Today, when the whole world has metamorphosed to being a global village, wired together

through the magical phenomenon of computers, saying that computers have become an
indispensable part of our lives, would be a gross understatement, to say the least. Computers
have permeated every aspect of our lives and have indisputably become a necessity in these
modern times, without which life today is simply unimaginable.
Being cumbersome and complicated, the initial use of computers was limited to offices and
defence related tasks. But with the advent of user-friendly and affordable range of computers in
the 1980’s, the common man was introduced to the benefits of this wonder machine, which
completely revolutionized their lives. over the years and the number of computer users has been
growing rapidly ever since. With myriad uses ranging from banking ,industrial sector,
engineering, space programs, research and development projects, security purposes, airports,
railways and offices, there is hardly a sphere of modern life left untouched by the miraculous
influence of computers. computers have become an extension of our lives, making it run
smoothly and seamlessly, simplifying mundane chores, saving labour and money. The use of
computers in the field of medicine, research projects, leading to path breaking inventions and
discoveries hardly needs to be emphasized here.
Computers have revolutionized the world of communication with the introduction of the internet,
information on any topic is just a click away now, leading to increased awareness and a more
informed society. Tools such as e-mail and instant messaging have become the standard norm in
business communications. Just how important it is to be well versed with computers, can be
gauged from the fact that this is a pre-requisite for any job opportunity these days. People who
have not learned how to navigate the Internet and have basic computer skills will increasingly
have a difficult time securing employment. It has proved to be a powerful educational tool and
has made modernized the teaching methodology around the world. It has also won its way into
the hearts of the people as a popular source of entertainment .
On the flip side, there are many negatives associated with computers especially regarding the
usage of internet, which can as easily prove to be a curse if used injudiciously. Though these
faults cannot be wished away, it would be unwise to undermine the staggering benefits accrued
from computers as opposed to these relatively less significant drawbacks. Life without
computers now would be akin to going back to the Dark Ages, signifying a regression from the
giant leaps towards technological, financial and social advancement made possible by
computers. So let’s embrace and make the best use of this technology instead of being left
behind.