how has your life changed with the use of computer?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30183)
Philippines
July 24, 2011 1:48am CST
Everything seems to be available in our computers, when we log in to it... search in the internet... everything just pops right in our screens...
we do things faster at work with computers, there is even an undo mode if we commit mistakes and viola we are back to where we started before we made a mistake... you do not have to retype everything like you would in a typewritter. hehe
and well research has been made tooo easy too in the internet, unlike in the library where hours are spent copying... and all.
communication has also improved through email, social networking, etc.. so how has this changed and affected your life?
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22 responses
@allknowing (138001)
• India
6 Feb 13
Thanks to my computer I spend most of my time at home. I hardly call anyone but whatever free time I have I will be spending on my pc doing whatever it allows me to. It has certainly changed my life. I am more knowledgeable and well informed on many subjects.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
hehe. i guess just like our relationship with people around us, our co-workers and family members, it is true that as you have said, there can be stories about us and our computers.. it is actually one of the things we hold more than few hours each day. =P
@allknowing (138001)
• India
7 Feb 13
I am soon going to write a book on 'Me and my Computer' as I know it could run into thousands of pages!
I just saw something on tv where there is a software that helps cricketers improve their game!
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Jul 11
It is really a big difference compared before when I wasn't have laptop. I spend alot of my time reading books and magazines but now all my time consume infront of my laptop.
I'm a little bit lazy nowadays reading any materials. I prepared to watch news on my laptop than reading it in any newspaper. I felt internet with my laptop more updated than newspaper.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
oh that is one of the best things about the computer and the internet. i would agree with you on this, because i love to read books too, but sometimes books i want to read have become really expensive, so with the use and help of the internet, there are friends who give out online pdf copies of the books i wanted to read.
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
20 Dec 11
The computer and internet have changed life of most people in terms of ways of communication, working, playing, etc.
Before, we write letters, now we send emails; Before, we do lots of writing jobs, now we type a lot when working. Before, we spend several hours in choosing clothes, and felt very tired, now we can browse new style of clothes on the internet while drinking a cup of coffee. Before, it is impossible to know so many people from other parts of the country, to say nothing of meet someone from other countries, now it is so easy to talk and see friends from other parts of the world. Before, there were not online jobs, and if you want to survive, you must go out to work, now you can stay at home, or even lie in bed to work with one computer and internet connection.
Of course, before, we can't mylot, and i don't know you, now we can make friends easily and communicate with each other in Mylot.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
hi there aprilsong.
you are really correct here, and you have given us what big differences our lives have had because of the arrival of the computer and the technology that went with it. we have emails now, we have online works as well, communication has been improved too and many people do have improved relationships because internet made communication cheap that even telcos has to adapt and adjust to.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Computers has really changed my life so much. What you said were all true. It made our lives more fast and easy. Don't know what a word mean? Simply type it online and search its meaning and within seconds, the answer is all there! Communication? The best! I think without it, my life will be really boring and lifeless. My bf is in another country working and computer has really made a big impact in our communication.
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
30 Jul 11
The way the computer and the internet have changed my life is that now I always spend my spare time on them.
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
6 Feb 13
Well, my main thing is that I don't have to get 'dressed' (in anything but my PJs) before I 'cruise the Internet-neighborhood.'
See, my brain-injury makes it harder work to organize myself, & it's IMPOSSIBLE to do so enough to 'get a car' & 'get a license' & all that stuff; plus 'here in Oklahoma, "getting from point-A to point-B" means you NEED a car.' (They say in car-commercials, even though it's also true ...)
That's true because architects set up a lot of Oklahoma's cities to have SPRAWL---wide-open spaces of NOTHING between individuals and -the products-&-activities they need. As "car-ownership" and "myself" are mutually-exclusive events (car-owning is not me, & vice-versa), I'm not going anywhere unless a) someone is taking me there or b) it's just a walk away.
