4 Ways to Help You Make the Most Out of the Internet
There are, undeniably, security concerns when it comes to data protection and privacy online, but it is also worth noting that there are myriad entertaining, exciting and educational things to do on the internet.
So, with safety and privacy at the forefront, continue reading to discover four key ways to help you make the most out of the internet.
1. Check Out the Internet of Yesteryear
One of the first things you should do once you have gotten yourself online is to take a look at the way the internet used to be, play retro arcade games and generally immerse yourself in the beginnings of the online world.
There is even a website, Wayback Machine, which will allow you to enter the web address of any old and now entirely defunct website into its search engine, to truly make you feel as if you are living in the year 2000.
2. Stream Movies to Your Laptop
Another fabulous way to truly enjoy the internet is to start watching your favorite movies online, either through a platform such as YouTube, or even by logging into your laptop and watching Netflix.
To make sure there is no throttling or buffering when you are enjoying the latest movie on an online streaming service, for example, a worthwhile upgrade to consider would be to have fiber internet installed in your home.
There are numerous advantages to this particular upgrade, such as:
- Faster upload and download speeds
- A much more reliable connection
- Enhanced level of gameplay
- The ability to connect to multiple devices
3. Enliven Your Daily Commute
Now, it may well be the case that you love nothing more than playing your favorite Queen album on repeat in the car on the drive to the office and although there is no disputing that Freddie Mercury is an absolute icon, you may well be looking for something more.
This is where podcasts come in and essentially, no matter how niche or popular and ordinary or slightly quirky your interests, hobbies and passions, there will definitely be a podcast out there for you.
Furthermore, if you begin to enjoy podcasts and moreover, have several ideas for a brand new one, you could even elect to begin your own podcasts through Spotify via Anchor.
4. Catch Up with Friends & Family
The fourth and final suggestion to help you truly make the most of the online world that is so easily at your disposal is to download one or more video conferencing software packages.
Video conferencing software, with two of the leading packages being Zoom and Skype, are by far the best way to connect, via video and audio, to close friends and family members who live far away, be that in another state or indeed, on the other side of the world.
You could even arrange a monthly meet-up, whereby each member of the group takes a turn in designing a fun music or picture quiz, or else simply settle down on the sofa with a glass of wine and catch up with your best friends.
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