Applications of Computers
In 1960s,business world started using computers for commercial purpose.
In 1970s, the invention of personal computer revolutionized the world and today computers are being used in nearly every field of life.
Some Major Applications of Computers are being listed below:-
Business
Medicine and health care
Communications
Education and reference
Science
Engineering
Entertainment
Banking
Government
Computers in business:-
Computers are used in different types of business to store a large amount of information in the form of database. Using computers business meetings can be held between people sitting at remote locations through web conferencing. Buyers and sellers can conduct business online through the use of computers and internet.
Medicine and Healthcare:-
In the field of medicine computers are used for diagnosing illness monitoring patients curing ailments, surgery etc.For example pacemaker is a little computer which is fixed inside patients having hard problem. Similarly computer can be used to control tiny remote cameras which can take pictures inside the body and help doctor make diagnoses. Also medical students learning surgery practice operations on computers through virtual reality.(Virtual reality is a concept that makes and feel real things and situations using sophisticated tools and equipment).
Communications:-
Computer that are connected with each other can be used to transfer data to and from the other computers. In order to establish communication between two users internet is one of the most common medium .You can send e-mail( electronic mail) to your friends and relatives who live in different countries. People who are in different cities can hold meeting actually because of video conferencing. You can actually chat with different people on the internet.
Events occurring at one place can be viewed almost instantly all across the world through computer network.
Education and Reference:-
Computers are effectively used in classrooms museums and libraries. In classrooms computers are used to develop science projects, prepare reports, gather information and as an interactive learning pool. At the library people can directly read magazines and journals directly from a computer terminal, they don't need to search the shelves for paper originals. In museums computers are used to explore topics in depth and receive information. Now a days online learning and training is possible through networks.A student sitting at home can speak to his/ her queries.Virtual classrooms are reality these days.
Today students can fill their application forms and give their exam online that facilitates distance education. Computer Based learning and web based learning are very popular amongst students
Science:-
Computers are used by various scientistsFor the purpose of research and development. Generally make use of computer for research and Analysis of new theories. With the help of computers scientists moving towards the possibility of predicting natural disasters earthquake and for numerical computing.
Engineering:-
Computers are used by engineers for the creation of complex drawings and designs while working in different fields like automobiles and construction. Engineers use computers extensively for numerical computing.
Entertainment:-
Computers are used in entertainment industry for creating graphics and animations. There are various free graphics software available for creating graphics and animations.
Banking:-
Computers are being increasingly used for online banking. Through online banking the users for customers can transfer and receive money by using computers and internet.Some banks also provide the facility of online bill payment through the websites.
Government:-
Computer play a crucial role in almost all government departments.Revenue , industry, census, police ,defense and many other departments use computers extensively to serve the people better. The concept of ‘e-governance’ is becoming popular among various government agencies.