Before the Internet, my reading and writing couldn't move beyond my doorstep (or a parkbench nearby). Now---well, it still doesn't REALLY go any further; but it VIRTUALLY falls all over the world like meteoric rain!
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 11
Indeed my life had changed a lot since i have a computer and go online. It is easy for me to keep in touch with my family and friends. I don't have to wait for the snail mail to arrive or spending too much money into phone calls. I can get instant replies and news from them, whenever they are online through YM. I even can earn some extra income through online, whenever i am free. I can even read news online whenever i had forgotten to buy my daily newspaper. I really like using computer a lot.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
hi there, that is true. communication has improved a lot since the arrival and the (almost) perfection of technology of the internet, and of the computers. So much power have been given in these machines and they have helped us a lot of times, at work, at home, in school...
@jugsjugs (12967)
•
26 Jul 11
Since i have been on the internet i have found that i spend more time on it, rather than sitting watching tv.Also i have noticed that there are a lot of people that i get to chat to, who i would not normally chat to.I think that there are more people on here now than there was just a few years ago and i will say that there are lots of my friends that are all on the internet now.I think that it is also great for children to get the use of a pc, as that is what people will be using more in their jobs in years to come.I can not get out, so it is really a god send.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
hi jugs, this is one of the perks of the computer, we get to be chatting with a lot of people from every where, and communication has been so much improved. Yes, though there have been a lot of automation with the computer age, but then the jobs replaced by computers have been compensated by the new careers that has opened up as well. My mom even told me that back in their days, the only course they can take are limited management, accounting, engineering and there were no computer courses. :D their careers were so limited before.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
26 Jul 11
I can say that I have changed my life with the use of computer because when I was take admission for my graduation in computer application then I don’t know that what is computer and never seen before computer. But when I bought my computer it changed my life. And now I know some programming languages and also able to doing programming for software development. And now I am also perfect in internet. So I can say that computer has changes my life.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
Hi anurag! Wow you are also an It professional. :D I was not very adept to using computers too but it was only when i studied it as my course in college that i have come to love this technology. I have found that when you learn this, it can be very useful, and it is what the world is geared towards into.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
A pleasant day Chiyosan,
The existence of computers now a days truly brought a big changed to my life. As this brings convenience. Before, whenever I need something for research, I still need to dig files and books to find the answers but now due to computers, I can get the response in about an hour. Of course with the help of some search engines. Aside from that, computers do also helps in maximising the time and energy. Since you can do several things in the computers.
With reference to what I have wrote above, it is indeed a life changing when you have used computers in a proper way.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
hi aira, yes that is infact very true. our life because was a bit slow, laid back where as with technology everything has become fast paced, everything has been changed instantly. this however has helped us in so many ways, and yes, when we know how to use them properly we are sure that the technology is used properly and in the best way.
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Yes, everyone's lives changed because of computers. I remember when I was in school, researches where done manually, staying long hours in the library, collecting reading magazines, interviewing people, typing and printing ...all very time-consuming. But now, any topic for research can be found on the net and it's easy as 1-2-3. Even communicating with across the miles friends and relatives, it takes only hours or even minutes and you'll get updated with what's going around with them. One thing I like most with computers and the net is that I was able to make money, small though, well at least I am at home with my kids.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
hi junrapmian, that is true we have been exposed to a whole new possibilities, gaining whatever we want through the use (smart use) of these computers. I think that apart from the usual tasks, information sharing, making life easier, and so on, it actually adds value and has made a lot of people have access to almost everything.
• United States
25 Jul 11
Computers have drastically changed my life and ways that would have never been imagined by myself in the past years. Networking as evolved since computers have become what they are today, social networking that is and even business type networking. There is social sites for business alone like linkedin.com for example. We are able to make a living off the internet or have some part time money coming in and even familiar programs like word, excel, power point, and so on have changed as well. We are able to to do office work and send office documents right over the internet. Someone can be in New York and send an office document to a co-worker in LA. I am truly amazed at what the computer has come to be and there is not stopping it.
