Special features of the computer

• Various machines have been invented by man to transform data into information. Among them, the computer commands a vital role. Many reasons have influenced to gain this important position and given below are some of the main reasons.
• Speed – The computer is a machine which operates very fast. A task or calculation which takes a long time to be completed through other means can be completed in a very short period using the computer.
• Accuracy – The computer is a machine which operates with a very high rate of accuracy. If there is any error in the operation of the computer, such errors occur due to the errors of the given instructions and data. When preparing a program for the computer, it is a fundamental responsibility of the person who prepares the instructions to ensure the accuracy of it.
• Efficiency – As it is a machine a computer which is installed in a suitable environment can be operated in the same speed continuously without any rest for any duration you need. This will not feel monotony, fatigue and loss of concentration as human beings.
• Versatility – The ability to engage in a number of tasks is a special feature of the computer. Just after finishing one task, the computer can perform another completely different task with the same efficiency.
• Storing and Retrieving – The data and information can be saved in the computer as long as we wish and it can be retrieved instantly when we need them. This is another special feature of a computer.
• No intelligence – Intelligent computers have not been created so far and all computers operate according to the commands or programs given by human beings.
• No feelings – A computer is just another machine we use. Computers do not get feelings such as isolation, loneliness and exhaustion. Therefore, we can use computers to get our work done as we wish.