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Searching Information: The Internet allows users to locate
                    information from the World Wide Web using search engines.
                    There are websites available over the Internet that allow the
                    users to search for any information using keywords or phrases.






                                                                  Social Networking: It refers to connecting with
                                                                  people online to share information, thoughts or
                                                                  simply to socialise. There are many websites that
                                                                  provide social networking interfaces to connect
                                                                  people from anywhere in the world. For example,
                                                                  Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.





                    Online Games and Entertainment:  The online
                    mode has become a new generation entertainment
                    medium. You can watch movies and cartoons, play
                    games, listen to music online. There are online
                    applications  that  allow  you  to  even  play  musical
                    instruments online.


                                                    E-commerce:  It’s  a  new  way  of  doing  business  that  involves
                                                  buying  and  selling  products  and  services  over  the  Internet. It
                                                  addresses  the  needs  of  the  customer  and  provides  a  better
                                                  platform  for  the  vendors.  Although  this  platform  can  be
                                                  vulnerable to fraud, it is still considered popular and economical
                                                  amongst entrepreneurs.



                    Education:  There are online classes,  tutorials,
                    study material, and even university courses that are
                    available online. You cannot only study through the
                    World  Wide  Web  but  also  take  exams  and  receive
                    degrees for the same.




                                                        Online  Banking:  The  Internet  is widely used for  banking
                                                      activities, which has helped them reduce manual errors. Basic
                                                      functions like deposits and withdrawals can be done easily
                                                      without physically visiting the branch. It also helps to maintain
                                                      a customer database online.




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