Today the scope of internet usage has become very unlimited. In its early stages, the Internet was very limited in scope and was used only for exchanging information about scientific and defense work.

But with the advent of Internet access to the common man, the scope of its use has increased and today it is being used in unlimited areas and the Internet has become an integral part of our lives today. Today, the use of the Internet is felt in many things. Such as: -

For entertainment,

For banking,

To transfer any document by mail,

To communicate with each other,

To make new friends,

You can study online,

Shopping can be done at home,

To read the news,

Can pay mobile, electricity, phone bills,

For business promotion,

Dissemination, for advertising,

To get any kind of information etc. etc.,

Today the Internet is being used in almost every field. Today people without internet and day without internet is not good, it seems like there is nothing in life without internet. Internet usage is found to be as follows: -

1. Communication: -

Communication means transmitting information from one place to another through writing, speaking or any other means. Today, millions, billions of people need the Internet to communicate with each other, to connect with each other.

Through the Internet, one person can communicate with another person who lives far away. Through the Internet, people can communicate not only through text messages but also through video conferencing. Communication is a very important gift that the Internet has given to people. People get to know each other in a matter of minutes through the internet. It saves a lot of time and any information can easily get from one place to another.

2. Education: -

In today's era many online tutorials, online courses have been started, through which students can learn any subject from home. The best medium for online learning is YouTube, which provides online tutorials to people through the internet.

Whatever we learn through video, we remember for a long time, or the tutorials we learned through video, we understand it very easily.

Many colleges, universities, institutes, etc. now offer online courses and they charge a fee for the online course which benefits both the student and the online tutor and some websites also provide online course certificates. It is very important to have internet in education nowadays, without internet you can't learn any new subject.

3. Research: -

The Nepali meaning of research is research. Researchers have to study a lot of books to do research on anything, but if those researchers spend a lot of time studying books, they will spend a lot of time reading books and they will not be able to do research.

But with the advent of the Internet, it can do hours of work in minutes. No researcher needs to read the book much anymore because now researchers can search the internet for whatever information they want and the internet gives results in seconds. With the advent of the Internet, researchers have become more and more interested in the world of research, which allows them to save time and do better research.

4. Friendship and dating: -

With the advent of the Internet, people around the world have begun to connect with one another. It used to be very boring when we were alone when we didn't have internet, but since the internet has come, we have never felt lonely because the world of internet is rich with friends.

As social media becomes more popular these days, people are thinking of making new friends to overcome their loneliness and in such a situation they open an account on social media and there are many strangers to be found on the internet. Even when talking to each other, they get to know each other a lot.

Nowadays, users are flocking to dating sites, which means more and more people are finding their love online through the internet, for which many dating sites are being created.

5. Real Time Updates: -

With the advent of the internet, we can get information from all over the world in minutes. Through the internet, you can know what's happening in the world right now, that is, you can get information about all the events in the world in minutes.

When we didn't have internet we had to wait a day or two for any news but internet has made the world easier which means people can get current news from anywhere on their mobile or computer.

6. Shopping: -

Many people nowadays shop online. Ever since the option of online shopping came on the internet, people have started shopping online from home, which has saved people time, energy and money.

You don't have to go anywhere to shop online, for that you have to have internet and a device that can run internet. Only then can we or you go to the online shopping website to order your goods and according to your location your goods will reach your doorstep.

The advantage of online shopping is that you can see the price of any product on many websites and you can buy from the site you want.

You can buy this order.

For example, Daraz Company in Nepal has given us the facility to buy goods from home.

7. Job Searching: -

Today, hundreds of job portals are available where job seekers can find work by uploading their biodata. There is so much competition for jobs these days that people are always looking for jobs.

Many students go looking for a job after completing their studies but can't find a job anywhere, so they seem to have the last option to look for a job online. You can search for jobs according to your qualifications in online employment portals.

8. Blogging: -

There is so much competition for employment these days that people can't do anything even after reading, so many people with knowledge of the internet make money by blogging online.

