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Making The Most Of Your Computer and InternetComputers and the internet really have revolutionized the world. The power of a standard home computer today boggles the mind and the internet opens vast new horizons. Yet a significant proportion of computer owners just don’t make the most of their computer and the world wide web and their capacity to help us in our daily lives, tasks and routines. If you do under-use your computer and the web, that could be because you’re a technophobe and can’t be bothered with all this electronic and digital stuff. Some (including older, first-time users) can be genuinely intimidated. Others loftily dismiss trendy fads like Facebook and Twitter as beneath them. But dismissing modern technology generally is like someone five hundred years ago saying that reading is too new-fangled to be taken seriously.
If you’re one of those people who use their computer simply as a word processor, with the odd email thrown in, then you could be amazed at the possibilities that you’re missing out on. You can boost your efficiency, save money, make money and much, much more with your computer. The following is a list of some of the features of computers and internet access, and available tools and services, that are now standard and that we can all use to our benefit. ° Internet phone calls. The software is easy to download and computer-to-computer it’s all free! Friends and family are precious and with this technology there’s no excuse for not keeping communications going. With most webcams you don’t need a headset and can make video calls that really are the next best thing to being in the same room. ° Social networking. It’s not just teenagers hanging out in virtual worlds. You can email, chat, play games and join special interest groups relating to your interests or work. ° Blogging. You don’t have to be an aspiring writer or dedicated diarist. A blog (free hosting is easily found) can simply keep you in touch with people or be a tool to promote your career and business. There’s a reason there are billions of bloggers and a place called the blogosphere. ° Streaming media. The best of TV and films are now available on demand via your computer. If you don’t like watching on your computer screen you can hook it up to your TV. Modern life is all about choices. With streamed video you don’t have to watch junk when you want to relax and you don’t have to buy DVDs to watch that must-see movie. ° Cloud computing. Forget about all those disks, and even CDs. You can access a whole range of programs online and store your precious data online too. ° Education. The internet brings education into almost everyone’s reach. There are courses available in just about anything, and some are free. If online learning lacks the personal touch for you, then you can find courses with interactive online teaching and tutoring. Your computer is the gateway to lifelong learning. ° General information. Reading the newspaper online or using it for the TV schedules instead of buying a guide can save you a lot over a year. From maps to medical information, its all at your fingertips on the internet. ° Economising. The internet helps you compare before you buy. It may take a bit of time but you can make big savings and save time on shopping trips with deliveries or postal services. From Ebay to free classified ad directories, there are ways to purchase what you need (or sell what you don’t) at great prices. ° Music, music, music. Instead of buying CDs, fill your home with streamed music. It’s the way to hear old favorites and to find out what’s new. ° Apps and services. The list is almost endless. Whatever you do, there are sites, programs and applications that can make life easier for you. That could be a currency converter program on your desktop or an RSS feed that gives you the very latest on…whatever you need to keep up with. Online diaries and personal organizers help you stay efficient (and reminder services will mean you never forget a birthday). Get free advice. Join campaigns to make the world a better place. Boost your business. Immerse yourself in culture. Chill out. Meet new people. Grab a bargain. Improve yourself. If you, or someone you love, aren’t doing all of this, consider an introductory computer course or just set aside some time to consider what your computer and a broadband connection can do for you.
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