Internet

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The internet is a place accessed through your computer which contains large quantities of information. People use the internet in their daily lives for research, work and pleasure. Almost anything you can think of can be accessed or found through the internet.

Here are some questions commonly used when talking about the internet.

"Should I get some sort of virus protection for my computer?"
"How do I get virus protection for my computer?"
"Can I download music over the internet?"
"Is it safe to shop over the internet?"
"Why is my internet is running slow?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

"I would definitely get some sort of virus protection. You do not want your computer to crash."
"Yeah I would. My computer got a virus one time and it cost me $100 to get it fixed."

"There are a few good ones out there. I will come over and help you download them."
"I know of a few online. They cost money but are worth it."

"You can. There are a few sites to use for downloading music."
"Downloading music is great! You can find just about anything but you do have to pay for them."

"Make sure you are shopping on a reputable site otherwise I would be careful."
"I don't feel comfortable using my credit card over the computer."

"You can check with your provider to see if there are any problems."
"Maybe you need a faster connection for what you are doing."