A computer can be your friend and your enemy. There are many safe benefits that computers may provide such as secured information, greater access to information, and allowing the ability to work from home. On the other hand, there are also negative effects of computers such as information getting hacked, the opportunity for viruses, and the possibility of cyber bullying in the cyber world.

If your computer has secure software and security measures in place, then it can be a safe space to store your personal information such as emails, addresses, passwords, etc. However, if you do not have the proper security measures, the likelihood of someone being able to hack your information can increase as well as the opportunity for your computer to attract a virus.

Having a computer can also be beneficial in providing access to information online and allowing people the opportunity to work from home. Students often use computers whether they are in the classroom or if they are an online student. Computers are beneficial when it comes to having to research information for a project or just out of curiosity. Currently many employers are also allowing the opportunity for employees to work from home. Having a computer is the main tool to be able to do this. Unfortunately, a computer can also give people the opportunity for cyber bullying people are more likely to say mean things to or about someone when it is through a screen.

Overall, there are many safe and unsafe aspects of computers. But with certain online safety techniques, you can reduce select the likelihood of the unsafe affects surfacing.