Uses of Computers in Society

A 500 page book can be easily filled with the uses of computers in society and still some uses will be left out. The following article explores a few of these uses.

Computers are perhaps the best invention by man so far. To understand the full impact of computers on society, we will first have to understand the meaning of 'computer'. A Computer does not necessarily mean a monitor, keyboard, mouse and a CPU. A computer is any machine or device that can compute and execute instructions given to it in the form of programs. So technically, even a cell phone is a computer. And so are desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and PDAs. Anything that can perform a series of operations on its own is a computer. This gives us an idea as to how wide and deep is the role of computers in our lives. We need a computer for virtually every thing. In the subsequent paragraphs we will see the uses of computers in society in more detail.

Application Of Computers To Society

It started with the calculators and punched cards, then it moved to vacuum tubes and then the transistors and printed circuit boards. The evolution of computers is still on and at a crazy pace. Below I have listed the uses of computers in society in different fields.

Science
One of the most important advantages of computers is in the field of science for research and development. The computers have played a major role in most of what we know about ourselves and the universe. The satellites, the telescopes and almost all the research tools make use of computers in some or the other way. The huge calculations required for space science, safe communication between scientists, storage of all the gathered information are some of the computer uses in science and technology.

Medical
The important use of computers in the medical field is for research and development. The high end machines used for diagnosis and cure of many diseases are nothing but computers. For example, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT scan, ultrasound devices, etc are amongst the uses of computers in hospitals. Even many surgical procedures, known as laparascopic surgeries, need the help of computers. Web conferencing helps doctors treat people remotely.

Education
Computer uses in the field of education are infinite. The Internet is a huge source of information. There are online universities that deliver online degrees and distance learning is spreading far and wide. Many schools and colleges have started making use of audio-visual ways of imparting knowledge. A horde of tools that need a computer, help students in many ways. For instance, a MS word, Excel, powerpoint etc. And this use of computers in education is only increasing.

Banking
The banking sector has improved on fronts such as security, ease of use, etc. with the help of computers. Most of the banking operations can be done online, known as Internet banking, and you don't have to walk up to the bank for virtually anything. You can withdraw money from ATMs and deposit money in any branch, thanks to the networking effected by the use of computers. The complete banking experience has also become more safe. Also read about the use of computers in business.

Crime Investigation
High end computer devices have ensured that justice is more effective. CCTV cameras and other computer operated security systems have reduced the amount of crime. And if it still happens there are many ways to track down the criminal in no time. Forensic science employs computers for many of its operations related to investigations.

Entertainment
The field of entertainment has been revolutionized by computers. Animation, graphic image manipulation etc has made the entertainment experience hundred times better. Computer gaming is achieving new landmarks in terms of technology. Movie making, editing, music composition etc everything needs computers.

This is only the tip of the iceberg and the uses of computers in society are many more. But then the development of computer technology has also given rise to many vices like identity theft. Although the advantages of computers supersede most of its disadvantages.

By Pankaj Chobharkar Published: 9/7/2010

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