Communication

Index

The Telephone

• Local Service
• Extra Telephone Features –Time-savers and conveniences
• Choosing a Local Provider
• Long Distance Service  --They all want your business, how to take advantage without getting slammed
• Calling Cards –Making calls when you are on the go
• Answering Services –Getting calls when you are on the go
• Special Numbers–Things you should know
• Telephone Books--Your guide to your community

Newspapers and Magazines

The Mail

• Post Office  --The US Government’s delivery service
• Couriers –Private sector alternatives for package delivery
• “Private Post Offices” –Another alternative

Television

• Local Channels
• Cable TV –100+ Channels on one wire
• Satellite Dishes –A popular alternative to cable

Basic Tips for using the Internet (Computer nerds skip this section)

• Secure Sites
• Back, Reload, and Moving Between Sites
• Bookmarks –Playing favorites with your mouse

Internet Connections

• Dial-up
• DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
• Cable Modems

Search Engines – What to Expect