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Uses of Computers

Computers are used in nearly every aspect of modern life including education, telecommunications, publishing, science, health services, travel, space exploration, business, engineering, entertainment, government services, manufacturing, and more. Specifically, computers are used in schools for instruction, in hospitals for patient records and monitoring, in offices for business transactions, and in design and manufacturing for accuracy and automation. Computers connect people through communication technologies and online sharing of information. Overall, computers have revolutionized various industries and improved many areas of life.

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Uses of Computers

Computers are used in nearly every aspect of modern life including education, telecommunications, publishing, science, health services, travel, space exploration, business, engineering, entertainment, government services, manufacturing, and more. Specifically, computers are used in schools for instruction, in hospitals for patient records and monitoring, in offices for business transactions, and in design and manufacturing for accuracy and automation. Computers connect people through communication technologies and online sharing of information. Overall, computers have revolutionized various industries and improved many areas of life.

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GEI004 LEC – ADVANCE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

USES OF COMPUTERS
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USES OF COMPUTER:
Computers in
Education
• Modern homes have
computers for research and
learning by students and the
family for school lessons.
• They are also used to learn
other people, places, current
events and recent
technologies
• Computers in schools are
used for instruction in
Computer, Math, English
and Science
Computers in
Telecommunications
• Computers are used to send
letters, pictures, video clips
and music.
• Talking and seeing friends,
relatives and acquaintances are
made easier and a lot cheaper by
the use of computers connected
in the internet.
• Computers are used in the mobile
phone communications to control
calls and messages (SMS/MMS)
Computers in
Publishing
• Print publishing such as
book, newspapers and
magazines are designed
and prepared using
computers
• Music, videos and books are
shared online by their
creators and can be
downloaded for free or for a
fee
Computers in
Science and
Research
• Modern laboratories have
computers used by chemists to
invent materials, medicine and
products to improve life.
• Physicists look for renewable,
safe and affordable power
sources using computers.
Computers in
Health Services
• Computers in hospital are used by doctors
to store medical data, patient’s records,
research materials and other information in
computer
• Computers in operating rooms assist doctors
perform micro-surgery for success and accuracy.
• Computers are used in hospitals to monitor
patient’s condition.

Computers in
Travel
• Airline fares and ticket are now
paid online
• Hotel and housing are also
reserved using the Internet
• Computers in airport are used by
air traffic controllers to control
and schedule take off and landing
of planes, to ensure safety.
Computers in
Space
Exploration
 Computers are used in spacecraft to
explore planets and other heavenly
bodies
 Computers are likewise used in Earth
control stations for the spacecraft and
satellite out on mission.
 Computers are also used on satellites
to monitor weather, transmit voice and
data, and other applications around
the world.
Computers in
Business
• Computers in groceries are
used by cashiers to store
prices of goods, determine
inventory of goods and locate
the goods in store.
• Computers in offices are used to
store daily business deals and
transactions.
Computers in
Engineering and
Architecture
• Architects and Engineers design
houses, buildings and bridges
using Computer Aided-design
(CAd) Software
• CAD Software assures
accuracy of designs being
designed and presented
Computers in •
Entertainment •
Computers in TV Stations Computers are used by
and movie outfits are used animators to create cartoon
by movie directors to create characters in movies.
special effects for TV and
movies
Computers in
Government Service
• Computers in government offices are used
by BIR to compute taxes
• Government uses computers to render
service to its citizens, for example the
traffic lights are controlled by computers
to lessen congestion of vehicles
• Census Bureau (NSO) uses computers to
record all births and other personal
information
Computers in
Manufacturing and
Robotics
•Automobiles and other vehicles are
manufactured using computer-aided
machineries and robots •Computers in
manufacturing also manage raw materials,
suppliers, costs and inventories
•Computers in industry are also used to
design new and better machines

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