1.4 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

2. UNIT TWO: USES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTERS

2.4. USES OF COMPUTERS IN THE AREA OF COMMUNICATION

a. E-mail: Electronic Mail sent from one person to another using connected

computers helps a lot in the area of communication.

b. Video Conferencing enables people in different locations to conduct meetings as if they are in the same location.

c. Computers are used for Faxing: Sending an image of a document electronically.

d. Computers enable people to send voice, image, text, and data through telephones and mobile cell phones.

e. Social Networks such as Facebook, and Twitter enable people to stay in touch with their relatives, friends, and interests.