Few benefits of going online

The Internet has been around for quite some time now but only a few people are seeing the benefits and are actually enjoying it. Not everyone is online because not all has access to it and not all who do have access are online. Some people see a lot of disadvantages with going online but to those who are willing to use it, below are a few benefits of going online.

Access to information – by the use of your preferred website or search engine, you can have access to millions of information about pretty much everything online. Be careful with some of the details you read online though as some may be inaccurate or are just based on personal opinion on the matter. You can even access episodes for the drama series you missed to watch via the Internet. Other things you can include: research, shopping, bank transactions, hotel research and reservations, plane schedule and booking, and so much more.

Not time consuming – because you have access to a lot of things via the click of your mouse and a few types on your keyboard, you can save a lot of time. Compared to before when you would have to drive up to the mall or fall in line for the bank, with online transactions, you can forget about all of those hassles and finish your transactions easily.

Connectivity – with online social networks and instant messaging platforms (most are free), you can stay connected with your friends and family, even those who are in different places or in different countries. You can even stay updated with what’s happening to your friends if they give you access to their profiles – you can see their updates, where they have been, the pictures they took, and more.

Flexibility – before, you would need a computer and a LAN connection to get to the Internet but nowadays, you would only need a smartphone to stay online and access the things you need.

Free resources – by joining forums or social networks for groups for professionals same as that of your field, you can get free advice and free resources. There are a lot of friendly people online who are willing to share their knowledge and the places where you could get things that you need such as school or study materials.

Money saver – because you wouldn’t have to go out far from your computer or cellphone anymore, you wouldn’t have to spend money on gas or on the bus and the parking lot when going to the mall or the library or anywhere you need to be to get the things that you need. A lot of things for sale online can also come at a cheaper price especially those coming from sellers that lists used items. No need to get to specific places that offers specific products as you would only need to wait for the delivery when you order them online.

The Internet is of course the same as many other things, there are also disadvantages when you use it for the wrong reasons. So whilst you are enjoying the benefits of going online, you should also practice responsible browsing.

Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
http://www.cyberethics.info/cyethics1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186&Itemid=83&lang=en
http://www.meditec.com/online-training-course/