[red-iron-pine]

you had to do that at home, or in a specific location that would allow you to do that (bar, cyber cafe, friends house, etc.)

now you can do it anywhere, such as in the middle of a work call, or in class.

[kazinator]

In 2007, people who didn't have Internet-connected desk jobs (or work from home arrangements) couldn't surf the web or check social throughout the day.

The difference is that now almost everyone can.