I often use the internet. I use it (the internet) as a source of information, which helps me in (not by, the internet doesn't do your homework) doing my homework. In (my) free moments (you could also say "When I have free time...." ) I write emails to my friends and talk (not speak) to my friends on gadu-gadu. I find (a lot of) information regarding celebrities (not stars), athletes and many other subjects on the internet. I also, often check the weather on the internet (or....I also check the weather there (on the internet) often....
PS. ...and talk to my friends/and speak to my friends....talk describes 2 way communication while when you speak you do all the talking and your friends listen
you may also wander why I changed the placement of "often" in the last sentence....good article explaining this is available here:http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adverbs.htm