for the future of technology? This CNN video I watched recently, offers some interesting predictions...have a look: