computers in our life
...the world. They have also caused the infamous Silicon Valley to sprout up. This area located in mid-western California has become one of the most well-known areas along with the most profitable . Those companies produce the needed computer software, machines, computer chips, and hardware needed by the people. Statistics show that about 1 in every 5 households own at least one computer in their home. By the year 2002 they expect those results to be around 1 in 3 . These reasons along with others are what have made computer businesses become so successful. Computers have opened a whole new way to educate people. A first example is through educational software. Companies like Kaplan develop many programs which help people with all subjects. These programs do not only help with young kids, but for all different ages. They now have software that helps kids study for such tests as the ACT and SAT. These can come in handy and be a great benefit when the test rolls around. Multimedia programs give people the chance to have a whole set of encyclopedias, almanacs, maps, dictionaries, and other informational tools . Computers have also allowed many mathematical equations and other formulas to be completed extremely quickly. Some people might not realize that a calculator is actually a computer. Could one imagine not being able to use a calculator for certain math problems? Some applications we would still be working on! The Internet is another tool people have started to use for education. Undoubtedly, this is probably the most important tool that has changed education. Labeled the “Information Superhighway” one can understand this. It has allowed people from all over the world to share their knowledge and give anyone access to it for an extremely low cost. One can even access the Library of Congress and look at any book in the world . People can take part in online lectures given by professors. If a person has a research project on let’s say, Cancer. All they would need to do is search for that on a search engine such as, Yahoo. Then they would have more information on the subject than they could even imagine. Also, there are certain sites where people can get online and go to a homework help site. Here kids can e-mail problems to the site. Then they will respond with hints to it and eventually the answer. A final effect is how it is somewhat necessary for people to become user friendly with the computer. People can argue that they might not ever need to use a computer or learn how. Yes, there are those people who are not ever going to be into the technological age. These people are just limiting themselves on what Bill Gates say’s is, “a technological era” . On commercials one here’s the phrase, “What type of computer skills do you have.” People are being constantly rejected for jobs from those Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Intel. This has caused people to partake in courses offered in computers and take typing classes. The computer skills are a needed ability for people to get many jobs in today’s job world. “Someday we hope that every household will contain at least one computer for use”, says Microsoft CEO Bill gates . In the future it could be very likely that most households will be benefited by having a computer. Already, people can watch T.V. from their computer, use it as a CD player ,or even a VCR. Groceries, pizza, and other meals and necessities will be able to be ordered from the home. Someday computers will relate to virtually everything. A second relation is with the workplace. Almost every job, whether it be a farmer or a teacher will benefit by using a computer. The farmer can use a computer to calculate crop production or turn on the right irrigation systems. A teacher could e-mail the whole days lesson plans to students at home. A final thought is how there will continually be effects as long as people continue to come up with the ideas. Such things as voice operated lights, T.V’s, and computer’s are just a few things in operation right now. They also are developing voice activated cars. All these inventions would not have been able to come about without the use of the computer . The computer is constantly changing the everyday life of many people. It has effected some part of everyone’s life. They will continue to benefit people in many ways. Some not even thought of yet. Computer Addiction People from all age groups are learning to operate computers and anyone who has worked with computers for long periods of time knows that computers can be just as addicting as smoking. Computer addiction can have a number of physical, social, and psychological effects on a person and it is to be taken as seriously as any other addiction that a person is battling. One common physical effect computer addiction can have on a person are back problems. Sitting for so long can take a toll on a person's muscles and can result in poor posture. Poor posture can result in chronic back problems that require the services of a chiropractor. Dry eyes, carpal tunnel syndrome, and vision complications are some eye problems caused by over use of a computer. Migraine headaches are quite common in computer addiction and are linked to the straining of the eyes. Because of the long hours spent engrossed in a computer, addicts often have eating irregularitie...