How Are Computers Useful at Home?
The presence of PCs in homes is now taken for granted by Americans in the Information age. Computers at the workplace, schools and colleges have their own importance for varied purposes. However, the usefulness of computers at home cannot be understated. Parents and children can both benefit from a home-based computer.
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Children's Education
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Elementary, middle and high-school children can learn a lot about the world while also supplementing school-based studies through home-based PCs. Home-schooling parents find computers an excellent aid and medium to supplement the education needs of their children.
College Students' Assignments
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College students have to complete extensive home-based assignments and projects that entail hours of Internet research; preparation of Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentations; and other work on home-based computers.
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Communication and Socializing
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Children and parents use home computers for communication and recreation purposes by using emails, chat, instant messengers and social-media networks.
Online Banking and Other Pursuits
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Many Americans prefer conducting their online banking activities, e-shopping, paying of utility bills, and buying auction items from the comforts of a home PC rather than at work.
Entertainment Medium
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The proliferation of broadband and high-speed Internet connectivity has made the computer an all-in-one infotainment medium. While children play games, watch music videos, stream sports programs, socialize on chat rooms and social media sites, parents catch up on subscription-based movies, free soaps and reality programs, and other entertainment pursuits online on the home PC.
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