Friday, October 06, 2006

Internet Worldwide

Since the 90’s, computers have certainly become part of our everyday lives. As we did with televisions and phones, we now add computers to our necessity list. Without them, most of us would go insane. We structure our lives around their abilities. Since the Internet spans worldwide, this isn’t just Americans who feel this need for the phenomenal machines.

The worldwide Internet allows us to be a little bit lazier with our daily chores and errands. While we used to spend a chunk of our free time running to the bank to deposit a check, we no longer have to deal with this burden. Direct deposit and online banking have washed many of us free of these daily hassles.
Shopping is a key factor when it comes to the Internet. A worldwide availability of pretty much anything you desire can be found. Fortunately it doesn’t stop there. Not only can you avoid the chaos of vicious shoppers, but also you can get the best deal available by sorting through various web sites who offer the same products, but at different costs. At Christmas time, this method of shopping can be rather choice. No more fighting crowds and standing in lines, just you, peace and quiet, and a laptop.

The world-wide-web has certainly made anything and everything more attainable. Who’d of thought you could purchase a car online. Ebay is a prime example of where many retail stores have lost a considerable amount of business. Why pay more in a store, when you can pay less sitting at home.

The Internet has not only aided us in shopping and banking, but it also provides a cheap form of communication. We can easily chat worldwide with friends and family. Instant messaging has become all-the rage. Why spend money on a long distance phone call when you can chat for hours for free. The option is even available to see others via a web cam. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the Internet.

I believe that this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the world-wide-web. What is yet to come? We’ve attained so much new in such a short time. One thing is for sure; the Internet will continue to change the way we do things and the way we live.

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