5 Terrific Uses of the Internet
The internet has become a recognizable presence in most of our lives and beyond, providing us with an extraordinary information and has also essentially changed the way we socialize, communicate, shop and even do politics. But for those who are yet to start online, what are the major benefits that await.
Source of Information
The internet brings the world access to useful information and for most this is still the main reason to log in. For example, someone who has questions about health can refer to health website free of charge to find information that may only have been accessible in the past by investing in medical books or consulting a doctor. Many websites keep their content up-to-date by calling upon contributors.
Socializing
The most revolutionary socialization and communication channel the internet has brought up is that of email. Emails help people send instant messages to other people regardless of where they are around the world. Before the arrival of the internet, someone in Canada who wanted to send a letter to a friend in another country would have had to wait for days or weeks for it to arrive.
The world is increasingly using the internet to socialize and keep in touch with friends and family. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn enable people to discuss and share all aspects of their lives with t friends.
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Shopping and Money
The internet has transformed the way we shop. Almost every business that sells goods and services has an online presence providing customers with the option to buy anything directly from their site. Vast arrays of online shops have emerged, like Amazon, whilst websites such as eBay allows customers to buy and sell in auction to get the best deal.
People can also log on to view their bank accounts details, transact funds and communicate with their banks from wherever they around the globe. This has made many more proactive in managing their finances.
Entertainment
The internet is increasingly becoming the main source of entertainment as millions of users have access music, games, films and books. Rather than buying physical books, DVDs and CDs, websites provide the media in a digital form.
Business
Almost every organization has a website, from small start ups to multinational businesses. Websites helps businesses inform their prospective and existing clients about what they offer, how to contact them and allow customers to directly communicate and transact with them.
