What is the Internet

The term "internet," which is short for "interconnected networks", refers to a global network of computer networks that enables information sharing and communication between connected devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets. Millions of distinct networks, companies, and consumers are connected by this enormous, decentralized global network.

The Internet Protocol (IP) is the most basic of several standardized protocols that underpin the operation of the internet. Through the usage of these protocols, users are able to send and receive data over a network, visit websites, share files, stream media, and do a variety of other online tasks.

Many services and applications, such as email, instant messaging, online gaming, video conferencing, and the World Wide Web (WWW), are made possible via the internet. It now forms an integral aspect of contemporary life, providing a forum for conversation, trade, entertainment, and study in addition to the broadcast of information. In addition to facilitating the development of a worldwide marketplace for products and services, the internet has revolutionized interpersonal interactions, communication, and employment practices'.