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01.2 - Computers Today

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ACTIVITY: Computers Today. IBM: Games, A.I. & the Future of Cognitive Computing. Uses of computers in Different Fields , Areas, Sectors, Industries, Education | InforamtionQ. Computers have become an essential part of modern human life. Since the invention of computer they have evolved in terms of increased computing power and decreased size. Owing to the widespread use of computers in every sphere, Life in today’s world would be unimaginable without computers. They have made human lives better and happier. There are many computer uses in different fields of work. Engineers, architects, jewelers, and filmmakers all use computers to design things. Computers Aid at Education : Computers have its dominant use in the education field which can significantly enhance performance in learning. Computers in our Health and Medicine : Most of the medical information can now be digitized from the prescription to reports.

Aid of Computers at Financial Institutions : We know well that computers are being used by the financial institutions like banks for different purposes. Computers for our Pass time : Computers are a part of our Transport System : Computer at our Defense : ACTIVITY: Computers... Everyday Life. The Importance Of Computers In Our Daily Lives.

In the current world, it’s almost impossible to imagine that someone can live without computers. They have become an electronic device of almost every day use for individuals of every age, and essential in almost all the business dealings that are made nowadays. The most that any industry has gained from the discovery of the computer is the business industry because of its nature. In recent years they have gained significance as they have improved the efficiency and productivity of work done. Large amounts of information in industrial and business sectors as well as in the personal lives are stored on servers. Computing can help businesses by making their staff efficient and productive and also save their valuable time in any business or office.

In schools they will help the learners to comprehend the basic concepts better with the help of video or audio examples. Also they are used in the medical industry to help doctors in diagnosing the diseases quickly and efficiently. Computer Science in Modern Everyday Life. December 2006 (Ph.D. student) Summary This article provides examples of Computer Science concepts in the modern world, especially in activities that young people are likely to be familiar with. It is mainly intended for teenagers who like computers and technology and want to know whether Computer Science would interest them as a major in college.

Stimulating interest in Computer Science When I was a teenager, I was fairly proficient at using computers, but I had no idea what Computer Science was like as a field of study. I would have definitely been motivated to learn more about Computer Science at a younger age if someone had given me a connection between my computer-related hobbies (web browsing, online gaming, digital image editing) and Computer Science as an academic field of study. Wait, but isn't Computer Science just programming? No. Programming is an (important) engineering tool; Computer Science is an academic field of study like Physics or Mathematics. Surfing the web. 10 Powerful Examples Of Artificial Intelligence In Use Today.

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