Chapter 24. Ten Ways the Web Can Change Your Personal Life

Let’s get personal.

Okay, maybe not too personal. I wouldn’t want to invade your privacy or anything. I just want to talk a little bit about how the Internet can change your personal life.

Now, before your imagination gets the best of you, this isn’t just about your sex life. There’s a lot more to a person’s personal life than just “relationships,” you know. So we’re going to spend this hour talking about other parts of your personal life.

In the previous three hours, we’ve covered business, family, and school uses for the Internet. There are also lots of ways you can use the Internet for yourself, whether it’s to further a hobby, for entertainment, to buy something, to keep track of your ...

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