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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Computer Essay

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What is computer? Does everyone know what computer is? What is its function? Computer is the most probably used technology in our generation which is 21st century. But does anyone know what are computer and its function in our society? According to Margaret Rouse (2005), she said that a computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed. Complex computers also include the means for storing data (including the program, which is also a form of data) for some necessary duration. A program may be invariable and built into the computer (and called logic circuitry as it is on microprocessors) or different programs may be provided to …show more content…

Every technology has a good and bad effect on us like computers, but first let me start on its advantages. The advantages of computers are, it perform different tasks quickly and easily, it also saves time and effort and reduces the overall cost to complete a particular task, can be used for business purposes, it enhances communication and availability of information, it is an inexpensive system, and It increases cost efficiency. Second are its disadvantages, computer increases the unemployed people of the country since different tasks are performed automatically by using computers. It reduces the need of people and increases unemployment in society. Wastage of time and energy because many people use computers without positive purpose, they play games and chat for a long period of time. It causes wastage of time and energy. Computer lacks Data security since the data stored on a computer can be accessed by unauthorized persons through networks. Lastly, health risks because the improper and prolonged use of computer can results in injuries or disorders of hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks and

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