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Essay On Computer: History of Computers

The document discusses the history and uses of computers. It describes the five generations of computers from the 1940s to present day, characterized by technological developments that made computers increasingly smaller, more powerful, faster, cheaper and efficient. It then outlines several key uses of computers, including in business, education, healthcare, defense, government, communication, banking, and marketing. Computers are used for tasks like data processing, calculations, record keeping, online transactions, and more across various industries.

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Essay On Computer: History of Computers

The document discusses the history and uses of computers. It describes the five generations of computers from the 1940s to present day, characterized by technological developments that made computers increasingly smaller, more powerful, faster, cheaper and efficient. It then outlines several key uses of computers, including in business, education, healthcare, defense, government, communication, banking, and marketing. Computers are used for tasks like data processing, calculations, record keeping, online transactions, and more across various industries.

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Essay on Computer

The invention of the computer has made our lives easier. This device is used for many purposes,
such as securing information, messages, data processing, software programming, calculations, etc.
A desktop computer has a CPU, UPS, monitor, keyboard, and a mouse to work. A laptop is a
modern form of the computer in which all the components are inbuilt in a single device. Earlier
computers were not so fast and powerful. After thorough and meticulous research and work by
various scientists, modern-day computers have come up.

History of Computers
The history of computer development is often used to reference the different generations of
computing devices. Each generation of computers is characterized by a major technological
development that fundamentally changed the way computers work. Most of the major developments
from the 1940s to the present day have resulted in increasingly smaller, powerful, faster, cheaper
and more efficient computing devices.
The evolution of computer technology is often divided into five generations. These five generations
of computers are as follows:

Generation of Computers Timeline Evolving Hardware

First Generation 1940s-1950s Vacuum tube based

Second Generation 1950s-1960s Transistor based

Third Generation 1960s-1970s Integrated circuit based

Fourth Generation 1970s-present Microprocessor based

Fifth Generation The present and the future Artificial intelligence based

Uses of Computers
Computers are used in various fields. Some of the applications are:
1. Business
A computer can perform a high-speed calculation more efficiently and accurately, due to which it is
used in all business organisations. In business, computers are used for:

 Payroll Calculations
 Budgeting
 Sales Analysis
 Maintenance of Stocks
 Managing Employee Databases etc.
2. Education
Computers are very useful in the education system. Especially now, during the COVID time, online
education has become the need of the hour. There are miscellaneous ways through which an
institute can use computers to educate students.
3. Health Care
Computers have become an important part of hospitals, labs and dispensaries. They are used for
the scanning and diagnosis of different diseases. Computerized machines do scans, which include
ECG, EEG, ultrasound and CT Scan, etc. Moreover, they are used in hospitals to keep records of
patients and medicines.
4. Defence
Computers are largely used in defence. The military employs computerized control systems, modern
tanks, missiles, weapons, etc. It uses computers for communication, operation and planning, smart
weapons, etc.
5. Government
Computers play an important role in government services. Some major fields are:

 Computation of male/female ratio


 Computerization of PAN card
 Income Tax Department
 Budgets
 Weather Forecasting
 Computerization of voters’ lists
 Sales Tax Department
6. Communication
Communication is a way to convey an idea, a message, a picture, a speech or any form of text,
audio or video clip. Computers are capable of doing so. Through computers, we can send an email,
chat with each other, do video conferencing, etc.
7. Banking
Nowadays, to a large extent, banking is dependent on computers. Banks provide an online
accounting facility, which includes checking current balance, making deposits and overdrafts,
checking interest charges, shares, trustee records, etc. The ATM machines which are fully
automated use computers, making it easier for customers to deal with banking transactions.
8. Marketing
In marketing, computers are mainly used for advertising and home shopping.
Similarly, there are various other applications of computers in other fields such as insurance,
Engineering, design, etc.

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