advantages of computers
Advantages of Computers
Computers have affected every aspect of our day-to-day life, in terms of education, office work, accounting, business, communication, shopping, and data storage amongst others. Let's look into the advantages of computers.
- There are tools like spelling and grammar checker, thesaurus and dictionary, installed in the computer. Thus, it takes less time to proofread a written document
- Also, there is no need to open up a dictionary book to look for meanings of words.
- Typing is much faster than writing on a paper.
- If there is a need for reorganizing the sentences or paragraphs, one can cut and paste and make the necessary changes.
- The World Wide Web (WWW) or simply web is a huge resource of information that can be accessed via the Internet.
- To mention a few of the resources, there are electronic mail (e-mail), file transferring and sharing, online chat, and gaming. The Internet allows people from around the world to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences in any field.
- E-mail is a method of communication used globally, between friends, colleagues, business partners, and so on. The electronic mail is provided with a system of creating, storing, and forwarding mails.
- It may consist of text messages with attachments of audio-visual clips. One can also download or upload files using the Internet.
- There are also facilities like online chatting available on the Internet. As compared to telephonic conversation, both e-mail and online chat are cost saving.
- Online gaming is another important resource of the WWW. Many online games are available, which are of common interest for any age group.
- With this, one no longer needs to stand in the line for money withdrawing, depositing, or conducting other transactions. The same facility is available for making investments.
- In addition, one can read current news, check weather conditions, plan vacations, and make hotel and travel reservations, find out about diseases and treatment methods, learn about specific countries and their cultures, seek jobs, etc. over the Internet.
- If a computer has Internet connection facility, one can shop and that too in discounted rates. The purchased products will be delivered to the provided address, thus saving both time and money.
- In schools, computer education has been made compulsory to spread awareness about computers. As a matter of fact, computers have become a learning tool for children.
- Indeed, a student can use the PC as a storage system for many books. Also, there are many universities that provide online degrees, which are very advantageous for those people staying in remote areas and for the disabled. In fact, online education is one of the most flexible and convenient forms of learning.
- One can take the benefit of such online degree programs staying at home without the need of relocation. Computers are also used for training purposes. Many companies use them to train their staff.