How has the computer changed out lives (business, communication, entertainment, schools, ..) ? What, if any, disadvantages can a computer bring ? What opportunities are open for us thanks to the computer ?

Computer – it`s a machine for carrying out calculations and performing specified transformations on information, such as storing, sorting, correlating, retrieving and processing data. Now the computer is very important invention for us. The first electronic computer was invented in 1950. The first computer was very big and nnot very clever, but now it is very small and clever.

The main disadvantage of computers is that staring at a screen for long periods of time can be damaging to the eyes, and sitting on a chair for hours at a time is certainly not healthy. Secondly computers distract from social interactions such as conversation. Also, people can be inclined to become anti-social and stay at home and use their computer. Finally, the most persuasive argument against the use oof computers is that the more jobs are done by computers the less are done by people. It isn`t very good for increasing people population.

However, the advantages of computers are numerous, such as undeniable educational benefits, especially to children. SSchool subjects become more interesting when presented on a computer screen. Moreover, computers can be fun with a seemingly endless variety of games which can be played on them. In addition, computers are valuable to any business, making life easier and saving time by being capable of storing and retrieving vast amounts of information at he touch of the button.

To sum up, there are strong arguments against and for the use of computers. Yet, despite the health problems, risk to jobs and personal interaction, it seems that as long as the use of computers is regulated the benefits computers provide to education and businesses are invaluable.

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