Blogging online or uploading videos to YouTube is a great way to make money at home. Today, with the advent of internet, the craze of blogging has increased so much that people enter the field of blogging from class 10 and exchange information according to their knowledge.

9. Online Booking: -

These days, whatever we book online from home, it's all because of the amazing internet. Things used in our daily life like gas booking, ticket booking. Apart from all these, we book many things at home which would have been impossible without internet. We book hall tickets to watch movies at home and we can also book a lot of food from the internet at home.

10. Files can be uploaded and downloaded: -

We can upload our files to the server via the Internet and store them in every corner of the globe, and we can download anyone's files or software to our computer or mobile phone via the Internet.

The Internet is a repository of information, today we use our smartphones or computer devices to retrieve information from education, national and international events with the help of the Internet.

The Internet has given birth to the digital age, which has made many things easier. Today we are living at home.

Many important tasks like electricity bill, mobile recharge, money transfer to bank etc. are done online from home from mobile and computer, which used to be done by spending a lot of time, has become very easy today.

The Internet has saved people both time and energy to do anything, which is why people are increasingly using the Internet. Because the Internet is so cheap these days, with the help of the Internet we can watch video tutorials to find solutions to our problems, which will help us to do anything.

The invention of the Internet has brought the world closer together. You can see people living in any corner of the country, you can talk to them.

In the past, the means of communication were very limited, due to which people could not easily communicate with other people. But the Internet has become a physical space that has helped people to connect with one another. Today, we can talk to our relatives and friends on our mobile phones, but with the help of the Internet, we have the opportunity to get to know the personal lives of big celebrities.

On platforms like Facebook, YouTube, people not only show their talent to the world, but also help them to get employment based on their talent. From which we can say that the internet has helped the common man to earn both name and money with the help of his talent.

Advantage of Using Internet: -

1. Communication became easier: -

With the advent of the Internet, the communication process has become simpler and faster, today we can share anything with thousands of people. If we want to deliver, we can do it in just 1 second via internet. We also have tools like video calling, instant messaging and social media to communicate today, making it easy for us to communicate with you anywhere in the world.

2. Education can be achieved: -

The education sector has also had a big impact on the internet. It is very important to have internet in education nowadays, without internet you can't learn any new subject. Today students can find information about their courses, exams and tests from the internet. They get all the knowledge, learning and information related to the subject through internet. If he is passionate about reading, he can learn a lot from the internet. Many colleges, universities, institutes, etc. now offer online courses and they charge a fee for the online course which benefits both the student and the online tutor and some websites also provide online course certificates.

3. To entertain: -

When it comes to entertainment, the Internet comes first in the minds of today's youth. Because it is possible to see your favorite content from the internet. Today we can watch movies anywhere, anytime through the internet. Videos, TV shows, etc. can be watched instantly as you wish, so the internet has become the main medium of entertainment today.

4. Can be purchased: -

Nowadays we don't have to go to the market to buy goods. You can order the goods as per your requirement. Today we can buy or sell goods online at any time of the day or night. You can order goods from the e-commerce website. Today, it has even changed the country's economy.

5. Read the news: -

You can watch live cricket news, political news, international news, regional news or any kind of news. You can watch live TV on the internet. You can also watch the news from If you want to watch TV anytime anywhere, the internet provides this facility.

6. Weather Warning: -

Before it rains or not, what is the maximum temperature today? All of this helps you find information on the Internet. There are many softwares available on the Internet that can help you get information about the weather at home.

7. Bill can be paid online: -

If you want to pay your electricity bill, dish bill, water bill or any other type of bill, you can now pay it in a short time by staying at home through internet. One of the special benefits of paying bills online is that sometimes you get a cashback offer. This way you can save money while paying online.

8. A short, simple or suitable way to get to the place can be found: -

How far is it from your walking distance to your destination, near someone's house? You can find maps, roads, sidewalks, etc. to get to the place. So many users today use the Google Maps app to get that kind of information.

