Computer and society today The Computer revolution is the most important revolution in the world history. Microelectronics has been the driving force behind this unbelievable technological leap. We live in a computerized society and whether we like it or not‚ it is going to get more and more computerized. The major reason behind such an impact of computers is that computers are becoming smaller‚ cheaper‚ faster and more reliable. They are an indispensable way of life. A country without the
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COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT (107) What is computer write its advantages with example Ans-A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed‚ the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Conventionally‚ a computer consists of at least one processing element‚ typically a central processing unit (CPU)‚ and some form of memory. The processing element
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COMPUTERS IN THE WORKPLACE JOSEPH HOOVER ENGLISH COMPOSITION Computers in the Workplace Computers have become one of the most used devices in the workplace. Whether it’s the intern just working a summer job‚ or the CEO‚ the computer is used in every level of a company. These devices are used in many ways to include typing reports‚ creating and editing websites‚ making presentations‚ or just browsing the internet. However‚ when it comes to providing the employee with the right laptop‚ it all
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LAPTOP A laptop computer is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop has most of the same components as a desktop computer‚ including a display‚ a keyboard‚ a pointing device such as a touchpad (also known as a track pad) and/or a pointing stick‚ and speakers into a single unit. A laptop is powered by mains electricity via an AC adapter‚ and can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery. Laptops are also sometimes called notebook. computers‚notebooks‚ ultrabooks or netbooks.
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What effects has the computer had on our lives? The twenty-first century is already turning out to be the century of the computer. The computer revolution that started after the Second World War is now developing exponentially and computers are beginning to influence and take over nearly every aspect of our lives. Computers are clearly changing and affecting society in many ways. The two main areas in which computers have brought about a profound change in our lives are in the economic
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computer sciences EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief Roger R. Flynn University of Pittsburgh‚ Pittsburgh‚ PA Advisory Editors Ida M. Flynn University of Pittsburgh‚ Pittsburgh‚ PA Ann McIver McHoes Carlow College‚ Pittsburgh PA EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Kathleen J. Edgar‚ Senior Editor Shawn Beall‚ Cindy Clendenon‚ Alja Collar‚ Debra M. Kirby‚ Anjanelle M. Klisz‚ Mark F. Mikula‚ Charles B. Montney‚ Kate Millson‚ Nicole Watkins Contributing Editors Michelle DiMercurio‚ Senior Art Director Rita
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Computers and the world of information technology are advancing quickly in this generation. Moor in his 1985 article “What is Computer Ethics?” stated that‚ “Computers provide us with new capabilities and these in turn give us new choices for action”. Hence‚ arguments about privacy and ethics in computer technology arise. With the birth on computers there “was concern right away that computers would be used inappropriately to the detriment of society”(Herold‚ 2006). I believe that the good is outweighing
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Role of Computers in Education Computers have changed the way we work‚ be it any profession. Therefore‚ it is only but natural the role of computers ineducation has been given a lot of prominence in the recent years. Computers play a vital role in every field. They aid industrial processes; they find applications in medicine; they are the heart of the software industry; they play a vital role in education. Theuses of computers in education are manifold. Here‚ we shall discuss the important facets
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The role of computer in teaching and learning is pivotal. You can’t now deny the fact that what we people are teaching and learning is all now through computers. Computer is fast and efficient and fetches information in the milliseconds or even more than that. Now you are learning online. There are virtual classrooms. You can get learning material on the internet. You can now even give papers on the internet. All education processes are now on computers. Computer is a remarkable device with much
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Social impact of computer use 11/18/2009 Author : Muhammad Raza Khan Submitted to : Asif H. Qureshi Traditionally‚ courses that deal with computers and society issues focus primarily on enumerating the various ways in which computers impact society. This is done by listing categories of topics such as privacy‚ computers in medicine‚ military uses of computers‚ etc. Classic cases of computer abuse or errant systems are typically described in detail‚ as a way of simply making students
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