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Use of Computers: Submitted By: Muhammad Imran Ashraf 085-bscs-08 Submitted To: Sir Saleem Raza

The document discusses the various uses of computers. It explains that computers process input from devices like keyboards and mice, and display output on monitors and printers. It then outlines several major uses of computers, including desktop publishing, health/medicine, the internet, mathematical calculations, word processing, digital video/audio, business, telecommunications, e-learning, banks, travel, examinations, certificates, ATMs, matrimony, news, classmate connections, robotics, appliances, sports, greeting cards, planning/scheduling, plagiarism detection, airplane simulation, and weather analysis. It concludes that computers have greatly advanced human society and are now used in nearly every aspect of life.

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Use of Computers: Submitted By: Muhammad Imran Ashraf 085-bscs-08 Submitted To: Sir Saleem Raza

The document discusses the various uses of computers. It explains that computers process input from devices like keyboards and mice, and display output on monitors and printers. It then outlines several major uses of computers, including desktop publishing, health/medicine, the internet, mathematical calculations, word processing, digital video/audio, business, telecommunications, e-learning, banks, travel, examinations, certificates, ATMs, matrimony, news, classmate connections, robotics, appliances, sports, greeting cards, planning/scheduling, plagiarism detection, airplane simulation, and weather analysis. It concludes that computers have greatly advanced human society and are now used in nearly every aspect of life.

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Use of Computers

Submitted by: Muhammad Imran Ashraf


085-bscs-08
Submitted to: Sir Saleem Raza
What is Computer?
 A computer is an electronic device, which executes
software programs. It consists of 2 parts-hardware
and software . The computer processes input through
input devices like mouse and keyboard. The computer
displays output through output devices like color
monitor and printer. The size of a computer varies
considerably from very small to very big. The speed of
computers also has a very large range. Computers
have become indispensable in today’s world. Millions
of people use computers all over the world.
Computers are Everywhere
 The uses of computers is universal. Computers are used
in applications ranging from running a farm, diagnosing
a disease, and designing to constructing and launching a
space vehicle. Because the development of computers
has been largely the work of scientists, it is natural that
a large body of computer applications serves the
scientist. The articles included herein relate to the uses
of computers today in business, science, education,
schools, classrooms, hospitals, medicine, health care,
military, agriculture, law enforcement, at home and in
our everyday lives.
Uses of Computer
 Desktop publishing - With desktop publishing, you can create page layouts for
entire books on your personal computer. E.g. now a days all Islamic books even Holly
Quran is available in printed and as well as handout.

 Computers in field of Health & Medicine - You can diagnose diseases. You
can learn the cures. From pharmaceutical point of view, very advance software
regarding drug information and those helping dispensing procedures are available .
Software is used for performing surgery. Computers are used to store patient data.
Ease regarding research point of view has also been provided.

 Internet - It is a network of almost all the computers in the world. Through E-Mail you
can communicate with a person sitting thousands of miles away in seconds. There is chat
software that enables one to chat with another person on a real-time basis. Video
conferencing tools are becoming readily available to the common man.

 Mathematical Calculations - Thanks to computers, which have computing speeds


of over a million calculations per second we can perform the biggest of mathematical
calculations.
Uses of Computer
Word Processing - Word Processing software automatically corrects spelling and
grammar mistakes. If the content of a document repeats you don’t have to type it each
time. You can use the copy and paste features. You can printout documents and make
several copies. It is easier to read a word-processed document than a handwritten one.
You can add images to your document.

Digital video or audio composition – Audio or video composition and


editing have been made much easier by computers. It no longer costs thousands of
dollars of equipment to compose music or make a film. Graphics engineers can use
computers to generate short or full-length films or even to create three-dimensional
models. Anybody owning a computer can now enter the field of media production.
Special effects in science fiction and action movies are created using computers.

Computers in Business- Shops and supermarkets use software, which calculate the
bills. Taxes can be calculated and paid online. Accounting is done using computers. One can predict
future trends of business using artificial intelligence software. Software is used in major stock
markets. One can do trading online. There are fully automated factories running on software.
Uses of Computer
Telecommunications - Software is widely used here. Also all mobile phones have software
embedded in them.

E-Learning – Instead of a book it is easier to learn from an E-learning software .

Banks - All financial transactions are done by computer software. They provide security,
speed and convenience.

Travel - One can book air tickets or railway tickets and make hotel reservations online.

Examinations-You can give online exams and get instant results. You can check your examination
results online.

Certificates - Different types of certificates can be generated. It is very easy to create and
change layouts.

ATM machines - The computer software authenticates the user and dispenses cash.
Uses of Computer
 Marriage - There are matrimonial sites through which one can search for a suitable groom or
bride.

 News-There are many websites through which you can read the latest or old news.

 Classmates-There are many alumni websites through which you can regain contact with your
classmates.

 Robotics - Robots are controlled by software.

 Washing Machines - They operate using software.

 Microwave Oven - They are operated by software.

 Sports – Software is used for making umpiring decisions. There are simulation software using
which a sportsperson can practice his skills. Computers are also to identify flaws in technique
Uses of Computer
Greeting Cards - You can send and receive greetings pertaining to
different occasions.

Planning and Scheduling - Software can be used to store contact


information, generating plans, scheduling appointments and deadlines.

Plagiarism - Software can examine content for plagiarism.


.
Aero planes – Pilots train on software, which simulates flying.

Weather analysis – Supercomputers are used to analyze and predict


weather.
Conclusion

 Computers have leapfrogged the human society


into another league. It is used in each and every
aspect of human life. They will spearhead the
human quest of eradicating social problems like
illiteracy and poverty. It is difficult to imagine a
world bereft of computers. This revolutionary
technology is indeed a boon to the human race.
May computers continue to shower their
blessings to us.

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