We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It would be difficult to imagine life without

computers

. Over recent years ,

in particular

, their use and potential have grown at an incredible rate and I strongly believe that

this

growth will continue as more innovative ways to use them are developed.

Although

there are definitely some downsides to their use, I do believe the positives outweigh the negatives.

Computers

enable us to do a wealth of tasks that would have been unthinkable for previous generations. We can bank online, book holidays, do our weekly shopping - the list of labour-saving activities is almost endless. Given the speed at which they have evolved and altered the way we do things, I am convinced that

this

evolutionary trend will continue. Take,

for example

, the rise of virtual reality. We can already do amazing things with it, and, as a computer-based technology, it is only in its infancy. It has so many practical applications, from improving gaming to providing training for doctors or pilots to handle real-life situations. As computer processing power increases, so will its potential to enhance everything we do. Despite

this

, there are dangers in relying quite so heavily on

computers

. So much of our daily lives are controlled by them, that without them, modern-day life as we know it would be impossible.

Furthermore

,

computers

store all our important data and the risk of hacking exposes us to crimes

such

as fraud.

However

, I would argue that the technological advances made possible by

computers

have improved our world in so many ways. I believe that most people would argue that any negative aspects of

computers

are outweighed by all the benefits they have brought. In conclusion, I believe we will probably become more dependent on

computers

but that our lives will improve as technology improves. While there is a negative side to

such

a dependency, there are many more positives that we can focus on.