William Ballard
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
The arrival of computers and the internet technology has been really awesome that it has changed many lives, it has in fact been the very core that changed our lives, it has been our greatest tool now! :D the softwares, the improvement in our communication, and many others, surely i think most of us would not be able to even start thking of living without this technology.
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
Drastically major!
Ever since I got acquainted with the use of PC, my life had been better and faster! My tasks are far easier to accomplish and that communication with others had been easier too.
It is amazing how the world could get better because of these technological advancements. I wonder what's in store for us in the future?
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
Hi there sophie! It is indeed some drastci changes we have experienced because of the computer and its usefulness. it invaded every corner of our home, even. right?
I think that it is really just how it is and it is now continuing to improve and almost every so often there are updates, and there are new ones we are introduced with.
@jaynevalmonte (33)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
The main change in my life because of the computer is through communication. It is really a blessing that I can now communicate with old friends, former classmates and teachers because of the social networking sites, and now that I am also a blogger, I can get to communicate with people worldwide because of the words I have written. It really is amazing that one electronic device can help bridge countries and people.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
24 Jul 11
I admit there are lots of changes in my life since i use computer at home. First i say thanks to this device and secondly i can say i am happy. The first time i see computer i think how do i use this and then i tried with confident. So I become successful and until now i using this until i found mylot here and i become addicted to this site. Computer also helps me to gain more knowledge and have self confident; it change also my personal opinion to some things that i can;t believe before. It helps me a lot. And until now i am happy and if there is no dsl or connection with the internet ohhhh sad i feel not good!
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
he he everyone seemed to have been technology savvy, and we can easily use a device when it is given to us, right? :D and after having used computers, cellular phones, i am sure you are now very good at them and it has since then been a convenience for you too. thank you mods for your response.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
hi thank you so much, for your response. that is true, many things we are unable to do manually computers can do for us, and this is why we have improved services too because there are automation done by the computers for the services we get, rigjht? :D
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
24 Jul 11
There is so much information available to us. the internet can helo us find it quicker. it is such a convenience to be able to use the computer to do what used to be so timely.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
majority of the answer, so far is about information being readily available, communications have been improved, and we have to admit life has been better with the computer technology's contribution to it. And these are just things we are directly concerned about, we haven't yet identified how it helped the businesses, even hospitals, and so on.
@mantis36 (4219)
• Philippines
24 Jul 11
there are many things that i discovered since internet applications and usages is getting upgrading and flow with the tide of cyberspace...
but one of the latest idea and an eye opener to me i think using internet makes us learn that HARD WORKING is a far different compare to SMART WORKING...
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
he he well that is true, there is quite a difference and often management would want us to be smart working because if we want to finish our tasks faster than the usual, we would innovate, find ways to deliver fast. and computers have been a great help in accomplishing this.
@RBBantiles (347)
• Philippines
24 Jul 11
There are so many fundamental changes, but let me enumerate a few: information, knowledge, and wisdom from all kinds of sources at one's fingertips. Communication facility at fingertips at the speed of light to/from all parts of the world.
Working at home, flexi-time, shopping at home. Face to face meetings in real time, with people from all over the world. Or just a person to person chat.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
that is quite true, all of the nature of the changes in our lives happened because of tthe computer technology, indeed it has been a blessing for families that can only be connected via the internet, video conferencing, and all. Especially the working at home, before we had to finish everything in the workplace but now wee can bring it home (topics of this though is a separate discussion on why would we want to do this. hehe).
@gluv1627 (45)
• Philippines
24 Jul 11
yes, im more informed and updated. i've finished short computer courses online for free, i buy stuffs from ebay which i dont normally get in the local stores, i run my online shop. there has been good and there are bad also. i just learned to use the computer responsibly.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
hi gluv, that is also one of the best things about the internet and the use of computers, we get to do the shopping, we can seize up products without even going to the stores physically, we would have information, decide, choose and make a quick buy when we are ready. :D