The Internet has taken over the world. Some may try to dismiss this as an exaggeration but this is closer to the truth than you might think. Many don’t realize that they spend 13 hours every week surfing the World Wide Web.
Three names have dominated the web and have changed the virtual landscape. Google, Facebook and Youtube have dominated the lives of many users. Facebook gets viewed on an average of 15 minutes a day by each subscriber.
It is a regular habit for most people to be updated through Facebook about the significant events of their friends' lives. And then you snoop around looking at photos of your friends’ friends and their friends’ friends and send friend requests to whoever looks interesting. But no one can deny that the major reason for checking Facebook is to see all the messages, posts and pictures you have been tagged in.
Social networking sites have changed peoples' perception of distance. Getting in touch with your high school crush is now a breeze and maybe you are brave enough to say what you have always wanted to say now that you are given a chance. Social media is such a fun a way to interact with people and Facebook has streamlined the process by providing a convenient venue.
Sites like Google, Yahoo, AOL and YouTube are some of the major players that have changed the Internet experience. People spend countless hours online and it is not usually because of academic research. It is likely that you have also looked at various file sharing websites for free applications or online coupon codes for cheaper software.
Downloading movies is another goal for most people who don’t want to buy expensive DVDs. Who would spend $7 to watch a movie when they come for free online? You can view videos about everything when you're online.
This is exemplified by the success of Youtube which has 128 million visitors every month. You have undoubtedly spent a considerable amount of time laughing at funny clips and watching music videos. You are familiar with how Internet sensations like Justin Bieber started out as a couple of grainy clips of a cute singing kid on YouTube.
These days, everything is on YouTube. Feeling a bit nostalgic for an episode of Cheers or Friends? If that’s the case then you know exactly where to look.
Then there’s Google. It is often labeled as the world's most user-friendly search engine. It has become the gateway to breaking news, fan sites, new music, business trends, comedy sites, researches, beauty tips, fashion advice and many more.
Google organizes the Internet into a large library where you can get information on anything and even purchase different software. Look at various discount coupons for various types of software offered online and make your Internet experience better in terms of speed and efficiency. Computers are the reason for many of the advancements in our lives and that is a fact that can never be denied.
