Positive and Negative Outcomes of Using a Computer

With the revolution in technology, the world has been transformed into Global Village. Over hundred years ago, there was no sign of computer but with the advancements in technology, new versions of computers kept on emerging and made life easier. People shifted from manual work to less time consuming computer operated systems. They are being used in schools for study purposes, banks for maintaining accounts and data handling, universities for research and developing projects, workplaces for record management and even at homes for playing online games and communication. Although computers have facilitated us a lot yet they have isolated us from each other and we prefer to communicate through social media rather than talking in person.

In this modern world, since computers have taken charge over the world, everyone knows how to use computer whether he is poor or rich. But what really differs is the usage of computers that how they are being used and for what quantity of time, they have been used. In recent years, use of laptops has emerged and it has isolated children and families in particular from each other. In the past, people used to prefer to sit with each other and have direct conversations but spend quality time with them but now they are busy in managing social accounts and spending time with people who are far away and they are not even their closed ones.

Parents and children do not have time for each other. They no longer spend quality time with each other rather some of them get updates about each other through social media statuses. Friends used to play outdoor games together leading to better health but now preferences are given to online games. Social media sites have gain popularity among the youth and are indirectly controlling their thinking and approach towards things. People share their pictures as well as personal information on social media which is easily accessible to other users too. So, the privacy issues usually occur.

People can like your status and can comment too. At times, people write bad comments thus leading to cyber bullying which affects person’s confidence. There are a number of interesting videos on YouTube that once you begin to watch, you never know that how much time you have spent and wasted. Now everyone has access to internet and everything is available online so no one really wants to go outside and do the chores rather they like to complete each task by sitting right in their chair and perform the task using just a computer. You can do online banking, make transactions just by pressing a button and then, there you are. You can pay your utility bills online instead of waiting in queues and then paying but you in generally miss the chance to develop patience and interact with others. Nowadays, the concept of online shopping is prevalent. You can check every outlook, their products and then by just clicking, you are ready to get the product without stepping out of your house. The products are delivered at your house steps and you can pay through online transaction. But the drawback is that at times, you can’t trust at the product quality and you lose the opportunity of communicating with shopkeeper. Spending long hours in front of computers instead of interacting physically affects your communication skills and make you isolated from the real world.

In spite of some drawbacks, computers have facilitated us a lot. They are being used in every department. In the past, records were being kept in the files and were maintained manually. Now, computers are being used to maintain and manage the records. Computers are being used for developing software which facilitate in management and banking. Conventionally, the knowledge was confined just in books but now, there is no limit to knowledge. All you need to do is type the question and the stream of knowledge will began to flow. Computers are being used by students and professors for research purposes. Computers help to answer the curiosity of children by providing information. You can interact with everyone around the globe within a second via video calls through Skype and messenger. Other than informal communications, computers are being used for formal communication through emails. People send business proposals and share documents. Use of computers has allowed us to do the required tasks easily and in less time.

My personal view of the topic is that when something is used in the right way, it benefits you. One should have proper knowledge on how to use it and in what ways it’s beneficial and how it can affect you in negative way. People should be properly trained so that they get used to the advancements in technology and use this facility at its fullest. The limited use of everything is beneficial but it becomes destructive when one begins to use it overtime and in the wrong way. Proper use of computers helps in the growth and development of the generation when used in the correct way.

Although computers are actually useful in some ways but when people spend too much time they could be disadvantaged and face problems. That is why people are lacking emotional intelligence, communication skills and face problems such as isolation. It is important to balance time and put limited number of hours per week to spend on computers to avoid the problems. One can enjoy the benefits of computers. They can get in touch with others around the globe as well as can spend quality time with their parents and can learn from their experiences.