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Disadvantaged

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ICT affected our lives in many ways like work, shops and banks. Although it has improved life in many different aspects, we need to be careful about how we use them. The impact on society is great. As more and more people begin to work at home, or jobs become computer based. ICT is changing and advancing. For example in the last decade these technologies have become compulsory in our daily life. • The Internet  • Social Networking  • E-mail  • Credit Card  • Personal Computers  • Mobile Phone • Television 

Health issues and obesity

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as with watching TV, spending too much time on the computer surfing the Internet or playing games can also lead to obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle. A computer also requires a lot of repetitive movement that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. For example, moving your hand from your keyboard to a mouse and typing are all repetitive actions, which can cause injuries. Taking breaks, keeping the proper posture, and understanding computer ergonomics can all help delay or prevent these injuries.

Depression, loneliness, and social isolation

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Social networking sites can also lead to depression as many people tend to compare their lives with others. The Internet and online games facilitate communication with others. Although you may find new connections around the world, you may also find yourself disconnecting from those in your real life.

Addiction, time waster, and causes distractions

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Surfing and playing games on the Internet can quickly become very addictive. Doing so can lead to spending a lot of frivolous time on the Internet, instead of doing something productive. On this same note, the Internet can hamper workplace productivity as well.

Advantages

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The Internet is one of the greatest creations and provides people with instant access to an endless supply of knowledge and entertainment. Below is a complete list of all of the advantages of the Internet.

Banking, bills, and shopping

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The Internet provides access to your bank account to view the balance, make transactions, and send money. Also, many services enable you to view and pay bills electronically. Online shopping is another huge advantage of the Internet, giving people the ability to find products of interest and buy them without having to visit a store. The Internet provides easy access to compare prices between companies, and even see what others think about a product through online reviews to help make better purchasing decisions.

Information, knowledge, and learning

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As mentioned earlier, the Internet contains an endless supply of knowledge and information that allows you to learn about almost any topic or question you may have. Using a  search engine  like  Google , you can ask virtually any question and find a  web page  with an answer to and information about that question. There are also millions of videos on sites like  YouTube  explaining various topics, and even online courses to help teach you about many different subjects.