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YouTube: It is a video sharing site where users can watch, share,
like, download and upload videos. It was created in 2005 but
Google bought it in 2006.
WhatsApp: It is an instant messaging service that allows you to send
messages, pictures and videos and even voice recordings over the
Internet. It was launched in 2009 and is now owned by Meta. It is more
popular as an app.
Other Uses
Many services are now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking, online
education, online ticket booking, hotel reservations and online storage. Often, these services
are either not available offline or cost more.
Requirements to Connect to Internet
The things required for having an Internet connection are:
Computer System: It is an integrated system with all the different
types of input, output, processing and storage devices.
Cable Lines: These help in establishing a link between the
different computers and the servers.
Modem: It stands for Modulator-Demodulator. Modem transfers
digital information over cable lines.
Web Browser: It is a software program which helps the user in
opening and displaying the different web pages. The different types
of web browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox,
Opera, etc.
ISP: It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a company
that provides Internet access on payment of a monthly fee.
Some of the ISPs are MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam
Limited), BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), Jio, Airtel,
Vodafone Idea, etc.
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