COMPUTER: ADVANTAGES AND

DISADVANTAGES
NAME- DHRUV SHAH
STD- 9 B
ROLL NO.- 42
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER:
 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. People are using computers to
perform different tasks quickly and easily. The
use of computers makes different task easier.
It also saves time and effort and reduces the
overall cost to complete a particular task. 
 A computer is a general purpose device that can
be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic
or logical operations. 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 carries out arithmetic
and logic operations. A sequencing and control
unit that can change the order of operations
based on stored information.
 Peripheral devices allow information to be
retrieved from an external source, and the
result of operations saved and retrieved.

 Modern computers based on integrated circuits

 are millions to billions of times more capable
than the early machines, and occupy a fraction
of the space . Simple computers are small
enough to fit into mobile devices, and mobile
computers can be powered by small batteries.
ADVANTAGES:
It helps you automate various tasks that you
cannot do manually. 

 It helps you organize your data and

information. 

 It has much more computing and calculating

power then an ordinary human. 
 It may help your work to be a lot easier. 

 Itcan help you communicate with

friends, coworkers and other contacts. 

 It has many search engines to help you

find information quickly. The transactions
are handled easily and quickly with
computerized systems.

 Online services like skype or social media websites

are used for communication and information
sharing purposes.
 Many organizations are using computers for
keeping the records of their customers.

 The customers can check their account

balance from using the internet. They can
also make financial transaction online.

 Banks are using computers for maintaining

accounts and managing financial transacti
-ons. The banks are also providing the facility
of online banking.
Book stores are closing all across the
country because it is so much more
convenient to buy books online and so
much easier to find the books you want.

 But in many cases it is possible to read

books on the monitor or to print them .

 More and more shopping is being done online.

Even the supermarkets are being affected.
Computers have created jobs but not as many as
they have displaced. 
DISADVANTAGES:
 It can have negative effects on your social life
and interactions with other people if you do not
maintain the balance between time online and
offline. 

 It may have a negative effect on your eyesight

due to radiation. The users can avoid health
risks by using the computer in proper position

 It may cause pimples and wrinkles. 

 It may distract you from your studies. 

 Too much time in front of monitor may

adversely affect your eyesight. The
improper and prolonged use of computer
can results in injuries or disorders of
hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks and
back. 

 Sitting in front of a computer for too long

without exercise can cause a weight gain. 
 Thedata stored on a computer can be accessed
by unauthorized persons through networks.

 Theyhack the credit card numbers of the

people and misuse them or they can steal
important data from big organizations.

 Itcauses wastage of time and energy.

Young generation is now spending more time on
the social websites like Facebook, Twitter etc.
or texting their friends all night with
smartphones.
 Differenttasks are performed automatically by
using computers. The computers are used to
store personal data of the people.

 It
reduces the need of people and increases
unemployment in society.

 It may cause pimples and wrinkles. It may

damage your studies and life. Too much time
in front of monitor may adverse effect your eye
sight and can also make you fat. 
THANK YOU