Are we timely adapting to new computer technologies?

(1)            Are we timely adapting to new computer technologies?

Today, Computer has made a very vital impact on society. It has changed the way of life. The use of computer technology has affected every field of life and has made our day to day tasks very easy but there are some advantages and disadvantages of new technology.

Advantages of new computer technology

·        People are using computers to perform different tasks quickly and easily. It also saves time and effort and reduces the overall cost to complete a particular task.

·        Many organizations are using computers for keeping the records of their customers. Banks are using computers for maintaining accounts and managing financial transactions. The banks are also providing the facility of online banking. The customers can check their account balance from using the internet. . They can also make financial transaction online. The transactions are handled easily and quickly with computerized systems.

·        People are using computers for paying their bills, watching a movie, listening to songs or playing computer games. Online services like Skype or social media websites are used for communication and information sharing purposes.

·        And also can be used as a great educational tool. Students can have access to all sort of information on the internet. Some great websites like Wikipedia. Can be used email facility.

  

                Disadvantages of new computer technology

Different tasks are performed automatically by using computers. It reduces the need of people and increases unemployment in society.

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. Young generation is now spending more time on the social media websites like Facebook , texting their friends all night through smart phones which is bad for both studies and their health. And it also has adverse effects on the social life.

The data stored on a computer can be accessed by unauthorized persons through networks. It has created serious problems for the data security.

People use the computer for negative activities. They hack the credit card numbers of the people and misuse them or they can steal important data from big organizations.