Information

The Internet is a valuable resource of information on almost every topic you can imagine, and is a useful tool for any research.

Search Engines

Allow you to search for information by using keywords, this will search millions of websites and produce a list of subjects relating to the keyword entered.
Children are encouraged to look for the information to help with their schoolwork/homework.

Social Networking

There are many ways to contact others on the Internet, through the use of Emails, Instant Messengers, Chat rooms, Forums and even texting. Making contact with other people is a very popular activity amongst young people, who see it as a fun and adventurous way to extend their social lives.
People can stay in touch with friends and relatives and make new friends on the internet.
Its also possible to swap files, pictures, play interactive games online.

Online Games

Playing interactive online games (not gambling) is a very popular past time and is one of the main reasons for using the internet. They can either a game download to their computer from a website to play or play it online, either with friends or strangers who are also connected to the internet at the same time.
To do this they need internet access either via Broadband connection, (or modem).

Shopping Online

The internet has many websites created by thousands of companies and organisations selling their products, some are well know high street stores, whilst others are smaller less known companies or individuals trading from home, anywhere in the world.
You can also buy goods through goods through Auction sites such as EBAY, although you usually need a credit card to do this.
Not all sellers are reputable sellers