The article presents information on the growing influence of online services in day-to-day life. More and more Web users are choosing to surf instead of walk for phone numbers, as well as email addresses, restaurant listings, driving directions, and local news. Currently, there are more than a dozen online directories attracting a significant group of Web users. The article also provides information on use of laptop, as well as other portable devices such as PDAs, on flights. Airplane manufacturer Boeing is already anticipating the possibility of onboard espionage as it begins to roll out Connexion, its online Wi-Fi system. In addition to that, the article presents information on, increasing trend of using Internet for education and employment in Spain.