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How To Fax Documents to the IRS: A Step-By-Step Guide

No matter what time of year, it’s never too early to start thinking about your taxes. While you can file taxes by mail, it can be slow and inconvenient....

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A Deep Dive Into the History of Fax Machines

Most people think of faxing as a technology of the 1980s, but the fax machine can trace its roots back much further — all the way back to the 1840s. Fax...

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What Is a Fax Number?

A fax number allows you to send and receive faxes from a dedicated phone line. Many businesses that rely on faxing include their fax number in their contact...

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How To Send a Fax From an iPhone

It’s incredible how far faxing has come. If you told people in the 20th century that technology would enable you to send a fax from a handheld cell phone...

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How To Fax Using A Printer

Fax messaging remains critical for businesses that need to securely share sensitive data and documents. However, relying on fax machines to send and receive...

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How To Fax Multiple Pages | Guide

Learning how to fax multiple pages might sound like it’s more work than sending single-page documents. However, it’s an easy process. This...

How To Fax Without A Fax Machine

Most people assume that faxing is an outdated technology that has been replaced by email. But, in reality, faxing continues to be a popular document transmission...

Fax Services Near Me

Fax Services Near Me What’s better than a fax service nearby? Faxing from wherever you are using a digital online fax service. Even in today’s...

This is How Faxing from a Computer Works

This is How Faxing from a Computer Works Faxing from a computer has transformed business communication, providing a blend of speed, convenience, and...

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What is a Fax?

What is a Fax? If you’ve ever purchased a house, visited a doctor, or signed a contract, chances are you’ve encountered a fax machine. Faxing...

A Deep Dive Into the History of Fax Machines

Most people think of faxing as a technology of the 1980s, but the fax machine can trace its roots back much further — all the way back to the 1840s. Fax...

What Is a Fax Number?

A fax number allows you to send and receive faxes from a dedicated phone line. Many businesses that rely on faxing include their fax number in their contact...