SMInternet suite is a component set for internet and network:

TSMWebDirect -
to find and inform you of new product news, updates/patches, technical tips, and other announcements a-la Delphi Direct. The HTTP and FTP are supported.

TSMWebUpdater -
to update any type of your software. For example, to download a latest version or modified program or new add-ins module. The HTTP and FTP are supported.

TSMWhoIs -
to retrieve an information about domain from whois-server. Unlimited list of local servers, which you can customize, are supported for any domain extention (.de, .fr, .ru, .uk etc)

TSMInetDateTime -
to retrieve a date/time from daytime-server. Useful for applications where you want to synchronize a time

TSMUPSTracker -
to track your package using UPS Online service. You can retrieve a last state of package or list with detailed description of every step.
Note that you must have a license from UPS for such online tracking.

TSMWebDirect and TSMWebUpdater use a WinInet.dll (this standard library from Microsoft is included in any version of Windows). Other components work via sockets.