20 gifts brought by Internet in 20 years

August 6, 1991, scientist Tim Berners developed the World Wide Web, today, the World Wide Web has been 20 years old, the World Wide Web has entered into our life, changed our shopping, friends, reading and other habits, has brought about great changes in our lives.

Here are 20 things that the World Wide Web brings to us:

1. Instant News

Websites such as Google and Baidu make it possible for us to get to know those little-known information just by knocking a few keyboards. We don't have to run to the library to flip through encyclopedias, call friends, or try to memorize a lot of details. Information is the best gift that the World Wide Web has given us.

2. wikipedia

As far as academic papers are concerned, Wikipedia is not the best source of information, but it can provide comprehensive information for most subjects. But it's important to note that anyone can change the content on the Web.

3. Social networks

Facebook, created by Mark Zuckerberg, has changed the way a whole generation of people communicate. Twitter, MySpace and Foursquare have also greatly enhanced the interaction between users around the world.

4. Music sharing

Spotify is just one of many music-sharing websites that enable users all over the world to access different types of music.

5. Picture sharing

At the moment of crisis, picture sharing has become a fast and effective way of disseminating information so that a large number of people can understand the situation on the spot. Sharing photos online has become a way to retain and share memories.

6. Instant Messaging

Aim was successful a few years ago, and today most social networking sites are equipped with instant messaging gadgets to make it easier for users to interact with each other around the world.

7. Internet Reds

Tila Tequila is typical of many internet red people. She was dug up from MySpace and became a reality show star. The World Wide Web opens a window of fame for many people.

8. Online Shopping

Shopping sites like Amazon help people buy clothes, books and accessories more easily. The World Wide Web offers more products than any other market.

9. Subculture

YouTube video and a variety of jokes to the netizens brought a lot of happiness, Nyan cat and many other subculture was born.

10. Internet hackers

Hacking groups such as Anonymous and LulzSec are a big problem for many governments, but many hackers have sparked concerns about some of the events in the media.

11. Unite the people who have a common mission

The World Wide Web helped to unite the Egyptian opposition in establishing a new regime.

12. Internet Drama

Internet plays such as "online diagnosis" (Web therapy) have achieved great success.

13. Network TV

Hulu can provide the same content through streaming video within days of the premiere of the TV show. With it, we don't have to worry about missing important episodes in the play.

14. Streaming Media Movies

Netflix has made streaming media movie services truly public, allowing more people to see the movie, and college students have a more entertaining program.

15. Mix Sound

Before the World Wide Web was born, the remix was not popular. Now, anyone can be a DJ just by using the right apps.

16. Smartphone

New research shows that many iphone users would rather give up the pleasure of having sex for their phones.

17. Online Trading

Ebay and other auction sites make it easier for people to find something satisfying.

18. Cyber Love

A lot of people's relationships are built online. Match.com and other dating sites use sophisticated algorithms to help people find the other half.

19. E-Mail

We have completely parted from the traditional mailing age. You don't have to wait 3 to 5 working days to send an official notice, a party invitation, a breakup letter or a greeting letter.

20.GPS

With GPS or Google Maps, you can easily find any place in the world.