The Internet and the Web are crucial for anyone using digital technologies. Though often used interchangeably, these terms refer to different aspects of the digital communication landscape. 

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a vast network of networks, a global infrastructure that connects millions of computers worldwide. It is the underlying framework that facilitates the connectivity between different devices, enabling them to communicate and share data through various protocols such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).

Examples of Internet Usage:

1. Email transmission via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
2. File transferring through FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
3. Streaming audio and video content.

What is the Web?

The Web, short for World Wide Web, is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. It is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), interlinked by hypertext links, and can be accessed via the Internet using web browsers.

Examples of Web Usage:

1. Browsing websites through browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
2. Online shopping platforms like Amazon or eBay.
3. Accessing and interacting with content on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Difference Between the Internet and the Web: 

Basis	Internet	Web
Definition	The global network of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide.	A system of interlinked hypertext documents and resources accessed via the Internet.
Function	Provides infrastructure for global connectivity and communication.	Provides a way to access information through websites and hyperlinks.
Access	Accessed through a variety of protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, and SMTP.	Accessed specifically through web browsers using URLs.
Content	Supports multiple types of data and services including email, file transfer, and more.	Primarily text, images, and multimedia content displayed in web pages.
Usage Examples	Emailing, connecting in chat rooms, or using VoIP services.	Browsing websites, online banking, or streaming videos.
Tools/Technologies	Routers, modems, and network cables.	HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web servers.
Inventor/Origin	Developed in the 1960s by multiple computer scientists; Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn are notable for TCP/IP development.	Invented in 1989 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee at CERN.