The use of computers is increasing at such a rate that there is hardly any field where computer are not used. The following list describes some of the applications of computer:

  • In offices and homes for preparing documents and to perform other data processing jobs.
  • To prepare salary slips and salary cheques in offices and factories.
  • To maintain accounts and transfer funds in banks.
  • To store and retrieve large amount of information in offices.
  • To send and receive electronic mail/fax. 
  • To search and retrieve information from other computers.
  • To reserve tickets in the transportation sector. e.g. Railways, Airlines, etc.
  • To regulate traffic lights on roads and to control machines and robots in factories.
  • To design automobiles, buildings and dams and to forecast weather.
  • To create animation/cartoon movies and compose music.
  • To control modern automobiles, trains, airplanes. etc.
  • To control electronic appliances, such as air-conditioners, TVs, VCRs, vacuum cleaners, etc.
  • To do on-line banking, buy and sell merchandise, shares, bonds, etc.
  • To control and simulate defence equipment.
  • For scientific and industrial research.