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Corporate computing is a concept that is concentrated on the involvement of information technology in business to increase productivity and quality. Computer technologies are used in almost all business sectors such as accounts and payroll management, inventory management and control, shipping functions, data and database management, financial analysis, software development, security control and many other essential fields. Business is hardly transacted without telecommuting, e-commerce, online-banking, desktop publishing, office automation, etc.

Many computers help us travel by air and road. Air-travel computers include those that control air traffic safely, warn pilots of potential midair collisions and help pilots navigate. Road-travel computers include those that help drivers navigate and help engines run more efficiently and environmentally friendly, e.g. a GPS (Global Positioning System).

Computers have found their way in medicine as well. Many of the modern methods of diagnostics are largely based on computer technology such as computed tomography, X-ray, etc. Computerized robotics allows doctors to perform surgery on patients without even being in the same room. Machines such as hospital-bed beeping systems, emergency alarm systems are used for monitoring a patient’s state of health. Computer database technology such as Electronic Patient Records allows medical professionals to store and search necessary information. Computers are also used to run medical simulations in search of cures to diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and Alzheimer's disease.

Assistive technology products such as alternative keyboards, Braille embossers, screen readers, voice recognition programs, speech synthesizers, etc. are designed to provide additional accessibility to individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities.

With the creation of the Internet and faster processors, entertainment became a popular use for personal computers everywhere. Computers now have almost unlimited access to any song by any artist. Computers also allow musicians to create artificial instruments to record with, called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) instruments. Moreover, with the advancement of video card and Internet speeds, movies and streaming television are now at the click of a mouse button. Pictures, paintings, poetry and more are just a click away too. Computer photo editing programs and animation programs are also the sources behind most movies and professional photographs. Computer games are a quickly growing market just like all other forms of video games. In fact, computers are absolutely necessary for programming any sort of a new video game.