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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.  You  can  also  play  games  with
                    your friends 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.




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