Over the past decade, about one in four websites that people could once visit have simply vanished or become impossible to reach. This happens for many reasons—companies shut down, websites get redesigned and old pages disappear, or links break—making it harder for people to find information they once relied on.
Nearly all American adults now use the internet and own smartphones, with most also having fast internet at home—making it easier than ever to stay connected. About four out of every ten people say they're online almost all the time, which shows how much technology has become part of daily life for most of us.
