How are people using the internet? According to a very interesting website, TNS Digital Life, in very practical ways.Â
Socially in order to connect and share with others – for example, Flickr
Keeping up to date on the weather, news, sport scores and events
Accessing Email accounts
Watching videos, listening to the radio/music and on demand TV
Getting information to help solve something – for example uisng google to help solve the Sunday NY Times Crossword Puzzle
Using the Internet to file tax returns, online banking or paying/ checking bill accounts
Shopping online – movie tickets, airline tickets, clothes etc
Researching prices of large ticket items whether the final purchasing is done online or offline
Getting directionsÂ
Pursuing personal interests, hobbies and blogging
Playing online games