Uses Of Internet | Internet Safety Tips | Internet Uses

A file can be put on a “Shared Location” or onto a File Server for instant use by colleagues. Mirror servers and peer-to-peer networks can be used to ease the load of data transfer.

Internet chat and instant messaging systems allow people to stay in touch in a convenient way while working at their computers. Messages can be sent and received instantly. In addition, these systems also allow file transfer, as well as voice and video contact.

Social networking websites allow people to stay in touch with friends and family, and knowing their activities by viewing their profiles. The concept of a social networking website is to store people’s profiles and connecting them between one and another. A personal profile can include pictures and videos to be shared.

Computer users can easily connect to other computers and information stores around the world using the internet. The access can be done with or without security, authentication and encryption, depending on the needs.

Remote access is encouraging new methods of working from home and information sharing in many businesses. Using Virtual Private Network (VPN), a businessman can use a remote desktop session to access his PC in the other side of the world.

Reputable companies are establishing their online presence by developing their company websites. The websites are stuffed with information about the company’s profile, the latest news about the company, partners, and the company’s product line. 

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) started from an optional two-way voice chat provided by some of the instant messaging systems that started around the year 2000. The benefit of VoIP is that it can be free or cost much less than a normal telephone call, because the Internet carries that voice traffic. VoIP is surely a cheap solution for long distance call.

- Take good care of your credit cards information when doing business or shopping online. Avoid purchasing from suspicious looking sites. Search for information about the website that you are going to purchase something from on the search engine.

- Change your passwords often

- Make sure that you have an anti-virus program that is capable to detect a suspicious website.

This is an example of a message in a Scareware pop-up:

WARNING: YOUR COMPUTER IS VULNERABLE! CLICK HERE TO PROTECT YOURSELF!

When you click on these kinds of pop-ups, your pc will download and install malware. The program will pretend to scan your computer and then found many problems on your machine. If you want to fix those problems, you will have to pay to get the full version of the software. When you paid for the software, all those problems on your machine will miraculously dissapear!

What should you do if you enconter this kind of pop-ups:

Do not click on any close window buttons you see in the pop-up. It is better to right click on the item in the taskbar, then click close. If it doesn’t work, you should exit your browser entirely.