9. Money transfer: -

Net banking facility users can transfer money from one bank account to another in a few seconds. Nowadays, the facility of online mobile banking has increased among the users of the bank through the apps provided by Nepali banks

It looks like. In addition, the use of wallet e-service, pocket company facilities in Nepal is increasing. So nowadays Internet users are using the apps created by the bank to send and receive money online instead of making cash transactions.

10. Business Promotion, Promotion: -

Do you want to expand your business to thousands of people or increase your sales? The internet will help you a lot in this task. There are social media platforms and websites on the Internet that allow you to promote your business online.

11. Job search and application can be done online: -

Now you don't have to search any magazine for new job information! There are many websites on the Internet that can give you information about a new job as well as apply for a job online. In this way, it has become easier to get a job through internet today.

12. Work from home: -

You can also do your office work from home through internet. You need a computer to work online and the computer must have an internet connection. You need an email address to work online. You can send and receive documents via email. Administrative work of offices, institutions, colleges, schools, etc. can also be done at home from the Internet. Nowadays, the work of any body seems to be done through software. You can use this software from home. You do not have to come to the office for this.

13. Food Order: -

You are hungry and you do not like to go to restaurants, hotels, if there is a facility to order food in your area, you can order food in a few seconds through internet. You can order and receive your favorite food. There are companies in Nepal that can order food online such as Foodmandu, Bhojdeals, Bhok Lagyo, Khaanpin etc. from which you can order food online.

14. Make Money Online: -

Today, just like the internet, online shopping and bill payment have become possible on the internet. It has also made it possible for you to make money online. There are hundreds of ways you can do this online. I have given the details of making money in detail in the next article. See the article.

15. The answer to any question can be asked to Google: -

If you can't find the answer to any question, don't worry, the internet can answer all your questions at once. After you type the query into Google, a list of sites appears. You can find out the answer by clicking on one of the websites for the answer to the question you are looking for.

16. Learn Anything: -

Not only do you learn to read but you can also learn to cook, dance, guitar or anything else on the internet. The Internet also helps you to learn new skills.

17. Comfortable and cheap: -

The Internet is easy for you to use at home, in the office or anywhere. You can use the Internet on your mobile and laptop devices and all your online activities. Today, even in Nepal, it is cheaper for ordinary citizens to use the Internet. So today we can get all these benefits at affordable prices through internet.

18. Charity and Philanthropy: -

If you want to donate to any person, group or organization through the internet, you can go to their website to donate. Nowadays there are all kinds of online platforms from where you can donate money or things.

Disadvantages of Using Internet: -

On the one hand, the Internet has increased online employment, on the other hand, the number of unemployed has also increased. Due to recent changes in technology, the Internet has taken away many jobs. Because they had no knowledge of the internet. According to one report, millions of people fall victim to cybercrime every year.

So we can say that a small mistake on the internet can be harmful for us.

So we can say that a small mistake on the internet can be harmful for us. Due to the internet, all our banking transactions are done online. Our small mistake can jeopardize our lifelong bank deposits. So where the internet has proved to be a blessing on the one hand and a curse on the other.

On the one hand, the Internet is a storehouse of information, on the other hand, it has given rise to serious problems such as mobile and gaming addiction, pornography, etc.

The Internet has especially affected the younger age group. Today, children use the Internet on their mobile phones at an early age. Due to which this habit of theirs becomes a problem with time.

A few years ago people didn't know about the internet, which made people more interested in physical sports.

That is, he used to go to the field, park and participate in sports. Due to which the person has social and physical positivity and could do any work easily. Today, however, many people waste their time on the Internet.

The Internet has also had a negative impact on people's social activities. They used to go to each other's house for any festival or special occasion.

But today, by sending good wishes on social media including WhatsApp and Facebook, they have started to protect the relationship.

If any of our social accounts or bank IDs and passwords fall into the wrong hands while using the internet, all our personal information, our capital and relationships can be severely damaged.

I will now elaborate on the disadvantages of the Internet.

