Computers....Advantages and Disadvantages

A Computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data,process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for the future use.

For a layman i can describe computer as an electronic device which processes data and gives out information used in making decision.

Almost everything on earth has a beginning and an ending, advantages and disadvantages. Computer is not left out.Below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a computer.

Advantages:-

Computers are convenient:- With a personal computer, one could avoid the stress of looking for a place to use a computer. One can also enjoy the portability and compactibility of a laptop.

Saves time:- Computers process billions and trillions of operations in a single second. Due to its speed, one could get infoormation in less time.

Storage:- One could store documents, softwares et cetera in a computer.

Communication:- Through internet services people could communicate via emails and chatting.

Constitency:- These has to do with GIGO( Garbage in Garbage out), What you put in is what you get. Computer generates error-free results at all time, as long as u put in the right information.

Creates Job Opportunities:- Adepts in computer, get employment as a networker, web-designer et cetera

Disadvantages:-

Invasion of privacy:- People steal and hack passwords thereby going into others personal documents and other saved items.

Loss of Jobs:- The increase of technology leads to the decrease of human labour.

Impact on Enviroment:- Outdated and damaged computers seems to promote enviromental pollution. The owners of these computers most time find it difficult to dispose the computers so they leave it out in the open.

Cost of Maintenance:- A virus infected computers requires formatting of the hard drive to get rid of the virus. These leads to loss of information and it is also expensive.