use of vs the use of

[Our Tort System]

Hello,

Which wording do you find natural?

1. How does one go about contacting another person without the use of phones, computers, regular mail?
2. How does one go about contacting another person without use of phones, computers, regular mail?

Thanks in advance!
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[Mister Micawber]

#1 seems much more natural to me, OTS.
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[Our Tort System]

Thank you, MM!
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