1. Waste of time: -

Today, with the Internet being so lucrative for entertainment, people spend countless hours using mobile phones unnecessarily. Due to which precious human time is wasted.

2. Eye pain: -

Whether it's a smartphone or a computer, if you stare at the screen for hours without taking a break, your eyes are more likely to start to hurt. This is especially true today. Therefore, it is better to take a short break from time to time to run the computer, mobile.

3. Study effect: -

Although the Internet is full of important new information, most students use the Internet for entertainment. This has had a direct effect on their studies. This problem is faced by most of the students today.

4. Addiction: -

Yes, the Internet is doing a disservice to students and those who work today. This is because many notifications come to the mobile or computer due to internet while doing important work. As a result, people abandon the most important work and start using mobile or computer.

5. Risk of online payment: -

The Internet has made our online transaction method much faster and simpler today. But it would not be wrong to say that our little carelessness can cause us to lose the capital we have earned in our lifetime. Such cases are commonplace in this digital age, so it doesn't seem fair to say that online payments are completely secure. So keep the username and password you are using for online payments safe. Also, you must log out using the online payment website. When logging in, do not save the username and password in the browser.

6. Health related problems: -

Working from home may sound good, but when working online, users stare at the laptop screen for seven to eight hours continuously. Due to which he has to face many kinds of body pain, eye pain, finger pain. So today the internet has brought various health problems for us.

7. Rumor: -

In this age of social networking where news is in the headlines, the internet is used a lot to spread rumors. Rumors of religious sentiment or of individuals or political parties often go viral on the Internet. Due to which there is a possibility of riot.

8. Games: -

You will find thousands of gaming apps on the Internet. Kids enjoy playing games on mobile and computer using the internet. That is why children and young people are now using mobile and computer gaming more than playing outdoors. Due to which it is not suitable for their physical and mental development.

9. Hacking: -

Within a few years of the advent of the Internet, many cases of hacking have come to light. If you are an internet user then you are familiar with the word hacking.

Only victims of hacking know that as the Internet grows, cybercrime is on the rise. Various research reports have shown that the incidence of cyber crime is increasing every year. Because today many people are using the internet for their criminal activities.

10. Cyber ​​Crime: -

With the development of the internet, cyber crime is also spreading rapidly, various research reports have shown that the number of cyber crimes has increased. The issue is growing every year. Because today many people are using the internet for their criminal activities.

11. Virus Malware: -

If we do not use the Internet carefully and click on any infected links or engage in harmful activity, viruses can enter our devices via the Internet. Which can ruin our years old data or useful data in less than a minute.

12. Online Scam: -

In this digital age, if anyone wants to cheat, there are many ways. Which may be a scam. So when giving or receiving your service to any company, get the complete information of that company or person, otherwise fraud may occur.

13. Data Tracker: -

All Internet users who use smartphones, their online activity is constantly tracked. What we seek, what we like. For example, our location with Google, our behavior, interests, etc., which users are often unaware of.

14. Internet Addiction: -

Today we have many such devices. Which we use for hours, due to which the contact with people is decreasing. According to a recent report, people today prefer to spend most of their time on mobile. Which is a side effect of the internet.

15. Dependent: -

Today we get all the information on the internet and we don't have to ask anyone. But this habit of the internet user forces him to use the internet even in small things. Due to which people are becoming dependent on internet.

16. Waste of money: -

If you haven't used the internet for anything useful, just use it for fun

Which, of course, made the video an overnight sensation.

17. Entertainment Content: -

However, the Internet gives all users an equal opportunity to learn. But most of the users around are watching entertainment content. Due to which their focus is less on reading and more on entertainment.

18. Social Media: -

With the advent of the internet, social media has become so powerful that it provides the latest news. But nowadays, social networking apps like Facebook and WhatsApp have become a habit of people. Where they spend hours but it is not possible for the public to leave these apps.

Therefore, after knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet, one concludes that on the one hand the Internet has made our lives much easier, faster and safer than before. On the other hand, there are many disadvantages, so we should use this technology keeping in mind our interests.