In modern society, computers play an influential role in our lives in many ways. In fact, they have taken an essential part in our lives and have become an inseparable element of our way of life. They have reached a point where someone can freely say that living without a computer is equivalent to living in an environment without air to breathe. They have become very common, appearing in all environments and fields such as medicine, government, business, international offices and in many family units. Among the rare inventions that have almost taken over our lives is a computer. It has brought radical changes in our habits of thinking, communicating, representing and writing. It has also brought a revolution in the world, benefiting human beings both culturally and socially in many ways. Computers have been around for over half a century, but people's behaviors have changed over the past 400 years (Financial Daily, 2010). The majority of things today are accomplished with a single mouse click. To raise awareness and publicize its many benefits, computer studies have been made compulsory at all levels of education. The article will examine the impact of computers on personal lives by elaborating both the advantages and disadvantages associated with computers. Impacts of Computers on Personal Life It is evident that computers help individuals write more professionally and neatly in a short period of time. Many people can now express themselves vividly through writing using computer tools. These tools include a thesaurus, dictionary, spelling and grammar checkers. These tools help in proofreading a document, which can be done in no time...... middle of paper ...... aphic sites. Conclusion Regardless of the few disadvantages listed, computers have had a positive impact on every aspect of our lives. Positive changes have occurred in the way people think, work and play. It would not be an understatement if the computer was considered the most incredible development in the world. Works Cited Financial Daily International, 2010. How computers have impacted our lives. Retrieved from: http://thefinancialdaily.com/news/views-opinions/how-computers-have-impacted-our-lives-67042.aspxHaslam Nick, 2006. Dehumanization: An Integrative Review. Retrieved from: http://www2.uni-jena.de/svw/igc/Literature/TS%20KesslerMummendey/Nick%20Haslam%20on%20dehumanization.pdfUnited Nations University, 2004. Study reports environmental cost of IT boom . Retrieved from: http://archive.unu.edu/update/archive/issue31_5.htm