Topic: The importance of a computer

Presented by Mr Israel Enuekwe

Computer is special to us in so many ways.

A computer is a powerful and useful device which works very fast. It also helps us learn new skills that are an important part of today’s digital world. Now let us have a look at some of the advantages of using a computer.

Advantages of using a computer.

Speed: the computer allows you to perform tasks very fast. It can process a large

amount of data very quickly.

Quality: The computer enables us to create high-quality documents and drawings. Document can meet required standard.

ReliabilityA computer is reliable and accurate. Which means you can depend on it to produce what it is instructed to produce. A computer never makes mistakes by itself.

Storage capability.A computer can store an enormous amount of data and make this data available for processing at any point in time when it is needed.

VersatilityA computer can perform repetitive jobs efficiently. It can work in areas where the human brain cannot. It can be used for so many kind of jobs and various field/profession.

What a computer can do Write and create documents. E.g.

letters, resumes, reports, newsletters, brochures, business cards, invitations etc.

Check your finances: to create budget, record expenses, balance our check books, calculate our taxes and monitor our mortgages.

perform research: we can use the computer to research on any topic by the use of the internet.

Work with numbers: using spread sheet we can work with numbers.

Schedule your time: we can use the computer as a personal organiser to record upcoming activities, birthdays, anniversaries, events, meetings and appointment.

Learning: we can use computer to learn many things. Chatting: we can use computers to chat with other people by

typing message to them. Communicate: we can use computer to send email message and

instant messages. Buying and selling: we buy and sell using the internet.

Playing media: playing of music, watching of videos

Playing of games.