Using Computers
Introduction: what is a computer', reasons for using computers
Body:
• advantages, for example, using the internet for information
. disadvantages, for example, too much dependence on computers
. balanced use of technology
Conclusion: value of computers
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Introduction:
Nowadays, computer technology is used in a variety of different ways for everyday life. This has become every body’s necessity whether they realise it or not. Everybody is using technology to some degree, let it be by setting an alarm clock or using a computerised self driving car. In everyday life, technology is used in education, industry, medical procedures, medical research, banking and business etc.
In education, technology is used in researching information and many online learning courses (e-learning), technology is a necessity for people or children with disabilities e.g. might not be able to talk but learn how to use a computer and can communicate like everyone else. In relation to banking, e-banking transferring money from one account to another automatically, straight forward transactions no ‘waiting/clearance period’, and also people can see their account on line and check daily on account by using on-line services by a touch of a button.
Throughout industries, computerised robots are used to assemble and test products instead of using manual labour. These robots are used to assemble products ten times faster than manual labour. In the advertising industry, many companies are becoming extinct because many people are advertising themselves by using Facebook, Done Deal and many other online services.
In the medical field, the development of digital x-rays have saved a lot of time and has become interlinked with the other hospitals across the world in the research field for especially cancer patients, Alzheimer’s disease patients, doctors able to communicate by ‘Skype’ etc and send information directly to help a patient straight away.
Advantages of Computer Technology:
Computer Technology helps to keep in contact with our family and re-connect with old friends or make new friends by using any services such as Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype and many more. People are using online dating to socialise and connect with others also.
Many people can use Google maps to direct them from place to place instead of using the paperback version of maps.
People can have a healthier lifestyle as many programs are issued online, such as diet and exercise programmes.
In the medical field, robots are used to perform key-hole surgery on patients. This means the person is less open to infection, a quicker recovery time and hospital bed management systems have a leaner system in place (patient is less days in hospital).
The majority of shopping nowadays is completed online. For example from groceries to buying a car. This all can be done by computer technology.
Disadvantages of Computer Technology:
Computer Technology has a massive impact on our private and public lives by using many social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram etc. With these types of sites, many people can be tracked through the location on their phone and this can be very dangerous.
There is a wide variety of games that is available online. This has such an impact on the youth of today as it has caused a massive reduction in children reading books and playing sports.
Many people can’t socialise with one another as they feel the need to be on their phone either playing games or social media sites.
In industry, computer technology is used by developing robots to assemble products in a short amount of time. This has led to unemployment as manual labour is kept to a minimum due to the robots being able to assemble products at a much faster speed than humans.
In the medical field if computers ‘break down’ and documents weren’t saved properly files can be lost, and also if malfunction with ‘robotic machines’ that are operated by surgeons if not working properly, there will be delays in operating procedures, schedules will have longer waiting list.
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