| What do you do when you are online? Some play games on Facebook, others use it to chat on instant messengers (IMs). Then there are those who use the internet to seek valuable information on various topics. The fact though remains that only an amalgamation of all of these usages will lead to fruitful use of the internet. So, are you really making the best of the web or are you just another fly trapped in it? The websites given as under are some of the best websites on the internet on various subjects. They aren't just websites that you should read through from time to time, you can really put them to use for various purposes. |  |
Business and E-Commerce: E-commerce and running businesses on the internet has become a trend in recent times. You can buy everything, from your daily groceries to month's grocery and flight ticket without having to move from your bedroom.
Audio and Video: When it comes to audio and video content online, the first thing that comes to anyone's mind is torrents and downloads. But there are some amazing websites out there hosting such content from known and unknown artists and sources. These can make for interesting and informative sources that you should use regularly.
Literature, Culture and media: These websites often cater to a very niche population, but that doesn't take away from the fact that there is some very interesting content out there. Websites like Goodreads are very popular amongst avid readers. Similarly, there are tons of other websites that host such content.
Politics, News and Global Issues: Newspapers may be approaching a slow death, but that doesn't mean that news isn't what it used to be. The internet is replacing both television and newspapers and it is doing so in a big way. Whether it is apps or websites, whip out your smartphones and check these websites out.
Education: This is perhaps the best example of how literally everything is available online nowadays. You can become a programmer (broadly speaking) in a matter of months by enrolling for the courses provided on some of these popular websites. Similarly, courses are available in a wide range of subjects.
Science and Technology: Keep up with the times, that's all there is to say about this category. Advancements in science and technology are made almost every day and that new smartphone is not so new in a matter of months. If you are connected to the internet then you can keep in touch with what's happening around the world in these two fields.
The source for this article, Ted.com is itself a gold mine of interesting articles, talks and videos. You could keep a watch on this one too!
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