Advantages
The internet is the place where all kinds of information is present and even the communication process is possible using the internet. The world has now become internet dependent because of its vast advantages.
Information sharing: Information is probably the biggest advantage internet is offering. There is a huge amount of information available on the internet for just about every subject, ranging from government law and services, trade fairs and conferences, market information, new ideas and technical support. You can almost find any type of data on almost any kind of subject that you are looking for by using search engines like google, yahoo, msn, etc.
Services: Many services are provided on the internet like net banking, job searching, purchasing tickets, hotel reservations, guidance services on array of topics engulfing every aspect of life.
Communities: Communities of all types have sprung up on the internet. Its a great way to meet up with people of similar interest and discuss common issues.
E-commerce: Along with getting information on the Internet, you can also shop online. There are many online stores and sites that can be used to look for products as well as buy them using your credit card. You do not need to leave your house and can do all your shopping from the convenience of your home. It has got a real amazing and wide range of products from household needs, electronics
to entertainment.
Entertainment: Internet provides facility to access wide range of Audio/Video songs, plays films. Many of which can be downloaded. One such popular website is YouTube.
Software Downloads: You can freely download innumerable, softwares like utilities, games, music, videos, movies, etc from the Internet.
Bank Accounts : Money in your bank account is now same like money in your pocket. Yes you can login to your account and make online transactions either bank is open or close.
Buy and Sell : You can place an add to website and easily can sell on reasonable price as compare to market. You can also buy same like this by contacting the selling person.
Earn Money on Internet : Create a professional website or create a channel on video website. Run for little time and place an advertisement on your website or channel and earn money through net. You can also earn money by affiliate marketing.
Disadvantages
Although the Internet is one of man's greatest creations, it also has many disadvantages, several of which are listed in the following sections.
Theft of Personal information : Electronic messages sent over the Internet can be easily snooped and tracked, revealing who is talking to whom and what they are talking about. If you use the Internet, your personal information such as your name, address, credit card, bank details and other information can be accessed by unauthorized persons. If you use a credit card or internet banking for online shopping, then your details can also be ‘stolen’.
Negative effects on family communication : It is generally observed that due to more time spent on Internet, there is a decrease in communication and feeling of togetherness among the family members.
Internet addiction : There is some controversy over whether it is possible to actually be addicted to the Internet or not. Some researchers, claim that it is simply people trying to escape their problems in an online world.
Wasting Time : More and wrong use of net is just like people are waste their time. And they are far from sports activities. Because of it now today’s people becomes dull and faces many diseases.
Children using the Internet : Most parents do not realize the dangers involved when their children log onto the Internet. When children talk to others online, they do not realize they could actually be talking to a harmful person. Moreover, pornography is also a very serious issue concerning the Internet, especially when it comes to young children. There are thousands of pornographic sites on the Internet that can be easily found and can be a detriment to letting children use the Internet.
Health problems : Before hundred years ago there was no any concept of Internet and computers etc. Now every third person uses these things. Because of it they all the day in the home and face many health problems and diseases.
Virus threat : Today, not only are humans getting viruses, but computers are also. Computers are mainly getting these viruses from the Internet. Virus is is a program which disrupts the normal functioning of your computer systems. Computers attached to internet are more prone to virus attacks and they can end up into crashing your whole hard disk.
Spamming : It is often viewed as the act of sending unsolicited email. This multiple or vast emailing is often compared to mass junk mailings. It needlessly obstruct the entire system. Most spam is commercial advertising, often for dubious products, get-rich-quick schemes, or quasi-legal services.
Wrong News : Some fake channels and website publish wrong news on net to get more views to become famous. So always use and watch the secure and trusted websites and channels.
