This document discusses the history and uses of the internet. It begins with a brief history, noting that the internet first emerged in 1990 in the US and was invented by Tim Berners Lee. It then explains that the internet is a worldwide network that allows for sharing of information between computers globally nearly instantly. The intended audience is anyone, and it is widely used for researching topics, online shopping, communicating with others, watching videos, and listening to music. While it provides easy access to information and communication, disadvantages include wasting time online, security risks like hacking and identity theft, easy access to inappropriate content, and internet addiction in some cases.