Today, computers at work often connected to a computer network, where different users with their own PC using software and data to a central repository (server) are stored. To retrieve files from the Internet is usually a broadband connection and a very few cases have a modem [dial]. Broadband connections are expensive in addition to many times faster than dial-up connections. An example of a broadband connection: computer, a router, which is linked to a broadband Internet connection such as DSL, cable, E1, T1 or fiber. In the case of a large computer network is often used a proxy server to the data from the Internet to “filter”.

An application of computers is growing rapidly is that of artificial intelligence, which is used in eg computer games and robotics. you can see the marvelous development in consoles’ NFL games. compare it with the real NFL games:

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Home computers are often used to play computer games, information via internet search, and communication through email, chat (a widely used program for this is Windows Live Messenger) and Internet forums. Even phone calls via the Internet is now emerging. A common application for this is Skype. The current generation of computers is also suitable for digital photo and video editing. Many people use the computer for correspondence, their administration or as a media center for playing music or viewing photos.

In education, the computer is used for finding information and word processing for homework and papers such as reports. More and more students use a laptop.