The fax machine is a symbol of obsolete technology long superseded by computer networks – but faxing is actually growing in popularity. Four years ago, I wrote a history of 160 years of faxing, saying ...

You can send a fax without a fax machine at any time, using services online like GotFreeFax or Send2Fax.

So long as you have a built-in modem, you can use Windows Fax and Scan to send and receive faxes from your computer. Learn how to use this classic program along with alternative faxing methods.