# **Uses of Internet**

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Introduction

Gone are the days when internet was only used in the offices, these days it is used as frequently at homes. In fact, everyone has an internet connection not only at home but also on their mobiles. This is to enable them to surf the internet even on the move. The situation is such that today people can miss a meal during the day but they cannot imagine their life without internet even for a few hours. Internet has become an important part of our day to day lives.
Uses of Internet at Work Place
Here is a look at the uses of internet at work place:

  1. Communicate
    One of the main reasons why internet is essential at work place is for the purpose of communicating. Internet facilitates emails and chats that make communication easy among employees. Reaching out to the clients has also become easier with the help of internet.
  2. Share Ideas
    Internet enables us to share ideas through different broadcast platforms. This has made it is easier to share ideas with large number of people at the same time.
  3. Research
    Any project requires a good amount of research and internet is a great help when it comes to conducting research activities. All the information you require can be found within no time on the internet.
  4. Promote Business
    Internet these days has become a powerful tool for promoting businesses. Different social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have not only helped big businesses grow bigger but have also encouraged small businesses reach out to masses and make their presence felt.
  5. Knowledge Sharing
    Knowledge sharing among clients can easily be done through internet. You can build PR to grow your business by way of internet.

**Uses of Internet at Home** Just as it is used in the offices, internet is used for various purposes at home as well. Here is a look at some of the common uses of internet at home: 1. **Communicate** Internet has brought our friends and family closer. You can communicate with any of your relatives, friends or family members at any time of the day you want if you have an internet connection. 2. **Entertainment** From watching movies to playing games to surfing social media – internet is a complete source of entertainment. At home, people mostly use it for the purpose of entertainment. 3. **Stay Updated** Internet acquaints us with the latest happenings around the world. People no longer like turning on news channels on their televisions. News apps have become the new way to stay updated with the latest news. **Conclusion** Internet has made our lives extremely comfortable as well as interesting. Internet is such a useful tool that helps us with so many things during the day that we cannot think of our life without it now. However, just as excess of everything is bad the over usage of internet is also bad for our mental, physical and social health. We must thus use it wisely for our benefit and refrain from over indulgence.
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