internet and applications Flashcards

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what is the internet

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The Internet is a global network of many computers and other electronic devices. With the Internet, it’s possible to access almost any information, communicate with anyone else in the world.

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what are applications

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Internet Applications is the type of applications that use the internet for operating successfully, by using the internet for fetching, sharing and displaying the information from systems.
The internet has a few major applications like 
electronic mail  (email) services, web browsing,
 peer to peer networking.
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benefits of the internet

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  1. communication-you are able to talk to each other even if you are far apart.
  2. information-you are able to learn and ask questions with an immediate answer.
  3. making money and selling –the internet is a great way to publicise you items you would like to sell.
  4. entertainment – when you are bored you are able to enjoy watching and playing games.

These are the main benefits of the internet.

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disadvantages of the internet

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  1. Addiction – If any person is spending way to much time on the Internet, this the meaning of and addiction to the internet.
  2. bullying or crime -cyberbullying is also increasing rapidly over the years. Sometimes, you can be tracked on the Internet by hackers they can steal your personal information.
    3.health issues -If you are surfing the Internet frequently, playing games and spending too much time on the computer, it can also lead to obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
    Depressions -The Internet also becomes a reason lead to depression as many people tend to compare their lives with others on social networking sites.
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