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What can you do with Computer

? Many people use computers to keep records, analyze data, do research, and manage projects.

? At home, you can use computers to find information, store pictures and music, track finances, play games, and communicate with others.

?Some of the most popular things to do with computers:

1. The web

FThe World Wide Web (usually called the web) is a gigantic storehouse of information.

FThe web is the most popular part of the Internet, because it displays most information in a visually appealing format. Headlines, text, and pictures can be combined on a single webpage—much like a page in a magazine—along with sounds and animation.

FA website is a collection of interconnected webpages.

FThe web contains millions of websites and billions of webpages. Surfing the web means exploring it. You can find information on the web about almost any topic imaginable.

 encyclopedias, are also widely available.

FYou can browse and purchase products—books, music, toys, clothing, electronics, and much more—at the websites of major retailers. You can also buy and sell used items through websites that use auction-style bidding. 

2. E‑mail

FE‑mail (short for electronic mail) is a convenient way to communicate with others.

FWhen you send an e‑mail message, it arrives almost instantly in the recipient's e‑mail inbox.

FYou can send e‑mail to many people simultaneously, and you can save, print, and forward e‑mail to others.

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3. Instant messaging

FInstant messaging is like having a real-time conversation with another person or a group of people.

FCommunicating by means of instant messaging is called chatting.

4. Pictures, music, and movies

FIf you have a digital camera, you can move your pictures from the camera to your computer. Then you can print them, create slide shows, or share them with others by e‑mail or by posting them on a website.

FIf your computer comes with a DVD player, you can watch movies too.

5. Gaming

F Many games allow you to compete with other players around the world through the Internet.

 FWindows includes a variety of card games, puzzle games, and strategy games. For more information