How the internet has changed our lives

April 1, 2018 12:11 AM

The internet has, no doubt, changed the world we live in. People of all generations are highly dependent on the internet for even their daily routine tasks. The technological advancement caused by the internet has revolutionized the way we do things and it has highly affected our lives. We cannot live without the internet and we’re addicted and highly dependent on such level that we cannot even imagine a world without it. We are completely dependent on the internet for, even, doing all the basic tasks of our everyday lives – from making up an online schedule, sending emails, sharing information online, online shopping, etc. There are a lot of ways the internet has changed our daily lives, and we’re going to discuss some of the prominent ways.

Information at your finger tips

Most of us haven’t experienced the time when one has to refer to Encyclopedia for any information. Long gone are the days of going to the Encyclopedia because all the information, nowadays, is provided at your fingertips and just one search away. Because of online search engines, you can find information on any topic in just a matter of seconds. We have, now, access to the information like never before. All you need to know is to come up with an idea and the internet will help you in finding all the relevant information you want in order to understand the concept completely.

Buy anything from online stores

We all used to go to shopping malls and stores to buy anything we need. The concept of online shopping has prevailed recently all-around the world. This concept removes the middleman from the selling process and provides huge discounts and home delivery. It has given buying power to people because of online hyper-competitive e-stores. Also, it has enabled people all over the world to auctioning and e-commerce without investing a huge amount of money in a store, inventory, and other tangible expenses.

Change in communications framework

The most prominent change in our daily lives that have occurred after the advent of the internet is the change in means of communication. In old days, the only form to communicate was via a physical letter that would often take a week or two to reach the recipient. The internet has provided the e-mail and social messenger applications that help people send their messages and even other files within seconds. All these instant messaging, emails or Facebook updates have only become possible because of the internet.

Business and entertainment

It has not just changed the daily lives of people but also provides business to companies all around the world. Businesses and companies rely heavily on high-speed internet and reliable internet packages. The internet has also entirely changed our TV experience. We are no longer dependent on a TV set for our favorite TV show and movies. Now we can watch any show or movies whenever we want and whenever we want.

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