Has the coronavirus turned us all into Internet addicts?


You could abstain from using any digital technology during the first and last hour of the day to prevent Internet addiction. — Bloomberg

It's digital media's shining hour. During the coronavirus crisis, the Internet is a source of essential information and connects people working from home to their offices.

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