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Uses of a Computer Network

A computer network helps is the following ways.

• Information can be accessed and maintained among network users.
• Multiple users can share a single hardware like a printer.

• The users can share fi les across the network.

After gaining the knowledge about a computer network and its uses, now let’s learn
about Internet and its role in our lives.

Internet

A well-organised and managed network of millions of computers connected all over the
world is called Internet. It is also called the global network of computers. The computers
connected over the Internet can share and exchange all kinds of information like text,
graphics, audio and video. The Internet has changed the modern life to a great extent.

The users can fi nd every kind of information on the Internet. It provides the users with a
huge range of applications.

Uses of Internet

Internet helps us in many ways. Let’s learn about some of them.

Searching

The users can get any kind of information on various
subjects such as education, health and sports. There are

various websites available for searching information.

Communication

We can send and receive information having text,
graphics, sounds and videos anytime and anywhere with
the help of electronic mails (e-mails). We can get in touch
with our family members and friends residing away from

us. We can also convey our thoughts and opinions in
various discussion forms on diff erent websites.

Online Education
There are various electronic learning (e-learning) websites

through which education is easily accessible. Students
can access the required study material in the form of
worksheets, tutorials and video lessons on the Internet.

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