1. Why Are Computers Necessary in Today’s World?
Presented by:
Linda Mattingly

2. Computers Provide Convenience
Shopping
Online shopping provides the convenience of shopping any time of day.
Online shopping means never having to leave to house to buy a new skirt
Banking
Online banking allows you to monitor your account without dealing with a live person

3. Communication E-mail and Instant Messaging
Allows people to keep in touch, even over long distances.
Enables consumers to contact companies directly
Chat Rooms
Lets users to meet people in their area or across the world
Allows users to meet people with similar interests, by creating special interest chat rooms.

4. Computers Enhance Technology
Scientific Research
Computers organize data collected, making it easier for scientists access data, and focus on the research.
Computers are able to perform equations in a matter of seconds, making it a necessary tool for research.

5. Computers Aid in Learning
Website Browsing
One can learn more about any topic of interest simply by asking “Jeeves” or any other search engine.
Schoolwork
Students can access many sources without actually going to the library.
To get a book not at the local library students can another library and have the mailed to them.
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