What effect did personal computer and the internet have on how people access information?

The advent of personal computers and the internet revolutionized information access by making vast amounts of data readily available at users' fingertips. Individuals can now quickly search for, retrieve, and share information from a multitude of sources, transcending geographical barriers. This democratization of information has fostered greater knowledge sharing and collaboration, while also leading to challenges related to information overload and the credibility of sources. Overall, these technologies have transformed how people seek, consume, and interact with information.