Modern forms of communication include fax, email, video conferencing, the internet, and websites. Fax allows for the fast transmission of documents but lacks privacy. Email provides a cheap and easy way to communicate with many people simultaneously but can enable viruses and spam. Video conferencing facilitates face-to-face communication from anywhere in the world and saves travel costs, though it requires a strong internet connection. The internet grants access to vast amounts of information and enables global communication, but can enable cybercrime and internet addiction. Websites help businesses connect with customers worldwide and provide constant access to learning, but may contain misleading information and require viewing advertisements.

1. Modern Forms Of
Communications

2. Topics:
 Fax
 E-Mail
 Video – Conference
 Internet
 Website

3. FAX
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4. MEANING:
 Fax is the short form of Facsimile. A modern device that is used for transmitting various
written papers like diagrams, drawings, sketches, letters, circulars, articles, etc.
 Fax machines are interrelated by telephone lines. Fax is the telephonic transmission of
scanned printed material (text or images) usually to a telephone number associated with a
printer or other output device.
 Written information or message is sent from one place to another place situated inside the
country or outside the country by means of fax at an exceptionally high speed
 In this digital form, the data is exchanged as electrical signals through the telephone. The
receiving fax machine reconverts the coded image and prints a paper copy of the document.
 Almost all modems are capable of sending and receiving fax data. Fax software generates fax
signals directly from disk files or the screen. Faxing a message online works well if the
recipient wants only to read the message.

5.  Speedy Transmission: Fax enables transmission of the
message, data, diagram, sketches, and drawing with
exceptionally high speed.
 Accuracy of Information: It helps to send written
information to any place within or outside the country
accurately.
 Legal value: Fax provides a written record of the
transmitted message and it can be used as a document
in a court of law.
 Overcoming barrier: Fax can be sent to any point where
there is the availability of the telecommunication
system. There is no hassle to carry the document
physically.
 Confirmation of Receiving: Fax provides confirmation
for the data or information received by the user.
ADVANTAGES:

6.  Less Privacy: Fax has less privacy as the
transmitted data can be handled by anyone who
is beside the fax machine.
 Hazy information: Fax may send hazy information
due to a problem with the machine and therefore
the purpose of the fastest delivery will be
unsuccessful.
 Dependency on the telephonic system: Fax uses
the telephonic system to transmit data and if such
a system is down then the sending of data and
information face problems
DISADVANTAGES:

7. E-MAIL

8.  Electronic Mail (e-mail) is one of the most widely used services of
the Internet.
This service allows an Internet user to send a message in a
formatted manner (mail) to other Internet users in any part of the
world.
 Message in the mail not only contains text, but it also contains
images, audio, and videos data.
 The person who is sending mail is called the sender and the
person who receives mail is called the recipient.
It is just like a postal mail service.
MEANING:

9.  E-mails provides a faster and easy mean of communication.
One can send messages to any person at any place in the
world by just clicking the mouse.
 Various folders and sub-folders can be created within the
inbox of mail, so it provides management of messages.
 It is an effective and cheap means of communication
because a single message can be sent to multiple people at
the same time.
 E-mails are very easy to filter. Users according to his/her
priority can prioritize e-mail by specifying the subject of the
e-mail.
 E-mail is not just only for the textual message. One can
send any kind of multimedia by mail. E-mail can be sent at
any hour of the day, thus ensuring the timeliness of the
message.
 It is a secure and reliable method to deliver our message. It
also provides a facility for the edition and formatting of
textual messages.
 There is also the facility of auto-responders in e-mail i.e. to
send automated e-mails with certain text. To write an e-mail
there is no need for any kind of paper, thus it is
environmentally friendly.
ADVANTAGES:

10.  It is the source of viruses. It is capable to harm
one’s computer and reading out user’s e-mail
address book and sending themselves to several
people around the world.
 It can be the source of various spams. These spam
emails can fill up the inbox and to deletion of
these mail consumes a lot of time.
 It is an informal method of communication. The
documents that require signatures are not
managed by e-mail.
 To use the facility of e-mail, the user must have
internet access and there are many parts of the
world where people do not have access to the
Internet.
 Sometimes, e-mails becomes misunderstood as it
is not capable of expressing emotions.
 To be updated, users have to check inbox from
time-to-time
DISADVANTAGES:

11. VIDEO-CONFERENCE

12. MEANING:
Video conferencing is an online meeting
between two or more participants that
provides video, as well as audio, input and
output. It provides the benefit of being able
to see the expressions and reactions of
other people in addition to being able to
hear what they’re saying.

13.  Video Conferencing allows you to communicate remotely face to face: With
video conferencing, we are now able to have face-to-face conversations from
around the world! Never before has such a revolutionary feat been possible
since the inventions of the phone or that of the internet.
 Video Conferencing is more personable than a phone call: If you have ever
had a phone call, it may sometimes seem off-putting to communicate with
someone as you might not entirely be aware of what is going on on their end
of the phone call. They might be weaving in and out of the conversation as
they are presently doing something requiring their immediate attention.
Meanwhile, a video conference allows the specters to be fully aware of what
the presenter is doing through sound and sight. Adding another dimension
to communications. This in turn is more pleasant as it allows people to
identify other people in their actual physical form.
 Save money on travel expenses: As mentioned previously, in the past, some
things that required face-to-face communication created a demand for
people to spend money to travel where they needed to meet the person they
needed to talk to. Now, within a schedule that meets the needs of both time
zones, we can save money on communications through the use of video
conferencing technology.
 It is a workaround for people that work at home: Being able to communicate
remotely is something that also allows who people may need or want to stay
at home, to be able to meet with potential clients without a need for an
expensive office or facility. It increases productivity as it allows people with
disabilities to be a part of meetings. Time outside of the office does not have
to mean time outside of getting updates for work with video conferencing.
Be it that you are sick, away from home or work, physically unable to meet in
the office, or facing any other form of injury making you unable to be
present in meetings, you are now able to.
ADVANTAGES:

