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Treasure of Information

                 The Internet is a hub of information. We can search and access any type of information
                 on any topic through the Internet. So, it is used extensively by people to complete their
                 projects and research.

                 Web Services

                 The Internet provides many useful services like chatting, e-mail, video conferencing, etc.,
 Prime (Ver. 2.2)-VII  which help people to connect to each other all around the world. Using these services,               CYBER SAFETY

                 organisations can exchange information and conduct meetings with their employees which

                 are located at the different places.

                 Promoting Business
                 The Internet also helps companies to promote their products online through websites and

                 social networking sites. It allows users to sell their products online.

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                 The Internet has transformed the learning from class room to virtual classrooms. These

                 days students can study by sitting at home at their own comfortable timings. Internet is
                 also used by teachers as well as students to collect information on various topics.

                 Entertainment
                 People use the Internet for entertainment. People can listen to music, watch movies and

                 play games through Internet. Internet allows people to read newspapers and magazines
                 online. There are various services on Internet like Newsgroups and Blogs where people can

                 contribute as per their interests.



                         Fun             Blogs  are virtual diaries created by  people  to share  their hobbies,
                         Fact!         thoughts with like-minded people.



                   Disadvantages of Internet

                 The Internet has many advantages for the users. But, as we know that excess of everything

                 is dangerous. So, Internet has some disadvantages also.
                 Violent Information

                 There are several websites on the Internet that have violent videos and images. This type

                 of content disturbs the mental health of children.
                 Wastage of Time

                 It is a wastage of time as with the excessive use of the Internet people get addicted to it

                 and spend lots of time on surfing.
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