WHAT IS INTERNET? The internet is a globally connected network system that uses TCP/IP to transmit data via various types of media. The internet is a network of global exchanges – including private, public, business, academic and government networks – connected by guided, wireless and fiber-optic technologies. Internet is a World Wide Network which connects all people together on a single platform. USES OF INTERNET Internet is having a lot of features some are very basic and some are very complicated. The major uses of internet are we can do net banking , search information about anything and read news. Our daily life routine depends on internet.
Now we are going to study every use in detail.
1. USES OF INTERNET IN STUDENTS LIFE. Students have a free platform to learn throughout their lifetime. Students are using the Internet to learn new skills and even acquire degrees in professional online courses. Similarly, educators like us are using the Internet for teaching and sharing our knowledge and experience with the world. Students get study material from internet such as NCERT solutions. 2.TO PROMOTE BUSINESS We also use the Internet to promote our business. We can sell our products by using various e-Commerce solutions on the Internet. E-commerce is booming on the Internet and we can see new services and creative business starting up every single day, which in turn is creating jobs and thereby reducing unemployment. 3.ONLINE SHOPPING Shopping has become a hassle-free task now and almost anybody can order products online after comparison with other websites. Shopping sites are more interesting because of huge discounts different companies are offering customers. The customer can pay cash for delivery of a product delivered to his house in a few hours and can return the product if he is not satisfied with it. Shopping on the Internet is affordable, convenient and saves time. The Use of flipkart.com, alibaba.com, amazon.com, paytm.com, snapdeal.com etc. 4. QUICK AND FREE COMMUNICATION The Internet is undoubtedly the most effective and far-reaching communication tool we have at present. Communication on the Internet is free and fast. We all are connected with each other on various computers and IP. Skype, chat messengers, social media is common for personal and professional purposes. 5.JOB HUNTING We can find jobs on internet very easily on websites such as indeed , naukri.com , shine.com , monster etc. On these websites wee just need to upload our profile and sitting at home we can apply for jobs in any field weather it be teacher , engineer or doctor. 6. CASHLESS ECONOMY We can share or receive money by sitting at our home in just seconds using internet . Apps such as Paytm, phonepe , bhim upi etc. offer these services. This money safely transfers from one bank account to another and get’s registered. 7. TOUR AND TRAVEL Uses of Internet in tour and travelling are highly effective. We can book tickets of any concerts , trains , movies , hotels etc. in seconds. We can compare prices of different hotels by using internet and the one with suitable price we can book. 8. ENTERTAINMENT People use the internet for entertainment purpose. The availability of digital music has changed the way people listen to music. Radio stations broadcast online to increase tune and other websites such as iTunes allow you to stream and download music. Instead of taking a trip to the local video store, many people watch online movies and TV shows.