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Excel Spreadsheet
Excel enabled businesses to created and interpret data. Excel is a basic tool utilized by many for data displays, calculations, and data collection. -
Risograph
The risograph made copying hundreds of copies simple and fast. The risograph can copy one hundred copies in about one minute. This changed the way materials could be created, shared, and distributed. -
Document Camera
The document camera enabled people to share ideas and create ideas that could be projected for all to see. This tool gave users a chance to create and display on the spot. This is a tool used by businesses and schools widely today. Many adaptions of this tool have also been created. -
Powerpoint
Powerpoint is one of the most used tools for presentations today. It is easy to create displays with powerpoint to share ideas or concepts. Businesses of all types utilize powerpoint. -
USB Flashdrive
Flashdrives enabled users to save files and transfer them anytime and anywhere. Flashdrives allowed for users to carry files in a small compact format. -
University of Phoenix Online Courses and Degrees
University of Phoenix has first online degrees available. Online courses and degrees changed the way the world sees college. Further, these courses enabled businesses easier access to qualified employees and ways to train their employees without giving up work time. -
World Wide Web
The world wide web enabled users to browse for any content around the globe. This service enabled knowledge to literally be at the tips of fingertips and received in an instant. -
LCD Projector
The LCD Projector enabled presenters of any kind to display ideas, data, and presentations to viewers with clear visuals on any screen, wall, or whiteboard. -
Virtual Video Calling
Virtual calling made it possible to meet without all members being in the same room. Video conferencing changed trainings and meetings forever. This further impacted the idea of working from home. -
Text Message
Texting made communication even simpler. Texts have become commonplace for communication today. A text is a way to communicate without having that face to face interaction or having to deal with scheduling conflicts. Texting is quick and simple. -
E-mail
E-mailing has changed communication. Now telephone calls are not the go to for a quick question. E-mailing also made it possible to easily share files or exchange ideas on one's own schedule. -
Online Job Search and Resume Database
Online job searching and resume databases made finding employees so simple and easy. This broadened job searches and gave interested eligible workers a chance to search for the right job. This has enabled businesses to seek out eligible candidates and recruit for their companies. -
Windows 95
Windows 95 was one of the first easiest to use processors. Many processors today took form from windows basic models. Windows made it easy for everyone to use computers, especially in the workplace. -
Wikis
Wikis are a way to communicate and share ideas such as in the form of a blog. Wikis are used by businesses and schools to share ideas and communicate. Threads and discussion forums today are a more modern take on wikis. -
Instant Messaging
Instant messaging made it easy for employees to communicate quickly and instantly with each other in order to share ideas and or ask questions. Instant messaging has been a staple in businesses and companies for quick contact. -
Broadband
Broadband just sped up internet capabilities. Broadband enabled users to have quicker access to the online world for faster communication and knowledge retrieval. -
Google
Google made knowledge retrieval instant. Google allowed users to access information more quickly. Further, google enabled users many different places to find information and to browse for ideas and to increase knowledge. -
Wifi
Wifi made technology use and internet access so easy and versatile. Wifi meant users didn't have to stay plugged in to a connection. Users could walk around with devices and access internet. -
Blackberry
The blackberry was the first cell phone to truly promote texting and web browsing. The blackberry was designed with business men and women in mind. This device changed the way we access technology and text today. -
Skype
Skype is the modern form of video calling, regular calling (without needing a phone number), chat, and instant messaging. Skype has modernized the video call or just for regular calling when using a phone isn't practical. -
GoTo Meeting
GoTo Meeting enabled video chat along with instant messaging for conference calls to be so simple. Goto meeting also allows for phone conference without video. GoTo meeting is one of the current ways for video meetings or conference meetings to occur without needing to leave the home or have everyone in a shared office. This tool is also used for online classes. -
Pocket Projectors
Pocket projectors truly show the advancement of technology. Now projectors can fit in our pockets and can be used anywhere to display presentations or ideas from even a cell phone. Businesses and companies around the world utilize these for traveling meetings. -
Facebook
Facebook has impacted all things in good and bad ways. Facebook is a virtual network where anyone can share ideas or thoughts and connect with friends from around the world. Facebook has been used as an advertising tool or to request information or spread ideas. Facebook is one of the most used forms of social media today. -
Kindle
Kindles enabled users to read and research anywhere from an electronic device. Instead of carrying many books, users can just download hundreds of books onto their kindle e-reader and read from anywhere. This has transformed how we collect materials and puts hundreds of books at the fingertips of readers and researchers alike. -
Hands Free
Handsfree devices have allowed for phone calls to take place anywhere without the need to hold a device or have a conversation on speaker phone. Conversations are easy to be had while driving, exercising, or at crowded events. Handsfree devices take the stress of holding the phone off the user. -
iPhone
The iPhone is the most common used smartphone today. The iphone came with imessaging, wifi calling, and facetime (videochatting). This took communication to the next level. The iphone allows for texting, calling, video calling, and app usage beyond browsing the web. Iphones made it very easy for employees to stay in contact constantly. -
Siri
Siri was the first personal assistant. Since Siri, many devices have been introduced. Siri is a virtual assistant so to speak. Siri can answer questions for you, make phone calls, or send messages. Siri can pull up directions or take care of tasks on your phone. Siri is taking the place of actual assistants in the workplace. -
Apple Watch
Apple watches and other smart watches have put texting, calling, and siri at an even more accessible place. Now texting or calling is right at our fingertips on our wrists. This makes texting even a handsfree option. Many business managers and other leaders use apple watches to stay in the know while on the go.
