Learning computer is one of the awesome thing in this world. Now a days computer is the key to every business. Today I am going to talk about the Advantages and Disadvantages of Computers and some magical benefits.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Computers


What are the advantages of Computer are given below:

  1. High Speed
  2. Accuracy
  3. Using
  4. Versatile Machine
  5. Storage Capability
  6. Multitasking
  7. Connects with Internet
  8. Increase Productivity
  9. Protects Data
  10. Communication
  11. Sharing
  12. Information Resources
  13. Earning Money

1. High Speed

In shortly, the computer is the fastest machine in the world. It is able to perform calculations of a very large amount of data. The computer can do its task in a very nanosecond.

2. Accuracy

If we talk about its accuracy then there is no such machine like a computer that gives always correct accurate answers. It always did its job 100% with accuracy, so while using computer you do not really worry about your answers.

3. Using

In today's world, computers are using in every aspect of life either it is used in Science and Technology, Education, Banking, E-Commerce Health, and Medicine, etc.

4. Versatile Machine

In addition to being used in every aspect of life. It has the ability to perform a variety of tasks without any problem. A computer never gets tired. A person who is working on it may get bored but the computer never does so, but sometimes it may be hanged while using multiple tasks, because when the tasks are out reachable of the memory of RAM.

5. Storage Capability

Storage is also an advantage of computers which we cannot ignore. Nowadays all the large companies and organizations are using computers to store the data of their employs and customers. A computer can store huge amounts of data.

The smallest unit of storage is bit and then 8 bits equal a byte. The average amount of data computers can store is 250 GB to 350 GB. It means that it can store millions of customer's name and their addresses.

Memory is divided into four parts: 

  1. KB (kilobytes)
  2. MB (Megabytes),
  3. GB (Gigabytes)
  4. TB (Terabytes).

6. Multitasking

Discussing the benefits of computers, we can't forget the advantage which is multitasking. A computer can do more than one task at a time.

Actually the computer doesn't solve all the problems at one time. It divides one sec to perform all of the tasks and give more time to the task which is live. You also have this experience that you are typing and also listening to songs at a time. Which means that a computer is doing multitask at a time.

7. Connects with Internet

Wow, Now you can connect with the world using computer. Amazing! A computer can connects with the internet, from where you can access huge networks and websites like Facebook, Google, YouTube and millions of like this.

For this, you just have to get an internet connection and plug it into the computer. From this, you can access a huge amount of data from the internet.

8. Increase Productivity

Let's see how a computer can increase productivity?

A computer can also increase your productivity. There are many software available which can help you to work on a computer.

For example, you can you Excel to create data sheets and Word to create more interactive and amazing documents. There are many photos and video editing software available which can help you a lot to increase the productivity of your business.

9. Protects Data

A computer can protect your data, what you need. You just have to download any software which can help you to protect your data from unauthorized users.

You can protect your data on computers by having a copy of your data in other hardware. You can lock your computer with a secret password, so only you can access your computer. No one who didn't know the password cannot access your pc. So it is also a big benefit computer.

10. Communication

Communication is the best in the advantages of computer. Suppose, a hundred years ago people used mails and also pigeons to send their messages.

It took a very long time to send and receive messages. Sometimes it took months and years. Now, with the help of your computer.

You are able to communicate with the people who are hundreds of thousands mile away from you in a second. You can send those messages, E-mails and amazing things is that you can also see and hear him/her using the benefit of a video call.

11. Sharing

You can share your data from one computer to another computer using any kind of communication channel. If you have internet access, you can share your documents with your business partners. Now, you can also share your special videos with other people using computers.

12. Information Resources

You can access a lot of information resources using computer. If you are a learner and want to learn about a specific topic. You just need to access the internet and get the desired information.

The Internet is the biggest information resource, from where you can get any information. Wikipedia is the most popular site where is huge information located.

13. Earning Money

Nowadays, a real trend is going on. Which is earning money online? The people who have some skills of computer can earn money online. There are many sites on the internet who pay you if you work with them.

The biggest example of earning money online is Blogging, YouTube and Freelancing. These are the sites that'll pay you for your struggle.

What are the Disadvantages of Computer


The Disadvantages of Computer are the flow:

  1. Data Security
  2. Health Risks
  3. Impact on Environment
  4. Violation of Privacy
  5. Cyber Crimes
  6. Wastage of Time and Energy
  7. Effect of Education
  8. Inactive Social Life
  9. Insomnia
  10. Body Pains
  11. Overeating
  12. Poor Blood Circulation

1. Data Security

The data stored on a computer can be accessed by unauthorized persons through networks. It has created serious problems for the data security.

2. Health Risks

The improper and prolonged use of computer can result in injuries or disorders of hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks and back.

The users can avoid health risks by using the computer in a proper position. They must also take regular breaks while using the computer for a longer period of time. It is recommended to take a couple of minutes break after 30 minutes of computer usage.

3. Impact on Environment

The computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are polluting the environment. The wasted parts of the computer can release dangerous toxic materials.

The green computer is a method to reduce the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

It includes recycling and regulating manufacturing processes. The used computers must be donated or disposed of properly.

4. Violation of Privacy

Privacy violation means that someone accesses your data like private photos, documents and show it to other people without your permission.

There are many people who used to store their photos and videos on their computers. Someone access your private photos and show them publicly on social media sites, it'll be very bad for you if this kind of thing happens.

5. Cyber Crimes

As, computer is in every field of life, that's why there are many chances of cybercrime. Cybercrime is a crime in which a computer and network are involved.

This is a big disadvantage of computer. When you open that file, there'll be a message for you in which he demands money from you to unlock all of your data.

Like this, computer hacking and bank account hacking are the most common cybercrimes.

6. Wastage of Time and Energy

Many people use computers without positive purpose. They play games and chat for a long period of time. It causes wastage of time and energy.

The young generation is now spending more time on the social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. or texting their friends all night through smartphones which is bad for both studies and their health. And it also has adverse effects on social life.

7. Effect of Education

Another disadvantage of a computer is, the longtime use of computer can affect your education. It is true that many students buy computer for their studies.

Because you can find any kind of information from computer by accessing Wikipedia, youtube like sites.

8. Inactive Social Life

Inactive social life is another disadvantage of computer. Some computer users become addicted to computer.

They don't have interest in their social life. They just need a computer to play games or for watching movies. All the time spending on computer can cause inactive social life. They do not attend any social life event.

They are all the time on the computer.

9. Insomnia

Too much light from video screens at bedtime affect the melatonin production giving the body the impression you aren't ready for sleep.

In addition the screen emits light that suggests to the brain that it is still daytime which contributes to insomnia and sleep deprivation. The insomnia section is copied from Huffspot.

10. Body Pains

If you are using a computer without any plan. Plan means sitting plan, like desk height, screen distance, and keyboard, mouse position it causes body pains.

It can cause back pain and also headache. You'll suffer pain in your muscles which is a disadvantage of a computer.

11. Overeating

One more disadvantage of computer is overheating. You might have experienced that you like to eat food like popcorns and snakes while watching movies on a computer.

Some people adopt this habit and used to do this every single day, which can cause overeating.

12. Poor Blood Circulation

Sitting on your desk all the day can cause poor blood circulation. It can cause other heart problems. The people who works on a computer all the day and not enjoy any physical activity, are more likely assaulted by the poor blood circulation. So, this is again another disadvantage of the computer.