The advantages and disadvantages of using ICT

Advantages of using ICT 

* Using Microsoft word and software like Microsoft Publisher is that 
you can change the text, mistakes without having to start from the 
very beginning again. 

* Work is easy to save and document, rather than someone keeping 
them in folders were they can get misplaced. 

* You can make back up files quickly. 

* Can keep all files under one folder e.g. communications 

* Crop pictures down accurately 

* Use scanners to scan in pictures form magazine and books. 

* Printer that produce high quality work 

* Access to the internet 

* You can email letters and document to people all over the world. 

Disadvantages of using ICT 

· The internet server can go down randomly, so you cannot connect to a 
webpage. 

· Networks can get hacked into. 

o Shopping online leaves shoppers prone to online credit card theft. 

· Viruses can come through the internet damaging the files in your 
computer 

· Some software can be difficult for some generations and people to 
learn how to use 

· People start to rely on computers too much and use them to do 
everything. 

· Repetitive strain injury, strain on tendon in the arms, back 
problems and painful eyes are caused from prolonged use of computers. 

· Work sometimes does not look exactly like what you want it to look 
like.