The Internet is a global network. It connects computers and communication systems around the world and provides access to various information resources. The largest repository of information.
The Internet opens up many opportunities for users:
- Sending the necessary files and information via e-mail;
- Personal visual communication at a distance, using webcams and conversational cues, becomes available;
- Search for up-to-date information regardless of time and location;
- Posting your own information online;
- You can find almost any person and information about them;
- It gives you the opportunity to become part of a group of like-minded people located in different parts of the world;
- It has a lot of opportunities to brighten up your leisure time: movies, games, music;
- You can order the delivery of goods from anywhere in the world;
- It opens up opportunities for stable earnings without leaving home;
- Training opportunities, including for people with disabilities. Obtaining additional education;
- The Internet has become the basis for the development of many technologies, such as enterprise robotization, smart homes, etc;
- With the right approach, it can become an effective memory and logic trainer.
You can find an answer to almost any question, the main thing is to formulate your query correctly and choose the right keywords.
But despite all the positive functions of the Internet related to the “extraction” and transmission of the necessary information, there are points that should be paid special attention to.
- The likelihood of receiving unreliable information remains high. Unfortunately, there is no liability for misleading the user;
- The possibility of e-commerce opens up the field of activity for fraudsters who can gain access to personal information and bank cards;
- Decreased desire for “live” communication between people;
- Refusal to search for information in print media;
- Uncontrolled visits to websites are dangerous for the immature child’s psyche.
What you can find on the global network directly depends on your goals, capabilities, and skills. Internet technologies are not standing still, but are rapidly evolving and opening up incredible prospects. But to protect yourself and your loved ones from the undesirable effects of the Internet, you need to arm yourself with knowledge.