Simplifying Technology Access

When we compare the 20th century with the ones preceding it

, we see that the change in the previous century far outstrips anything previously known. The major developments throughout the 20th century have all dealt with two factors; communication and transportation. While both have had tremendous impact on the way we live and the choices we make, it is fair to say that communication needs have reached an extremely personal level for each of us. The major forms of communication that are commonly considered to be necessary for a home are the TV, internet and home phone.

TV remains one of the best forms of entertainment available to us. Over the last half of the 20th century, TV has progressed from over the air channels to Community Antenna Television (CATV) , cable TV and now even internet enabled TV. Yet, the one technology that has captured the imagination of the masses is the cable TV. The Cable TV has not remained the same. Like all great technologies, it has improved by leaps and bounds.

Currently innovation in cable TV focuses on delivering the most content with the highest picture quality possible. Digital cable channels commonly work in tandem with a cable converter box that is used to decode the digital signal for use with your TV. The cable converter box also allows the inclusion of innovative features like pausing and rewinding live TV, full program listings for each channel, a TV guide visible on the screen of the TV to choose a whole range of features such as on-demand television and even advanced parental controls. Cable TV services that come with Digital Video Recording (DVR) facilities that allow you to record your favorite program while you are away. Options to record one program while watching a totally different program is available on most Digital Video Recorders.

Over the past century, most advancements in home phone technology revolve around making the quality of calls better. Telephone companies provide digital networks for great voice clarity and the convenience of a voice mailbox that can be accessed while you are away. Other standard features that come with home phones are caller ID facility, unlimited local or nationwide calling for certain regions.

The internet has become an essential part of our lives. It has joined, and in many cases replaced some of the functions carried out by the telephone like international calling. It is by far the greatest communication innovation of the last quarter century. The internet, TV, and the telephone, the major innovations of the beginning and end of the 20th century continue to shape our existence in the 21st century. Video-conferencing software like Skype, now allow us to see the faces of our loved ones while we speak at no additional cost. It is also the best choice for replacing international calls. The web has become our main source of information. It has practically replaced the need to own hard copies of encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases and thesaurus, and thus simplified life for man. A good internet connection allows us to reap the benefits of a modern standard of living, and truly enhances a persons lifestyle.

These three technologies come under the category of communication needs for an individual. We can simplify our access to these technologies by procuring them from the same provider. It is interesting to note that many cable TV companies provide great internet and telephone services these days. Searching the internet for the right kind of offers is one of the best ways to integrate your communication needs. Having to pay bills to just one service provider for your major communication needs also makes you eligible for combo offers that provide you with unmatched savings.

by: Magdalene Joseph

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