Friday, May 31, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 5/31/13

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Internet related two-word tech puzzle:

_ _ _G_E    _ _PS

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Answer:

GOOGLE MAPS

Thursday, May 30, 2013

How Good Are Your Online Skills?

An interesting video I ran across recently about one particular non-profit's initiative to help older people acquire the online skills they need to survive in the digital age...have a look:


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

CNN Reports On How You Can Go Sightseeing With Google Maps

I watched this CNN video recently and thought you'd be interested--especially if you'd like to do a little sightseeing from your favorite chair...have a look:

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Grocer

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

Online Grocer (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you purchase groceries online? Why or why not? 

Friday, May 24, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 5/24/13

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

W_ _ E L_ _S     _E_W_R_

Scroll down to see the answer.

Note: In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

























Answer:

WIRELESS NETWORK

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Right Word Makes All The Difference

Here's an amusing video on YouTube I ran across recently that will surely make you laugh:


Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CNN Reports On Google's Voice Command Search

Want to see Google's new voice command search in action? Take a look at this CNN video I watched recently:

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Mainframe Computers

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

Mainframe Computers (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: How does a mainframe computer differ from the one sitting your desk? What country lays claim to the world's most powerful mainframe computer?

Monday, May 20, 2013

Google How-To Videos: "Send money with Gmail and Google Wallet"

Here's a Google produced video I ran across recently on YouTube that I thought you might be interested in...Something new you can do with Gmail and Google Wallet...have a look:

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 5/17/13

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

_O_G_ _     D_ _V_

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Answer:
GOOGLE DRIVE