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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)- A URL is the address of a website or a web page

on the internet. Just like your home has an address, every website has a URL so
computers know where to find it.

Advantages of Internet

• You can get information on any topic of your interest easily.

• You can send and receive e-mail messages at a very fast speed.

• You can play online games and make new friends.
• You can exchange text messages with your friends through chatting.

• You can do video conferencing with a group of people.

• You can listen to music and watch movies.

• You can buy books, dresses, and other products.

Disadvantages of Internet

• Many people make friends and play games on the Internet. But there is no
direct connection with friends and family in reality.

• All information you get on the Internet is not fully accurate.

• People spend more time surfing irrelevant websites which may affect their work
or study.

• Cybercrime is common nowadays on the Internet. Your personal information

can be misused on the Internet.
• There is plenty of inappropriate content available on the Internet which may

not be suitable for children.

Requirements for the Internet

Computer System

To use Internet, your primary need is a computer or a mobile device.

Modem

Another requirement for connecting to the Internet is a modem. A

modem is a short form for Modulator/Demodulator. It is a device
that receives data from the Internet and sends data from your
computer to the Internet. There are two main types of modem:

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