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USES OF

INTERNET
Prepared by:Shania Joan Lopez
What is internet?
The Internet is a vast network that connects computers all over the world. Through the Internet, people
can share information and communicate from anywhere with an Internet connection.
USES OF
INTERNET
1.COMMUNICATION- is all about how we talk to each other and share important things. The Internet
has email, instant messaging, social media, online discussion forums, video, and voice calls for the major
portion of communication.
2. E-Commerce-is about buying and selling things on the Internet. It’s like shopping, but the Internet
allows you to do it from your computer or phone instead of going to a physical store.

3. Content Creation Using AI


With artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, the Internet offers tools to generate content autonomously.
These AI-powered content generators can produce articles, blog posts, product descriptions, and social
media captions based on specific input or prompts.
4. Online Banking
The Internet has been the most important factor in introducing Net Banking. We can transfer money from
our mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
5. Education
In today’s world, the Internet has new ways for our research and education. With the Internet, we can
access online databases and libraries, take online courses, collaborate with others, find tutorials and
resources, and attend classes online.
6. Entertainment
Entertainment and media have become much easier and more fun because of the Internet. The following
features of the Internet showcase how we can create videos, share them online, and watch any video we
want.
7.Health
In today’s world, the Internet has changed how we care for our health and well-being by making it easier
to stay healthy, get the support we need, and connect with others in similar situations.
8.Booking Tickets
Gone are the days of standing in long queues to purchase movie tickets or making tedious phone calls to
book flights and hotels. With the Internet, we can now easily book movie tickets or plan our travel with
just a few clicks.
9.Social Impact
Social Impact and Activism are about how people use the Internet to make a difference and improve
society by using viral content to spread messages and letting regular people share news and opinions.

10.Converting Files
The Internet also offers various tools and services for converting files from one format to another.
Whether converting a document from PDF to Word, an image from JPEG to PNG, or a video from one
format to another, online file conversion services simplify the process.

11.Video Editing
In the past, professional video editing required expensive equipment and specialized software. Now, with
the help of the Internet, many platforms offer user-friendly interfaces and a range of editing features.
INTERNET TERMS
AND DEFINITIONS
Web-is the common name for the World Wide Web, a subset of the Internet consisting of the pages that can be
accessed by a Web browser. The Web is a way to access information through the internet. The Web is a model for
sharing information using the Internet.
Email- Electronic mail, commonly shortened to “email,” is a communication method that uses electronic devices to
deliver messages across computer networks. "Email" refers to both the delivery system and individual messages that are
sent and received.
Social media- refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange
information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.
Online gaming- is simply the playing of a video game over the internet, usually with friends. Online games can be played
on any number of devices from dedicated video games consoles such as PlayStations, Xboxes, and Nintendo Switches, to
PCs, laptops and mobile phones.
Software update- is typically a release containing enhancements to the current version. An upgrade is a whole new
version of software that represents a significant change or major improvement.
HTML - stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. HTML is the standard markup language for creating Web pages. HTML
describes the structure of a Web page. HTML consists of a series of elements. HTML elements tell the browser how to
display the content
URL- stands for Uniform Resource Locator. A URL is nothing more than the address of a given unique resource on the
Web. In theory, each valid URL points to a unique resource. Such resources can be an HTML page, a CSS document, an
image, etc.
Bit (binary digit) - is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store. A bit is always in one of two
physical states, similar to an on/off light switch. The state is represented by a single binary value, usually a 0 or 1.
However, the state might also be represented by yes/no, on/off or true/false.
Byte-In most computer systems, a byte is a unit of data that is eight binary digits long. A byte is the unit most computers
use to represent a character such as a letter, number or typographic symbol. Each byte can hold a string of bits that need
to be used in a larger unit for application purposes.
Upload- uploading means sending data or a file from your computer to somewhere on the Internet.
Download- Downloading means receiving data or a file from the Internet on your computer.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)- is a networking protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information
systems. HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. HTTP functions as a request-response
protocol in the client-server computing model.
https- Hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, which is the primary protocol used to
send data between a web browser and a website. HTTPS is encrypted in order to increase security of data transfer.

MODEM and a ROUTER are two of the most common devices found in a home network setup. A modem is connected
to an internet service provider (ISP), while a router creates a local area network (LAN). Both devices are essential for a
functioning home network.
ENCRYPTION - is used to protect data from being stolen, changed, or compromised and works by scrambling data
into a secret code that can only be unlocked with a unique digital key.
Web bot-A bot - short for robot and also called an internet bot - is a computer program that operates as an agent for
a user or other program or to simulate a human activity. Bots are normally used to automate certain tasks, meaning
they can run without specific instructions from humans.
Search engine - is a web-based tool that enables users to locate information on the World Wide Web. Popular
examples of search engines are Google, Yahoo!, and MSN Search.
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