Transcription: What is a modem? Basically, a modem is a piece of computer hardware that looks more or less like that. Basically, it's a device that sits between a computer and the telephone line and allows the computer to send information down the telephone line. Once you've connected your modem to a PC, it can be used for a number of things. The main use is to access the internet. You can also use a modem to use online services such as CompuServe or America Online and you can also use a modem to send and receive faxes. More and more modems can also handle voice as well as data calls. These typically allow y ...
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