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Promoting Business
The Internet helps companies promote their products online through websites and social networking
sites. It provides a platform for users to sell their products and reach a global audience.
e-Learning
The Internet has revolutionised classroom learning by enabling virtual classrooms. Students can
now study from home at their convenience. Teachers and students alike use the Internet to
collect information on various topics.
Entertainment
People use the Internet for entertainment. People can listen to music, watch movies, and play
games online. The Internet allows people to read newspapers and magazines online. There are
various services on the Internet like Newsgroups and Blogs where people can contribute as per
their interests.
Clickipedia
Blogs are virtual diaries created by people to share their hobbies and with like-minded people.
Forum
A forum is an online discussion site where people with similar interests can post messages, share
their views, and get others' ideas on a certain topic.
Clickipedia
Newsgroup is a forum on the Usenet service for the discussion of a particular topic.
Easy Communication
The Internet helps us communicate with people we cannot meet in person daily or who live far
away. Various social networking sites allow us to connect with those who are geographically
distant. One can share pictures, videos, and messages with others online using platforms like
Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Disadvantages of Internet
While the Internet offers numerous advantages, it also has its drawbacks.
Cybercrimes
Cybercrimes refer to illegal activities conducted through computers or the Internet, such as
hacking, identity theft, and online fraud. With the rise in Internet use, there has been a surge
in cyber threats, including stalking, cyberbullying, and phishing. Criminal organisations exploit
the Internet for a wide range of illegal activities, often finding it more efficient and harder
to trace than traditional crime. Some individuals misuse the Internet for malicious purposes,
including sharing private images, engaging in blackmail, or conducting data breaches.
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