Nowadays, we are more addicted than ever before to the computer in our daily life, like keeping in touch with family and friends, doing research, and looking for entertainment. But since there are so many types of technology, in my family, we only use a few that are the most helpful and entertaining to us.
My family has a tech tool called Skype. It is an internet service where people can see each other while talking. I usually use this to chat with friends and families in China and Taiwan. On Skype, I can show them new presents I got for Christmas or birthday, and the trophies I won from golf and piano. Talking to my grandparents will also make us much closer than before. We also share special and exciting events with them and also show them pictures and videos. Chatting occasionally to my friends in China makes it not so strange when we meet each other during the summer. It preserves our friendship and makes it stronger.
Email is a similar technology that helps us get connected. But unlike Skype, email uses words and attachments, like pictures and videos, to reach those people who are not online at the same time. My mom also uses email to share valuable coupons with her friends. This new technology basically replaces the “snail mail” for keeping in touch with others and saves us money on stamps.
To me, one of the most important tech tools is the Internet, which I use for online research. I use it to complete school projects like the Ancient Civilization Report that I am working on now. Sometimes, when I need a picture, I usually click the icon on Images to find the right one. I also read the recent breaking news on the computer. Online research also allows me to buy stuff, like the PSP, clothing, and books, for a better deal. There are also recipes on how to cook delicious dishes. Sometimes when mom has no idea for cooking, I can help by just googling.
Computer and iPad games are the most fun to me of all technological entertainment. From my experience, computer games are better than iPad games because there is more variety and Apple products have too many restrictions for downloading. Also, some of the fun shooting games can’t be played on the iPad because it doesn’t have a keyboard or mouse. But an iPad can be taken virtually anywhere. I love both.
Many more high technology tools are widely used in my life. But computers affect me the most and I am grateful for it.
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