In modern society, computers play an influential role in our lives in many ways. In fact, they have taken an essential part of our lives and have become an inseparable feature of our way of life. They have gotten to the point where someone can freely say that living without computers is like living in an environment with no air to breathe. They have become very common, appearing in every environment and field, such as medical, government, business, international offices, and many households. Among the few inventions that have almost had their hands on our lives is the computer. It has brought about radical changes in our habits of thinking, communication, performance and writing. It also brought revolution to the world, benefiting humans both culturally and socially in various ways. Computers have existed for over half a century, but people's behaviors have transformed over the last 400 years (Financial Daily, 2010). Most things these days are accomplished with a simple click of the mouse. To create and spread awareness and understand its many benefits, the study of computer science has been made compulsory at all levels of education. The article will examine how computers have affected personal lives by elaborating on both the advantages and disadvantages associated with them. Impacts of Computers on Personal Life It is evident that computers help people write more professionally and neatly in a short period of time. Many people can now express themselves vividly through writing using the tools rooted in computers. Such tools include thesaurus, dictionary, spelling and grammar checker. These tools help in proofreading a document, which is done in a short time… half of a sheet of paper… aphic sites. Conclusion Regardless of the few disadvantages listed, computers have had a positive impact on every part of our lives. Positive changes have occurred in the way people think, work and play. It would not be an understatement if the computer will be considered the most incredible development in the world. Works Cited Financial Daily International, 2010. How Computers Have Impacted Our Lives. Retrieved from: http://thefinancialdaily.com/news/views-opinions/how-computers-have-impacted-our-lives-67042.aspx Haslam Nick, 2006. Dehumanization: An Integrative Review. Retrieved from: http://www2.uni-jena.de/svw/igc/Literature/TS%20KesslerMummendey/Nick%20Haslam%20on%20dehumanization.pdfUnited Nations University, 2004. Study Tallies Environmental Cost of Computer Boom. Retrieved from: http://archive.unu.edu/update/archive/issue31_5.htm