Let us first reflect how life was without internet. It is some kind of stiff to think of times where there was no whatsapp, Google, twitter, Facebook, email or online shopping. Today’s generation can never experience an un-wired world. The internet has changed the world in ways you can’t imagine.

Travel

back to Stone Age, there were arguments on several directions, some people had to Pull out atlas before there road trips or wait in line at the airline ticket office to book a flight. But now, we should even clap for Google maps, online travel agencies and GPS devices, because now planning a trip, sending messages is as simple as looking around.

Communication

Several years back, landlines, knocking on the door and letters were needed to communicate with someone. After that, you had to wait for a response to the letter if the respondents weren’t home when you called / sent the letter. It was really very hard time. Luckily, now we have instant communication like options such as video chat, text, email and social media.

Shopping

It is no more a must to visit the physical location of a store / shop to make a purchase. you can now search for the item for consumption and there prices online, and then  purchase while sitting on your loveseat, watching cartoon with an ice cream.

Job Search

Discovering a job used to need going over classifieds in the Newspaper, and dropping of your resume to companies in person. But now you can just post your profile on the job networking sites, search & apply online thru employment web sites. 

Banking

There was time when you really had to call or visit a bank in order to know your account balance. Now you don’t have to wait for all of that to deposit your pay check or get cash. Just sign in to your account online or use your mobile money on smartphone and you will have the most up to date info within minutes.

Dating

Now, you only have to go on a dating website and simply fill out your profile. The burden of meeting somebody to marry at your friend’s party / wedding is long gone. On dating website, you will perfectly get a sweet match for you.

Education

Getting a degree is now more manageable than it was 20 years ago. Operational adults who are not able to travel to campus can now get a degree at home-based,

Research

“Google knows” for any question, course works, just visit Google, WebMD and Wikipedia, etc. and you will get all answers you need. Online searches have become our own nutritionists, doctors, and home improvement experts.

Entertainment

There is a time when you had to visit the video library to rent plays and movies. Now you do not need to visit them anymore, you can watch your favorite movies and shows every time you want.

News and Weather

Now you just have to get your tablet and go thru the headlines of several media outlets. No more waiting for tomorrows’ newspapers.