Computers and the Internet

Computers have helped people move forward in science, medicine, business, and learning, because they let experts from anywhere in the world work with each other and share information. They also let other people communicate with each other, do their jobs almost anywhere, learn about almost anything, or share their opinions with each other. The Internet is the thing that lets people communicate between their computers around the world.

Since the development of the Internet, electronic communication has become almost an essential part of our lives. Social networking websites, instant messaging, video chatting and email are examples of electronic communication. With the expansion of various types of electronic communications, it is easier than ever to keep in touch with friends and family worldwide. Nowadays modern technology has given us a wide option to choose the means according to our requirement and liking. Here are just a few of the possible options for modern communication.

Electronic mail and instant messaging

Electronic mail or email is the first and the most commonly used form of electronic communication. It’s difficult to imagine life without email now: business people exchange ideas on it; friends keep in touch by it. It’s hard to believe it’s only been around since the 70s.

Instant messaging (such as ICQ) is similar to email, but allows two or more people to chat to each other much faster.

Video chatting

With the development of web cameras video chatting came about. Video chatting, also known as videoconferencing and video calling, mostly involves/includes communication between two people, but can also involve more. Video chat is the newest form of phone conversation. It creates the illusion that the person you are speaking to is directly in front of you.

The most common uses of videoconferencing in corporate environments are training activities and meetings, but videoconferencing is also used for sales, job interviews, customer service, product demonstrations, technical and engineering collaboration, and troubleshooting.

As long as you have an Internet connection, a web cam and video chat software, such as Skype, and computer networking, video chatting allows you to talk to anyone anywhere in the world.

Date: 2015-12-18; view: 817