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APPLICATIONS OF INTERNET
The Internet has become an important part of our lives. Let us now discuss in detail the important applications of
Internet.
Communication
“Communication— the human connection is the key to personal and career success”.
—Paul J Meyer
This is a very important application on the Internet. It has shrunk the whole world into a small gadget.
• Email: Electronic mail is sending and receiving messages using electronic medium over the Internet. It is the most
convenient, reliable, fastest and inexpensive way of sending and receiving information amongst people. Mails can
be sent using a unique email address from their email account.
• Chatting: It is text based exchange of messages on a real time transmission over the Internet. It feels like talking to
each other in person. It is an interactive place for online meetings and conferences.
• Video Conferencing: It is telecommunication between two or more people using video/audio transmission. It is a
visual interaction between a group of people where the geographical distance can be removed. It’s a new way of
interaction where you can share your screen, online documents or even whiteboards.
Searching Information
The Internet helps to locate information from the World Wide Web using search
engines. These are websites that allow the users to search for any information using
keywords or phrases.
Social Networking
Social Networking refers to connecting with people using the Internet 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.
Examples are Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Online Games and Entertainment
The online mode has become a new generation entertainment medium. You can
watch movies/series online, play games, listen to music, etc. There are online
applications that allow you to even play musical instruments online. You can play
games in teams with other people on this virtual platform.
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