Ideas: The Many Uses of Computers
Computers are
helpful because they offer a wide range of functions and services that are not
available anywhere else. There are four main uses: word processing,
internet/communications, digital video/audio composition, and desktop
publishing. Although one can create a typed paper with a typewriter, the
computer has more features to do it with. Internet and communications, digital
video and audio composition, and desktop publishing are all features that are
only offered on computers. With these tools human society has progressed
exponentially.
The word processing
capabilities of computers are amazing. They can automatically correct your
spelling and grammar mistakes. The cutting and pasting features are incredibly
simple and very useful for revision. Plus it is easier to read a word-processed
document than one written by hand. Having a digital backup is an added benefit.
All of these things help writers get the job done. If you want to add pictures
to your writing, numerous software titles are available for desktop publishing.
With desktop publishing, you can create page layouts for entire books on your
home computer. For example, high school yearbook classes now use desktop
publishing software for the creation and design of their yearbooks. Most of
this cannot be done by hand, and if so, then it is painstakingly laborious.
The Internet is one
of the greatest inventions of humanity. It is a massive network of computers,
each with the ability to access any of the others. Ungodly amounts of
information can be found on the Internet. It is the ultimate form of media, a
combination of newspaper, radio, and as the average bandwidth is increasing,
television. Using the Internet, any two people anywhere can communicate for
free, whether it is with text or voice. Video conferencing tools are becoming
readily available to the public. New uses are being found for the Internet
every day.
Audio/video editing
and composition have been made much easier by computers. Cutting and pasting is
no longer comprised of using scissors and tape on large reels of film. It no
longer costs thousands of dollars of equipment to make a film or to compose
music. Now emerging musicians have the ability to compose their own songs and
publish them without having to obtain a record contract. Amateur filmmakers can
produce work from their own homes. Graphics engineers can use computers to
create three-dimensional models, or even to generate short or full-length
films. Anybody who owns a computer can now enter the field of media production.
Computers have so
many uses that cannot be found anywhere else. Word processors are the perfect
writing device because you can compose quickly and make changes easily. The
Internet provides a fast, free, and unique way to get information or to
communicate with others. Computers supply an affordable solution to
nonprofessional audio and video composition. These reasons are why computers
are so helpful in modern society. With the aid of computers, humankind is
entering a new era of enlightenment.
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Example:
Dear John,
I hear you had got a
new computer game? Which one? I am crazy about games, especially simulation
game. I like the feeling when I drive a fast car at 300 kpm. I'd love creating a new city in my own. I can focus on ‘Rise of Nations’ for half a day without
eating anything. Can you lend me your game next week?
But I do think we
can use the computer for other purposes. I store my favourite music and video
in the desktop and I can play them whatever and whenever I want. If I’d like to
read the lyrics, I can search in Internet. Every time I do homework,
assignments, I always google informations. The results is rich and in detail
with a lot of figures (pictures and diagrams). I also use the computer to keep
in touch with my friends, colleagues through blog and Facebook. The computer
helps me not only in my work but also for entertainment.
Tell me what else
you use the computer for in your next letter.
Best wishes,
