Computer & Internet

Gone are the days when things used to be written manually or letters being filed in files and stored in cabinets. Now everything is done with the click of a mouse. The computers are used for all kinds of works, be it writing letters, maintaining accounts, creating presentations or even for being in touch with the near and dear ones.

Today man is so dependent on computer and internet that he would feel lost he is without a computer even for an hour. Is so much dependence actually a good thing or is it not? Do we call the computer a boon or a bane? Initial when computers were invented, they were looked upon as something that would reduce dependence on humans and make things easy and fast for everyone. But instead of reducing dependence on humans, we have shifted the dependence on to the computers.

Of course, it is much easier to handle everything on the computers, because so many things can be programmed on it in such a way that many calculations and reports can be had just in few minutes. But what about the fact that children these days have access to unnecessary information through internet. Computer games are such a craze with the children that some might even choose to give their outdoor games a skip in order to play on the computer. Now do we call this an advantage?

On the other hand, any one can get information about anything in the world, about any news from any corner in the world. What’s more, through social networking sites, one can get in touch with people whom you knew decades ago but had lost touch with them. There is so much information available on the internet and there are so many ways a computer can be used to make different types of project for students. There is no dearth for learning as far as a computer is concerned. But how many of us try to learn new things on the computer each day?

Hence, it is not wrong to say that computer as a technology is not a bad thing. In fact it may help humans in every walk of life. But it is up to us humans, who use it, to make the best possible use of it. If we going to derive knowledge out of it, we will get the same, but if we choose to derive negative things out of it, that is what we will get. Hence we should try and make the most of this technology and spread more and more awareness about it thereby encouraging the use of this great technology for information and general communication. After all, it is because of computers and internet, that today we can book our travel tickets and pay our bills from the comfort of our home rather than standing in long queues and wasting time. But if the same tickets get cancelled out on their own, then it may be a programming fault and not the fault of the technology. Why blame technology for this, and why should we not start reaping the benefits of this technology?

A small summary in how the introduction of computers has managed to cause a revolution in all our lives

Today, the world is a global village where all of us can freely and easily communicate with one another without getting affected about the distance. We also have access to all kinds of information on any possible topic. All this and more has been possible only with the help of computers. These man made machines are one of the main reasons that the world is shrinking and people are able to connect with one another like never before. This machine which is responsible for storing as well as processing all kinds of data is very helpful in taking care of a lot of tasks on the behalf of mankind.

The speed with which this electronic gadget works is so impressive that it can finish the work in a much lesser time and with a lot more accuracy than any human being. The use of computers has lead to an improvement in the standards to working, writing, playing, communicating as well as studying. Today, there is hardly anyone who does not make use of this machine on a regular basis. In fact, it has now become a common household item. You can choose from a laptop which is mobile and can be carried anywhere or a desktop which is installed in one place.

As far as the activity of writing is concerned, computers have proved to be a blessing as they have thesaurus, dictionary and selling checker software installed in them which makes proof reading extremely simple and quick. The options of cut, copy and paste also help in saving a lot of precious time on the behalf of the writer. Typing on a computer keyboard is a lot simpler than typing on a typewriter. Hence, this is an ideal machine which assists in the creation, editing, storing and printing of documents.

The internet is another main feature of the computer. This internet is a huge network of a lot of other computers which helps people in staying connected with each other and also finding information of all kinds. The electronic mail, online games, online gambling and online chats are becoming a way of life for the people all over the world. It is also possible to learn and educate people over the internet. A lot of schools and universities offer online courses and online degrees which save the time and effort of the student by allowing him to study in the confines of his house on the computer.

With time and development, there are a lot of facilities that are added each day which make life immensely comfortable, convenient and simple. You no longer have to go up to the bank as the online banking option allows you to carry out all your banking transactions over the internet including the payment of your bills. Railways and air tickets can be booked on your computer in a matter of seconds; mathematical calculations can be correctly carried out, examinations can be conducted, gamblers can play their favorite games online sitting in the privacy of their homes and a lot of other such comforts are provided to the generation of today due to the evolution of the computers and the introduction of the internet.