The computer, netbooks and, laptops now offer gaming, TV online, plus word process, excel spreadsheets, power point slide shows and presentations access to unlimited other programs which can be loaded on with ease . The computer can be used by children as young as 4 to adults. The various programs offer something for everybody. Most computers also have programs available for hearing impaired or those who have visual issues as well as some physical challenges, a computer in most forms can be used by almost every person. Computers are used by businesses for everything from accounting, to communication to web applications for advertising or selling products or services. Most business use the computer for most aspects of conducting business, from keeping track of customers, to invoices and keeping track of inventory, shipping or whatever needs they may have. The computer can be adapted with the programs needed for most business. The computer uses audio, video and textual forms of communicating. The computer has the ability to (with the use of online access) to send audio, video and textual communication from one computer to many other computers. There is also the ability to connect to other computers and have a conference with other computers where video, and audio as well as a PowerPoint presentation can be seen and heard by all the computers connected to the network.
No one can deny the mass communication of the cell phone. Most Americans have cell phones, even children and many senior citizens have cell phones. We as a culture use the cell phone to communicate with family friends, business associates and even work relationships, even to run our business. The new cell phones which have the capabilities of connecting to our e-mail, going on line to conduct business they have become very valuable in the country as a form of communications. Children use their phones to talk to each other as well as text each other. Parents also text their children and keep track of where their children are, since many parents work outside the home. Schools also use the cell phone as a means to keep in contact with parents of students. Many schools use the cell phone to notify parents when their child is absent or have health or behavioral issues and needs parents’ attention.