14.  Video Conferencing is contingent on internet speed: The quality of
Video Conferencing is directly related to the speed an individual’s
infrastructure is able to provide. If you do not have a fast connection,
video quality may actually cause problems with miscommunication.
 Video Conferencing takes some technical ability to set up: Video
Conferencing is great! When it works. Sometimes Video Conferencing
is contingent on the preliminary, physical setup of how cameras and
possibly other hardware needs to be configured before you are able to
communicate with someone else.
 Video Conferencing can be incredibly expensive: There are so many
options available out there for individuals and organizations alike, that
sometimes it can get equal parts frustrating and expensive. Things such
as buying quality equipment, hiring knowledgeable technicians, and
properly setting up hardware within an office or personal space
consume both financial and emotional resources the longer they are
not fully operational.
 You may need additional devices to include video capabilities: As stated
above, video conferencing is a concern. Sourcing quality equipment to
host the video and audio processing, such as video cameras and the
optional high-resolution microphone and speakers can be a daunting
task in itself.
 There is a short delay between sending and receiving information:
When video conferencing is not entirely operational, or there may be
problems within the technical environment, there is the possibility that
delays take place throughout the video conference. Now, these delays
vary in length and are highly unpredictable, but equate to the same
effect. It leads to a build-up of frustration and communication between
both parties. Which is exceptionally negative to have when there is a
need for the highest level of communication to be present in business
deals or any exchange of sensitive information.
DISADVANTAGES:

15. INTERNET

16. The Internet is the most popular and innovative creation within
the world of technology.
 The web is the place where all types of data are present and even
the communication process is feasible using the web.
 The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer
networks that uses the Internet protocol suite to communicate
between networks and devices.
It is a network of networks that consists of private, public,
academic, business, and government networks of local to global
scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical
networking technologies.
MEANING:

17.  Communication Forum - The speed of
communication becomes faster which is obtained
through the web. Families and friends can confine
touch easily. The platform for products like SKYPE
allows for holding a video conference with anyone
within the world who also has access.
 Abundant Information – Anyone can find information
on almost any imaginable subject. Plenty of resources
is often found through the program in minutes.
 Inexhaustible Education– For instance, students can
gain readily available help for his or her homework
online.
 Entertainment for everybody – Most folks love using
our laptops, smartphones, and, tablets. The web is the
big reason behind us spending such a lot of time on
these gadgets.
 Social network – Social networking is the sharing of
data with people across the planet. Aside from being
an entertainment website, it’s many uses.
 Learning – The web has now become a neighborhood
of education. Education like homeschooling is
definitely administered using the web. Teachers can
upload their teaching videos on the web
ADVANTAGES:

18.  Internet Addiction Disorder – Internet addiction is
detrimental to not only fitness but also psychological
state.
 Cyber Crime – Hacker programs a virus that gets into
the pc and ruins valuable data. Users’ personal
information like name, address, master card, bank
details, and other information are often accessed by
culprits when used on the web, leading to significant
economic loss.
 Social Alienation – Time spent online flies fast without
consciousness. After getting attracted the user is
trapped into the trap, users are trapped by a “net”,
spending less time with people in the real world. Less
interaction and face-to-face communication, actually,
may end in a decrease in social abilities.
 Spam – The unnecessary emails, advertisements, etc.
are sometimes said to be spam because they need the
power to hamper the system and make the users face
many problems
DISADVANTAGES:

19. WEBSITES:
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20. A website is a collection of web pages and related
content that is identified by a common domain name and
published on at least one web server.
 Websites can provide information about a business and
help people find products or services they are interested
in purchasing.
 Sites also allow companies to share their culture with the
world and showcase their history and mission statement.
MEANING:

21.  Help in Building Relations: Keeping in contact with family
and friends is one of the main advantages of SOCIAL MEDIA
websites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TWITTER. The
Internet has made it easy to stay in contact with people,
even if they live on the other side of the world. Websites
provide access to entertainment in different formats and
languages. Music, movies, television, and games are all
available online
 Round the clock learning: Students can learn and participate
in different activities, attend their exams, and even ask
questions and get answers from experts who know about
the subject. You can also find new information about things
that interest you on sites, so they're a great place to learn
about new topics too.
 Business organizations have maximum advantages:
Websites are an excellent medium for any company to reach
a global market and attract customers. A website shows the
world what you are capable of and how you conduct
business. Your online platform allows potential customers
to see all your company has to offer, be it products,
services, or even information.
ADVANTAGES:

22.  Hard to Find Quality Content: Most websites provide
either fake news or half information on topics focusing
on driving maximum traffic. Such blogging websites
easily mislead and misinform the readers about what’s
going on. Another disadvantage of having such
websites is information overload. Google something
and hundreds of sites come up with results. That makes
it very difficult to keep up with all of them and ensure
you’re getting quality information.
 Online Security: Online shopping business boomed
surprisingly during the pandemic. However, when more
and more users provide their credit card or debit card
information online, they are vulnerable to hacking.
According to a report, cybercriminals committed more
Credit card scams amid the COVID-19 crisis.
 Users are forced to watch Ads: Ads displayed on your
browser may slow loading time and make it difficult to
find what you want on a site without scrolling through
pages and pages of information
DISADVANTAGES: