The Significance of Computers

We are living in the age of computers. The computer may be called a mechanical brain. It is capable of storing thousands of instructions and information. In a second, it can carry out millions of operations and calculations. When we need, these data can be traced and retrieved. Speed and accuracy are the main factors of a computer. Today the computers are used in a number of fields. Nowadays, banking and business operations are almost computerized. In industries, computers operate machines. In railway stations and airports, the booking of tickets is done with the help of computers. Computers are useful in space travel, weather study and communication satellites. Today, printing of newspapers by photo type setting is carried out with the help of computers. In constructing bridges and buildings also, computers are used.

In the field of education, computers have come to play a vital role. Now teaching and learning of lesions are made very easy with the help of computers. Personal computers are available for domestic accounting, playing and learning.

But, there are some disadvantages in introducing computers in all fields. Working people are afraid of loosing their opportunities with more and more use of computers. It is true that a single computer can do the job of many people. But it cannot completely replace men from their work because computer is also operated by man. It is hoped that the ushering in of computers will create new job opportunities and so man can spend his time and energy in productive work. So, we can welcome this wonderful machine.