A modem is a telecommunications device that converts an analog phone signal to and from a digital signal. It demodulates the incoming analog signal from a phone line and converts it into a digital signal for the computer. It then modulates the outgoing digital signal from the computer to an analog signal for a conventional phone line. Typical modem speeds are 28.8 Kbps and 56. A standard technology and format for compressing audio files.
Users can enhance the pages by adding text, photographs, audio clips, animation and more.
A user must download and install a specific plug-in for a specific feature. These programs tend to be free and increase the multimedia capabilities of browsers. Portal Portal is a new term generally relating to a destination or gateway site of the World Wide Web. The purpose of this anchor site is to serve as a starting point for users. It tends to be a one-stop shop for many of the tools and features the Internet has to offer.