tokens: Computers - use, future prospects and over-dependence Computer-a device which has given a whole new dimension to the human life . Ever since Charles Babbage (know as "Father of computers") invented computers, its development never had a pause . The whole world is dependent on computers, without which, the world will go back hundreds of years . In the modern world, computers are used everywhere . Right from flying planes to sending a small document, computers are needed . They are used in space programs, wars, hospitals, schools and so on . Computers have made human life more easy, convenient and lightning fast . For example, in earlier days, if one had to send a message to someone in other country, it used to take months . But today, it can be sent in few minutes by typing a email and few clicks . Computers provide speed, increase efficiency, accuracy, precision, help to increase productivity and other countless benefits are provided by it . Moreover, future prospects of computers are very bright . From a computer as big as a room, it has now been minimized to the size of a palm . Nanotechnology is working to make computers to the order of microscopic levels . Research on making computerized drone soldiers (unmanned computer controlled) is going on . There is no end to the evolution of computers . However, everything has pros and cons . Computers have made humans over-dependent . Virus programs, privacy breach, leak of confidential documents, cyber attacks, identity theft, frauds etc . are some of its demerits, from a countless list . Computers expose children to vulgar materials . They have even invaded mental health of humans, for example, FAD (Facebook Addiction Disorder - excessive use of social networking website Facebook) . Computers have intruded our lives to the effect that a satellite can peep into our homes and privates lives . The recent case of Wikileaks, leaking confidential data is an example of how computers are harmful . Nevertheless, with all the mentioned demerits, computers have provided security and sophistication too . Thus, dependence on computers is not a bad thing . However, one needs to be aware of all the pros and cons and beware of malicious things . Computer was invented for the benefit of mankind and it has fulfilled its objective . Human life today can't be imagined without computers, so not depending on them is out of question .