UNIT II

B. Sc. (Hons.) – II Semester

Course Title: Fundamental of IT (CABSVO2005)
Under VOC Category of FYUP
Dr. Shabbir H. DAY-9 Date: 04.03.2024

Various Applications of the Internet

Internet Applications are online tools that rely on the internet to fetch, share, and display
information from servers, enabling their successful operation. The internet has helped people
to learn many things irrespective of the field. There are numerous application of internet in
today's world.

Following are the top 10 applications of Internet are:

1. Communication
2. Web Browsing
3. Online Shopping
4. Real-Time Update
5. Social Media
6. Job Search
7. Education
8. Travel
9. Stock Market Update
10. Video Conferencing

1. Communication
Communication refers to exchanging ideas
and thoughts between or among people to
create understanding. The communication
process involves the elements of source,
encoding, channel, receiver, decoding, and
feedback. In organizations, both formal and
informal communications simultaneously take
place. Formal communications refer to official

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communications in orders, notes, circulars, agenda, minutes, etc. Apart from formal
communications, informal grapevine communications also exist. Informal
communications are usually in the form of rumors, whispers, etc. They are unofficial,
unrecorded, and spread very fast.

2. Web Browsing
Web Browsing is one of the applications of the internet. A web browser is a program
that helps the user to interact with all the data in the WWW (World Wide Web). There
are many web browsers present in today's world. Some of them are as follows:

– Google Chrome
– Firefox
– Safari
– Internet Explorer
– Opera
– Microsoft Edge
– Netscape

NOTE: The first web browser, WorldWideWeb, was developed in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee for the
NeXT Computer and introduced to his colleagues at CERN in March 1991. Much later it was renamed
Nexus.

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3. Online Shopping
The era of the internet took shopping into a new market concept, where many virtual
shops are available 24x7. The shops provide all the necessary details of a product on
their website, so the user can choose as per their needs.

4. Real-Time Update
The internet makes things easier. One can quickly get an update on the things
happening in real-time in any part of the world. For example, sports, politics, business,
finance, etc. The internet is very useful in many decisions based on real-time updates.

5. Social Media
Social media is a place where the user can communicate with anyone, like friends,
family, classmates, etc. User can promote their businesses on social media as well.
We can also post our thoughts, pictures and videos with our friends on social media.

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6. Job Search
The internet has brought a revolution in the field of Jobs. The candidate can search
for their dream job, apply and get it very easily. Even companies nowadays post their
need on the internet and hire candidates as per their skills based on the job role.
There are many platforms which are primarily doing this. Some of them are listed
below:

– LinkedIn
– Monster.com
– Naukari.com
– Indeed
– Glassdoor
– Upwork

7. Education
The Internet has a vital role in the education field. It became an effective tool in both
teaching and learning. Teachers can upload their notes or learning videos on the
websites with the help of the internet. It made the learning process more diverse and
joyful.

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8. Travel
Users can easily search for their favourite tourist places worldwide and plan their trips.
One can book holiday trips, cabs, hotels, flight tickets, clubs, etc., with the help of the
Internet. Some websites that provide these facilities are as follows:

– goibibo.com
– makemytrip.com
– olacabs.com
– ixigo
– Yatra.com
– IRCTC

9. Stock Market Update

A stock market update refers to the latest information and news related to the financial
markets, particularly the stock market. The stock market is where individuals buy and
sell publicly traded company shares. Stock market updates include vital data and
statistics, like the current prices of major stocks, individual stock prices, trading
volumes, market capitalization, and price movements.

10. Video Conferencing

Video conferencing means using computers to provide a video link between two or
more people. It allows users in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings. We
can also see them instead of just talking to someone on the telephone. Video
conferencing is a widely accepted mode of communication among businesses,
houses, and other organizations.

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 Method of connecting to the Internet
Internet connection options vary by Internet Service Provider (ISP) and by region. Customers
should consider some of the following factors before selecting an Internet package and Internet
connection type: connection speed or bandwidth, cost, availability, reliability, and
convenience. Some of the most widely used Internet connections are described below:

Mobile
Many cell phone and smartphone providers offer voice plans with Internet access. Mobile
Internet connections provide good speeds and allow us to access the Internet.

WiFi Hotspots
Wifi Hotspots are sites that offer Internet access over a wireless local area network (WLAN)
by way of a router that then connects to an Internet service provider. Hotspots utilize WiFi
technology, which allows electronic devices to connect to the Internet or exchange data
wirelessly through radio waves. Hotspots can be phone-based or free-standing, commercial or
free to the public.

Dial-Up
Dial-up connections require users to link their
phone line to a computer in order to access the
Internet. This particular type of connection—also
referred to as analog—does not permit users to
make or receive phone calls through their home
phone service while using the Internet. Now more
outdated, a dial-up connection used to be among
the most common Internet connection type.

Broadband

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This high-speed Internet connection is provided through either
cable or telephone companies. One of the fastest options
available, broadband Internet uses multiple data channels to
send large quantities of information. The term broadband is
shorthand for broad bandwidth. Broadband Internet
connections such as DSL and cable are considered high-
bandwidth connections. Although many DSL connections can
be considered broadband, not all broadband connections are
DSL.

DSL
DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, uses existing 2-wire copper telephone line
connected to one's home so service is delivered at the same time as landline telephone service.
Customers can still place calls while surfing the Internet.

Cable
Cable Internet connection is a form of broadband access. Through use of a cable modem, users
can access the Internet over cable TV lines. Cable modems can provide extremely fast access
to the Internet, making a cable connection a viable option for many.

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Satellite
In certain areas where broadband connection is not yet offered, a satellite Internet option may
be available. Similar to wireless access, satellite connection utilizes a modem.

ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) allows users to send data, voice and video
content over digital telephone lines or standard telephone wires. The installation of an ISDN
adapter is required at both ends of the transmission—on the part of the user as well as the
Internet access provider.

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There are quite a few other Internet connection options available, including T-1 lines, T-3 lines,
OC (Optical Carrier) and other DSL technologies.

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