The internet is nothing short of a life-saver. We cannot survive without the internet even for a few minutes. We have reached a stage where we have become over dependent on the internet and expect it to bail us out every single time. We no longer take decisions simply based on what we hear or some advices we receive. We go to the web and check the veracity of what has been told us. This has become a common phenomenon and it makes sense as well.
There is so much data available on the internet that we might as well make use of it. Browsing the internet is like taking a second opinion on anything. The search engines and websites these days have become so interactive and personalized because of the advent of artificial intelligence. The websites these days are built on robust machine learning algorithms that keep learning with exposure to more information and data. A classic example of this is an e-commerce website that ensures that its customers have to put minimal effort in searching for the product that they are looking to buy. Each product is classified into different categories and upon searching one product of a particular category we see that there are many other suggestions that pop up. This enables the customers to select from a plethora of options in front of them.
It is no longer a novelty to own a Wi-Fi router. When we purchased Wi-Fi routers earlier, their lifetime was more than it is now. My first router worked very well for nearly 7 years. With time, the durability of electronic products has reduced. My second router lasted for a modest 3 years. It is pretty straightforward to learn how to configure a home network. One can simply browse it on the internet. One can find the instructions to configure a Wi-Fi router in a manual that comes along with it. A home network includes different devices that are connected to the same network. This enables one device to communicate with another device and give/take instructions to perform certain operations. A home network should be protected using strong encryption methods/passwords. This will prevent external unknown devices from connecting to the home network and causing damage to the native devices.
The internet is a great asset that can be used for the benefit and development of society but at the same time the internet can be used as a weapon to cause disruption. There are many cynical people who misuse the internet for their personal benefits. Hence, it is important to be cautious with the personal information that is accessible through the internet. Also, people should be mindful of the safety of the websites they visit. There are many instances where malicious viruses have entered the device and caused the loss of information.
