You can not imagine your world without technology. Today it is one of the essential things that the world needs. Technology refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge for a purpose. It enhances the usefulness of goods and services and helps in creating value. It helps make any work easier and helps us in multiple ways. Technology has both positive and negative effects. Many people use it for their growth, and some use it to harm society and the ecosystem.

Increase production:: the technology helps increase production multiple times. Human efforts and energy of working are limited. But with machinery, the production can be multiplied the number of times as machines have the capability to perform better. The work done by the machine is more accurate and is done with perfection. All the products are alike, which is not possible in the case of human efforts. Technology has helped people make profits multiple times.

Saves time: today, time is money. Thus, technology helps to save a lot of time and increases efficiency and productivity. We can complete huge tasks within less time. Today everything is automated, and this technology helps to save a lot of time in doing things that are not possible by humans. Example: If you do not have the time to buy clothes, just shop online, and you will get the delivery at your doorsteps. Thus, it is through technology that one can use time on other important things.

Technology helps improve services: in case you buy a television, and it stops after a few days. You need not worry as the TV is in the warranty period. You can simply call the company or its customer care and get your TV fixed. Thus, with a simple phone call or mail, things have become so easy.

Easy and quick communication: technology has made communication just a button away. With a click of a button, you can make calls, send emails, fax, order things online, and do a lot of things with the help of technology. Technology has helped us in giving better modes of communication. Now you don't need to write letters to your loved ones if you are missing them. Do a video call and feel them close to you.

Reduces online crime/cybercrime: today, the technology is so advanced that there are apps made to find fraud within seconds. Cyber-attacks have reduced as there are advanced algorithms made to detect any kind of cybercrime.

Shortcomings of Communication Technology:

• harder to use for people of older generations
• cyber-bullying and cyber-skyping made possible
• not always reliable
• makes communication less personal
• not always sure who you are communicating with