I use a variety of technology to stay in touch. I use internet services such as Skype, E-mail, Face Book, and instant messaging. These all have a place in my communication. Skype comes in handy for video calls. E-mail is used when I want to send a somewhat more formal message. Face Book is something that I regrettably got sucked into but still has its uses. Instant messaging comes in handy while working online and doesn’t require a lot of attention to operate. These all require an internet connection, and that goes into another layer of technology.
In my home I use a wireless connection on my laptop to connect to my router. My router uses DSL for a broad band connection. I decided on DSL as it offered enough speed for me and was marketed at the right price.
Another form of technology I use is a cell phone. It is a smart phone so I have various uses for it. Of course I use it for calls, which is convenient. Text messaging is another thing I use every day. It is very convenient to send text instead of talking. The navigation also comes in handy on my phone on long trips. It was easier to get a phone with navigation than to buy another piece of electronics that is only for navigation. I also access the internet on my phone. This is mostly done to read emails or check the weather.
I pretty much use all of the same communication applications, though I do not regret joining facebook. It has been one of my main communication tools over the last two years.
ReplyDeleteI've been using Cable modems since 1999, I've never thought DSL would provide enough speed for me. Especially in recent years since I started using netflix and vudu for movie rentals.