With the development of technology, computers have become more popular and most university students have one. People have been discussing the consequence of computers. I think they have made life more easier and convenient.
Firstly, more convenience of looking up reference is coined as the popular of computers. In the past, a student wanted to finish his psychology assignment focused on dream. The source of his reference was only from the library. He would go to library every day and find journals or books talking about dream or related theories. However, the data and information in the library was limited, and the most advanced process in this field might not be available, either. It would take several weeks to finish the assignment. In modern times, nevertheless, we can complete task more quickly with richer reference, which is credited to the Internet with computers. We can search information about experiments about coronary heart disease on the website www.pubmed.com , which lists plenty of articles associated with the thesis. The latest opinions can also be reached in this website, enriching our knowledge in this field.
Secondly, we also can take advantage of computers to entertain ourselves. Most of computers have player, like window media player, which makes it possible to watch movies if there is not a DVD player. For instance, university students can watch movies they like in dormitories. The benefit of computers for entertainment consists not only of watching movies at any time, but also of playing games. The favorite game among students is called Plants vs Zombies, tapped by PopCap Games company. We use the mouse to plant different kinds of plants to defend the attack from the zombies. For instance, the sunflowers are capable to collect sunshine, which is used to buy other plants, and the Peashooter can shoot peas to the zombies, thus protect other plants and house from being destroyed by the zombies.
Thirdly, it provides various ways to communicate with each other. Compared with the past, we could not only use letters, telephones to contact with friends and families, but also make use of Skype to talk with them if we both have computers. For an overseas student, Skype is certainly economic and easy way to communicate with family at home. It only costs 2 cent one minute to call back China, and it is convenient because we can use it just after several minutes’ installment. Furthermore, we can also make video calls via Skype, which considerably enhance connections between students and families. On Spring Festival day, the traditional Chinese family union day, the son studying in America can celebrate with the family through video call.
As discussed above, I think that computers have made life more convenient and easier.