Computers and technology are two of the most discussed topics today. Technology has a huge impact on our world. Computers and technology have advantages and disadvantages: they affect individuals and families, businesses, schools and society as a whole. We discuss its usefulness, how it affects people and their health, and how it affects the environment. Computers are one of the fastest evolving technologies. There are many reasons why computers are both beneficial and disadvantageous to society. There are many IT and technology companies. This is big business and it is definitely impacting the economy. Numerous inventions and discoveries have been made with the help of computer technology. It is expected that as computers continue to evolve, there will be an increase in spending on computers by business people and customers in the United States (Hammersly, 2012). How will computers affect people and the environment in the future? We have already seen many changes. What's the next step? Introduction Information technology has a huge impact throughout our social and economic world. A computer is an electronic device used to store and process data for business purposes (Forester, 1988). It helps manage work automatically for people. Multiple changes and new additions in this technology have affected our environment and how people use it today (Schoenherr). Computers have started from the simplest technology to arrive at models capable of carrying out increasingly complex tasks. It started first with the vacuum tube, then with the transistor, then it was the computer IC, the microprocessor, and in time came the present and beyond which included the Apple Macintosh (Johnson, 2003). Development of Computers In 1939, Hewlett-Pac... ... middle of paper ...... out into other physical activities. Excessive computer screening causes ocular symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue, dry eyes, and headaches (Kozeis 230-231). Especially in our generation, people spend too much time sitting in front of the computer. It may seem harmless to the environment but it is harmful. While in front of the computer there is a huge waste of energy in air conditioning, heating, powering lights, etc. ("Environmental Effect of Computers"). Conclusion Computer technology is constantly evolving. It can perform very complex tasks in a shorter period of time. It helps human beings improve the quality of life, making it faster and more efficient. This has changed the way we live and interact with each other. It affects the physical, social and economic aspects of our lives. I only hope that we will use it to improve our world and ourselves.