Sunday, 9 October 2011

Why We All Need A Computer

It is beyond argument that, not too long ago, a personal computer was thought to be something that was needed principally by corporations and commercial and financial concerns and not the private individual. Ordinary people possessing a computer were rare indeed. However, in recent years, the presence of a personal computer in the home has established itself to a position where it is the exception not to have one, rather than the rule.
The home computer can be put to many tasks. Home entertainment is one of the ways that people use their computer, allowing them to watch videos and listen to music. Computer game videos are also extremely popular and online games playing is fast becoming extremely popular also, as a means of entertainment.
A considerable number of people will simply use their desktop or laptop computers to lazily browse the internet of they have a little spare time on their hands. Notwithstanding the undoubted enjoyment that can be derived from activities such as these, they cannot, however, be described in any way other than leisure pursuits and the ability to pursue them could not be suggested to be an essential use to which the personal computer can be put.
There are, however, an ever-increasing number of computer pursuits that actually necessitate access to a personal computer that might be correctly designated as essential. Information collating is the foremost of these activities. A straightforward search on the internet can give the searcher an abundance of information about almost any topic you can think of. Communicating, through the medium of email has surpassed conventional mail as the most used form of giving and receiving written messages. The ability to deliver and receive mail by email, if not one of life’s necessities now, is fast becoming one of them.
Internet banking has also established itself as one of our day to day pursuits, obviating the necessity of ever embarking upon a personal visit to the bank, with all the time consumption and inconvenience that that can entail. Indeed, certain bank accounts are only available on the internet and some accounts that are internet only command better terms, such as higher interest rates for savings.
We are able to make comparisons of the price of cheap last minute travel, cheap hotels, vacations and care hire deals on the internet and then go on to make the necessary reservations, frequently making some real money saving deals in doing so. You can take out policies of insurance, obtain cheap credit cards, open bank accounts and even obtain loans and mortgages, having made the necessary price comparison of the products that are on offer. Indeed, the internet price comparison site phenomenon is one of the fastest growing online industries, with literally millions of people looking for bargains.
We are able to engage in shopping on the internet, often at prices that are significantly lower than if we were make a personal visit to a shop, and again, saving time and inconvenience.
We are even now able to deal with our income tax return online, by filing and paying our taxes through the medium of the tax website.
We can meet up with our friends and acquaintances on the internet by joining up to one of the many social networking sites.We are even able to speak to our families who live in different parts of the world by communicating through the medium of skype over the internet.
For anybody who, whether they are lacking in finances or have a problem with physical mobility, the internet can constitute the only real opportunity to access fully the world that exist beyond the four walls of their houses. In that sense, it might truly be said that the computer experience is one which is one that all people in our society should have easy access to. Anyone who has not yet been able to find a way of mastering the use of a computer should certainly try to do it sooner rather than later. It is the clear view of the writer that this is likely to become a talent that you will not be able to do without in the not too distant future. There are now many ways that you can find access to a computer. Many local libraries allow their members the use of a computer and, in turn, access to the internet, although care should be taken in inputting any personal financial information into a computer that has public access. Even with this rider, however, the library or even an internet café can be a great way to learn the ropes and develop your computer skills to keep up with the technological revolution!

Conclusion
The inevitable conclusion to be arrived at from all of the above is that the personal computer is certainly an essential part of a complete and fulfilled life, with all the means by which it can enhance our ability to do certain things and make the achievement of other activities so much easier. The probability is that this will become even more the case as time goes by, with many countries even suggesting that the lack of a computer constitutes a breach of human rights!

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