What are the effects of computers on society

Computers have influenced all spheres of modern society in a big way. They have changed in many different ways all activities of human activity including our personal lives, business and industry. Some of the major changes in society brought about by computers are described below.

The way people keep in touch with each other: This includes use of systems like e-mail, and networking sites.
The way people entertain themselves using computer games, games played over the Internet, and other similar facilities. It also includes the way in which people listen to music and watch movies.
The way people buy and sell things.
The way people learn and teach. This includes direct Internet based lectures, as well as sites such as eNotes providing learning aids. Use of obtaining information from the web, particularly using search engines, has made a big impact on the way we learn and obtain other information.
The way industries operate: This includes all spheres of industries including computer aided physical operation such as CNC machines and robot bases operation, instrumentation and control of physical processes, information processes such as production planning and control.
Business processes including buying, selling, and advertising using Internet and other computer networks. It also includes physical business transactions carried out through facilities like ATM, automatic vending, and self check in/out counters in various establishments.
Weather forecast and other similar technical applications.
Scientific investigation and research.
The net effect of all these innovation is to make this world more connected place. For example individuals can not only communicate with others anywhere in the world instantly and economically. They can also buy and sell things worldwide on facilities websites like eBay. The business and industry has become more efficient and effective due to availability of better and faster information. Also, in general the pace of life has quickened.